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IMAGING Management

Bracco-european-society-of-radiology-renew-partnership-next-gen-radiology-at-ecr-2024

2024 19 Feb

  The enduring partnership between Bracco and ESR underscores our joint commitment to advancing the radiology industry and enhancing clinical outcomes.   Bracco to unveil a range of cutting-edge innovations and collaborative education initiatives.   Bracco, a world leader in diagnostic imaging, and the European Society of Radiology...Read more

Executive Health Management

World-brain-day-2023-promoting-brain-health-and-disability-awareness

2023 22 Jul

The theme for the 10th Annual World Brain Day is “Brain Health and Disability: Leave No One Behind”. By focusing on raising awareness about neurological disabilities and addressing the existing barriers in healthcare, the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) aims to close the gaps in disability awareness, ensuring that when it comes to brain health,...Read more

IMAGING Management

Rsna-2019-quenching-the-thirst-for-ai-knowledge

2019 21 Nov

This year’s Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) will feature a newly expanded Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hub as the technology becomes increasingly embedded in imaging processes.   You might also like: RSNA 2019: Speakers and Topics   AI innovations from industry leaders, AI...Read more

Executive Health Management

Leading-change-as-a-physician

2019 02 Oct

Summary: Erin Sullivan introduces Xavier Corbella, physician turned CEO, to discuss his leadership journey and implementing change within the health system. Introduction I had the good fortune of being introduced to Dr. Corbella in early 2016 while visiting Barcelona to understand Spain’s approach to primary care delivery....Read more

IMAGING Management

Breast-imaging-e-learning-courses-help-radiographers

2019 30 Jan

E-learning is widely considered a useful tool for specific training and continuing education of health professionals. Therefore, like traditional learning, this teaching approach needs continuous evaluation in order to validate its effectiveness and impact. New research from Portugal found that an e-learning Course on Breast Imaging for radiographers...Read more

ICU Management

Effective-education-for-palliative-care-communication-as-a-procedure

2017 22 Nov

Palliative care for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit is increasingly in the mainstream, and palliative care principles are vital to ensure comprehensive patient care. ICU Management & Practice spoke to Caroline J. Hurd, MD, Director of Education Operations at UW Cambia Palliative Care Center of Excellence, about the purpose of...Read more

ICU Management

Free-open-access-medical-education-foam-and-critical-care

2017 22 Nov

This article describes the nature of FOAM (Free Open-Access Medical education), its strengths and weaknesses, and how it can be used effectively by critical care clinicians, educators, and students. “…and to teach them this art — if they desire to learn it — without fee and covenant.” — excerpt from the Hippocratic Oath   FOAM, or ‘Free...Read more

ICU Management

Physiotherapy-in-the-icu-e-learning-programme

2017 22 Nov

Development and evaluation of a module as part of an undergraduate international honours degree programme Preparing undergraduate students for the complex and daunting environment of the intensive care unit (ICU) is difficult for most undergraduate programmes. The European School of Physiotherapy, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, offers...Read more

IMAGING Management

How-is-the-british-institute-of-radiology-meeting-the-challenges-of-today-s-healthcare-environment

2017 31 Jul

The most significant challenge facing any membership organisation is how to stay relevant in today's healthcare world of free information and high clinical workloads and pressures. This is exacerbated by increasing specialisation and the need to stay abreast of developments in a fast-changing medical world. Examples of the increased complexity of imaging and...Read more

ICU Management

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2017 28 May

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ICU Management

Resuscitation-in-resource-poor-settings-a-southern-africa-experience

2017 28 May

Worldwide, there are over 17 million cardiovascular deaths each year, and the prevalence of cardiovascular disease is increasing. Many regions in the world have seen mortality rates level off or improve; this is not the case for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). With only modest reductions in age-adjusted cardiovascular mortality, overshadowed by a blossoming...Read more

Health Management

Patients-rights-have-no-borders

2016 13 Nov

Seeking Healthcare in Another Member State   The diversity of health systems, especially in terms of quality and safety policies, has always been mentioned as the biggest obstacle to cross-border care in the European Union. The implementation of the directive on the application of patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare (Council Directive 2011/24/EU)...Read more