Search Tag: Technology
Mobile-point-of-care-mri-could-improve-stroke-care
2023 16 Nov
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a stroke occurs approximately every 40 seconds in the U.S., leading to a stroke-related death every three minutes and 14 seconds. To prevent this unfortunate outcome, the solution is time; faster treatment leads to quicker and improved outcomes. However, there is a need for further...Read more
Technology-opens-up-fresh-avenues-for-communication-with-radiologists
2023 03 Nov
Faster than ever patients can now access their radiology reports via online portals. In response, radiologists are evolving their communication approaches. It is essential that the language used in these reports is simplified so that they are more understandable to the wide range of people reading the reports. Moreover, as radiologists increasingly...Read more
Addressing-tomorrows-radiology-workflow-workforce-issues-with-todays-technology
2021 08 Sep
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women, accounting for one in four annual cancer cases world wide 1 In Europe alone, 576,337 women were diagnosed with the disease in the year 2020 2 Breast cancer can have devastating effects on patients and the people around them, as the disease kills more European women than any other cancer....Read more
Rsna-2019-speakers-and-topics
2019 18 Nov
With only two weeks to go until its 105th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA®) has announced it will feature plenary session lectures on a range of healthcare topics and recognise distinguished radiologists. You might also like: Leading Breast Radiologist Wins 2019 RSNA Accolade...Read more
Pioneering-machine-learning-techniques-in-3d-printing-and-radiology
2019 11 Nov
3D printing applications in radiology – an early adopter of this technology – are poised to grow rapidly with availability of new, more flexible materials and pioneering machine learning techniques. The advancement in the nature of materials available can be considered as one of the biggest developments in 3D printing, according to experts...Read more
Space-technology-for-lung-disease
2019 23 Oct
Emissions from motor vehicles, factories, power plants and other sources are amongst the most common causes of air pollution. Unfortunately, the quality of air has a direct impact on population health. For example, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a chronic inflammatory lung disease, can be exacerbated by constant exposure to dirty air....Read more
Radical-shift-towards-value-based-radiology
2018 22 Aug
In a correspondence letter published in The Lancet, Prof. Dr. Marc Dewey (Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany) highlights the urgency for the practice of radiology to tackle some important problems. "The practice of radiology needs to change for three reasons: subjective decisions about tests are a major contributor to the overuse of...Read more
New-flexible-x-ray-detector-that-conforms-to-patient-s-specification
2018 02 Aug
University of Surrey researchers have developed a new flexible x-ray detector that they claim can achieve high sensitivity levels that strongly compete with current technologies. The researchers also proved that it is possible to create a device that conforms to the subject – i.e., it could be possible for breast cancer screenings to be carried...Read more
How-echo-boost-can-help-optimize-echo-examinations
2016 19 Jan
1. Background: Extensive clinical diagnosis experience has been obtained within the field of myocardium disease, coronary disease, valve disease, cardiac tumor and congenital disease by echo practitioners, making echocardiography to emerge as a rather common practice within the last couple of decades. Technologies such as B-mode, Mmode, Color Doppler...Read more
Dr-sorensen-invests-in-deerfield-imaging-named-board-executive-chairman
2015 02 Nov
Deerfield Imaging Holdings, Inc. (“IMRIS” or “the Company”) announced that Gregory Sorensen, MD, has purchased a significant minority interest in the Company and has joined the Company’s Board of Directors as Executive Chairman. Dr. Sorensen served until recently as President and CEO of Siemens Healthcare North America; and is a neuroradiologist well...Read more
Top-medical-and-imaging-technologies-2015
2015 30 Sep
Flexible and less expensive healthcare solutions are becoming more widely available, thanks to an array of sophisticated inventions in medical devices, diagnostics and imaging. These healthcare innovations play a critical role in managing the increasing frequency of chronic diseases around the globe, according to a new report from Frost & Sullivan....Read more
Ecr15-toshiba-satellite-lunch-symposium-new-detector-technology-improves-patient-safety
2015 25 Feb
Toshiba Medical Systems invites you to the educational event "New Detector Technology Improves Patient Safety" during ECR to learn more about how we are bringing innovation to life. In addition to two lunch symposia, which we will be hosting on Thursday and Friday, our comprehensive hands-on workshop program throughout the day from Wednesday...Read more
Carestream-s-vue-pacs-ranks-high-in-best-in-klas-report
2015 05 Feb
Carestream Health has earned top ratings from healthcare IT and radiology professionals across the globe for its CARESTREAM Vue PACS, a Web-enabled picture archiving communication system. Carestream's Vue PACS has been named the “Category Leader for Global PACS” (Europe and Asia/Pacific regions) in a report issued by KLAS, an independent research organisation...Read more
Ultrasound-technology-made-to-measure
2015 02 Feb
Scientists at Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft have developed a multichannel ultrasound platform that uses a modular configuration so that it can be adapted to a set of applications that are entirely different from each other. This innovation means researchers can now cover a wide range of applications, from sonar systems to medical ultrasound technologies and...Read more
First-uk-site-to-install-siemens-artis-q-interventional-technology
2014 13 Jul
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust has become the first site in the UK to invest in the newest interventional radiology innovation from Siemens Healthcare. The Artis Q biplane system, due to be installed later in the year, will provide the hospital with the latest technology to support the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions and...Read more
Goggles-to-identify-tumours-in-or
2014 27 Jun
In the near future, dual-mode imaging technology built into lightweight instruments, such as googles, will facilitate the identification of tumours in real time. Surgeons cannot remove tumours until they know the precise location of the cancerous lesions, and the new technology will generate more precise images. Having accurate borders will enable the...Read more
Cocir-eu-report-highlights-obsolescence-of-imaging-equipment
2014 29 May
COCIR, a non-profit trade association which represents the medical technology industry in Europe, has announced the preliminary results of its Medical Imaging Equipment Age Profile and Density report. The report has identified some alarming findings, namely that installed base density per capita is highlighting fundamental access inequalities....Read more
St-thomas-hospital-boosts-ercp-with-siemens-artis-zee-mp-system
2014 20 May
St Thomas’ Hospital, part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, has installed an Artis zeeTM Multi-purpose (MP) system from Siemens Healthcare into its new state-of-the-art Endoscopy Unit. The interventional imaging system is the first in the UK to be installed with a large 56-inch full colour screen. During the installation, Siemens worked...Read more
Siim-2014-agfa-healthcare-spearheads-evolution-of-visual-healthcare
2014 09 May
Agfa HealthCare unites with forward-thinking CIOs, imaging informatics specialists, and technology developers to embrace “document + image EHRs” as the gold standard in healthcare IT and patient information management Agfa HealthCare’s “gold standard” ICIS enterprise imaging platform to be featured in numerous SIIM 2014 educational sessions...Read more
Fda-clearance-awarded-to-calgary-scientific-for-mobile-diagnosis-on-all-modalities
2014 19 Apr
Calgary Scientific Inc., a company known for creating transformative technology for the medical industry and beyond, has announced their latest Class II clearance from the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The leading enterprise image-viewing solution, ResolutionMD® is now cleared for diagnosis on mobile devices, for all...Read more
Ukrc-2014-siemens-to-showcase-range-of-innovative-imaging-solutions
2014 16 Apr
Siemens Healthcare is set to display its growing range of diagnostic imaging solutions at the annual UK Radiological Congress (UKRC) on 9-11 June 2014 at Manchester Central. Under its theme “Answers for Life”, Siemens will provide delegates the chance to see cutting-edge and accessible technological innovations designed to advance human health on...Read more
Fuel3d-wins-1-1-million-contract-for-medical-imaging-system-development
2014 11 Apr
SBRI contract to explore potential of low-cost commercial 3D scanner in healthcare applications Fuel 3D Technologies Ltd., developer of 3D scanning solutions, has announced it has secured a £685,831 ($1.1 million) SBRI Healthcare development contract for the development of a 3D medical imaging system. SBRI Healthcare is an NHS England initiative,...Read more
Esaote-enhances-ultrasound-with-crystaline-technology
2014 04 Apr
With the launch of CrystaLine technology at the European Congress of Radiology in March, Esaote is focusing on application of ultrasound through the chain of prevention, diagnosis, intervention and therapy. CrystaLine includes enhancements to hardware and software that build on Esaote's eHD ultrasound technology. Major technical improvements...Read more
Fluke-biomedical-acquires-unfors-raysafe
2014 06 Feb
Fluke Biomedical, the world's leading manufacturer of biomedical test instruments, has announced the acquisition of Unfors RaySafe. With this acquisition Fluke Biomedical adds industry leading quality assurance devices for diagnostic x-ray from Unfors RaySafe. With an enhanced portfolio especially in the fields of diagnostic x-ray, real-time...Read more
Colon-camera-pill-receives-us-fda-approval
2014 05 Feb
Camera-in-a-pill manufacturer Given Imaging announced that it received US Food and Drug Administration clearance for a pill able to provide visualisation of the colon, making it available to a global market of 3 million procedures per year. The pill, a swallowed capsule endoscope entitled PillCam Colon, is designed for the detection of colon...Read more
Frost-sullivan-the-50-most-innovative-technologies-in-2013
2013 09 May
Up to 85% of technologies developed globally never make it to the commercial world. Business and investors need to closely assess the potential of a given technology platform to understand the true market prospects it holds and to evaluate the risk-reward elements. 50 of the most innovative technologies in the world identified by Frost & Sullivan...Read more