Search Tag: CT scans
Deep Learning Model for Creating Synthetic CT from MRI in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
2021 27 Jul
Researchers investigated the robustness and generalisability of a deep learning network for deriving synthetic CT from MRI of head neck cancer patients and found they were similar to those based on CT, suggesting a robust and reliable method. Radiotherapy planning based only on PET/MRI lacks CT information required for dose calculations.... Read more
Easy-to-Use AI System for Radiologists for COVID-19 Assessment from CT-Scans
2021 25 May
Researchers have revealed a novel AI-based system for automated lung-lobe segmentation, that can achieve both COVID-19 identification and lesion categorisation from CT scans, which is key to evaluating damage to the lungs and making a prognosis. This first-of-its-kind AI-powered pipeline, based on the deep-learning paradigm, uses a new segmentation... Read more
Radiographers on the Frontline
2020 03 Aug
During the COVID-19 pandemic, radiographers continue to provide high quality diagnostic imaging services and deliver cancer treatments, while ensuring the safety of the patients. Key Points Radiographers working in medical imaging, nuclear medicine, and radiotherapy have continued to provide essential services during the... Read more
New Imaging Solutions From Canon During COVID-19
2020 29 Jul
We are all experiencing challenging times due to the coronavirus, which is still spreading around the world. Canon Medical Systems also had to adjust to the situation so that we can continue to provide high quality support to our customers and partners, so they can provide the best care possible to those who need it the most: the patients. The company... Read more
Value of Diagnostic Tests in World of COVID-19
2020 27 May
The sensitivity and specificity of any given diagnostic test are independent of the prevalence of the disease. However, in reality, the sensitivity and specificity varies depending on the prevalence of the disease. Variations in prevalence may occur due to the spectrum of the disease, verification bias, patient selection, and misclassification of... Read more
Mobile X-rays Valuable for COVID-19 Patients
2020 27 May
When the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic first appeared in China, initial reports revealed that the virus primarily infected the lungs. The majority of patients who developed symptoms presented with pulmonary symptoms like chest discomfort and shortness of breath. Besides pulse oximetry, the most common imaging test in these patients was a... Read more
High Precision AI and Tomosynthesis System for COVID-19
2020 28 Apr
Researchers in Spain have started work on a project to develop a new high-precision radiology system for improved diagnosis and management of COVID-19 patients. You might also like: UK Imaging Platform for COVID-19 Management The new system will combine artificial intelligence (AI) and tomosynthesis – with low dose x-ray imaging... Read more
In China, Ultrasound Is Helping Doctors Fight COVID-19
2020 26 Mar
Before he begins a 12-hour shift working with patients suffering from COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, Professor Xiaoting Wang puts on three layers of gloves and gowns, a mask and an air-purifying respirator that looks like something out of a movie. The equipment makes it hard for him to bend down, hard for him to walk around.... Read more
AI and CT Distinguish COVID-19 from Pneumonia
2020 24 Mar
In a paper published in the journal Radiology, Chinese researchers propose that a 3D-deep learning model can be used for detecting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from chest CT images. You might also like : COVID-19 Will Revolutionise Imaging Practices The model, known as COVID-19 detection neural network (COVNet), is able... Read more
UK Society Issues COVID-19 Imaging Statement
2020 10 Mar
Radiology departments should be prepared for an increase in the number of cases of COVID-19, the British Society of Thoracic Imaging has said in a statement. The organisation was commenting as the number of cases and deaths from COVID-19 increased in the UK and strict shut-down measures were implemented in Europe’s hardest-hit... Read more