AuntMinnie

MAY 29, 2024

Developing and testing a new class of “super phantoms” is needed to optimize new medical imaging techniques before they are used in human studies, according to an article published May 24 in Communications Engineering. Image courtesy of Communications Engineering. An international group from the U.S.,

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 21, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 03/21/2024 - 10:42 March 21, 2024 — Artificial intelligence can spot COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images much like facial recognition software can spot a face in a crowd, new research shows. How does AI analyze ultrasound lung images?

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 9, 2025

Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) has a diagnostic accuracy comparable to digital mammography for women referred for breast imaging, a study published January 10 in Cancer Treatment and Research Communications found. Abnormal interpretation rate 2.17% 2.83% Biopsy rate 9.9% compared to 0.90 while mammographys was 64.8%.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

milla1cf Tue, 11/14/2023 - 18:55 November 14, 2023 — Boston Imaging , the United States headquarters of Samsung’s digital radiography and ultrasound business, today announced the launch of the V6, its latest ultrasound system that delivers comprehensive imaging capabilities in 2D, 3D and color image quality, tailored for Women's Health and Urology.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 22, 2024

3D mammography and diagnostic ultrasound service provider Mammolink has begun using its fifth RamSoft mobile mammography bus. RamSoft also provides viewing and analysis tools for radiologists, as well as a communication portal with which patients can access their results and communicate with Mammolink to schedule follow-ups.

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

milla1cf Tue, 09/26/2023 - 15:29 September 26, 2023 — Exo  (pronounced “echo”), a medical imaging software and device company, today unveiled a category-redefining handheld ultrasound device, Exo Iris™ , to put high-performance medical imaging into the hands—and pockets—of every caregiver. Senior Director of Clinical Education at Exo.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 2, 2024

Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT are rapidly being integrated into clinical practice, with several LLM-based pilot programs underway in hospitals and clinicians beginning to use ChatGPT to communicate with patients and draft clinical notes, according to the authors.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 26, 2024

They gathered 150 CT, 150 MRI, 150 ultrasound, and 150 diagnostic mammography reports from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care (MIMIC-IV) database. Such efforts can translate the promise of LLMs into tangible benefits for patient understanding, communication, and ultimately, health care outcomes.”

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

milla1cf Thu, 11/16/2023 - 13:12 November 16, 2023 — Boston Imaging , the United States headquarters of Samsung’s digital radiography and ultrasound business, today announced the launch of the V6, its latest ultrasound system that delivers comprehensive imaging capabilities in 2D, 3D and color image quality, tailored for Women's Health and Urology.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Ultrasound model predicts liver disease progression. Appropriateness and imaging outcomes of ultrasound, CT, and MR in the emergency department: a retrospective analysis from an urban academic center. Image from Nico Sollmann, MD, PhD, of University Hospital Ulm and University Hospital Rechts der Isar, et al.

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Imorgon Medical

MAY 31, 2023

The implementation of structured reporting is widely recognized as a means to improve communication and enhance satisfaction for both referring clinicians and radiologists [ 1 ]. Ultrasound worksheet templates serve as checklists for sonographers, enhancing the quality and consistency of observations during exams.

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Imorgon Medical

MAY 31, 2023

The implementation of structured reporting is widely recognized as a means to improve communication and enhance satisfaction for both referring clinicians and radiologists [ 1 ]. Ultrasound worksheet templates serve as checklists for sonographers, enhancing the quality and consistency of observations during exams.

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Mammography Educators

MAY 4, 2022

R)(M) BS, CBEC, FNCBC, Breast Imaging Consultant Quite often you will hear that the primary disadvantage of breast ultrasound is that it's extremely user dependent and takes a long time to perform using handheld transducers. Therefore, it makes sense to have Mammo Techs performing breast ultrasounds, as well as mammograms.

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Vesta Teleradiology

JULY 31, 2023

Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to consumers on July 17 about avoiding the use of ultrasound devices from a Texas-based manufacturer and distributor called RoyalVibe Health. Ultrasound Therapy Ultrasound therapy is a non-invasive medical treatment that utilizes high-frequency sound waves to target specific tissues in the body.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Ultrasound As for ultrasound, Canon highlighted new offerings to facilitate communication between radiologists and sonographers. The tools, called ApliCam and ApliGate, offer real-time visualization of the anatomical position of the ultrasound as it's being performed.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 17, 2024

Vascular ultrasound guidance A complete report includes evaluation of the potential access sites, documentation of selected vessel patency, concurrent real-time ultrasound visualization of vascular needle entry, and permanent recording and reporting. There was no intraluminal thrombus. History: Venous access requirement.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 24, 2023

Ultrasound ( US ) imaging is a prevalent and widely employed diagnostic tool in healthcare. This new research , “Hybrid Photoacoustic and Fast Super-Resolution Ultrasound Imaging”, was recently published in Nature Communications.

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Cassling's MRI

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Communicating Effectively with Confidence Confident communication is a vital skill in the workplace and beyond. Whether you're leading a team, completing a project, or navigating difficult conversations, your ability to express ideas clearly, listen actively and provide constructive feedback is crucial for your success.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 14, 2023

This new feature, driven by the AI chatbot technology of ChatGPT, allows patients to ask questions and receive quick, plain-language answers about medical imaging procedures such as MRIs , Ultrasound exams, PET/CT scans etc.

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TRA Medical Imaging

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Comprehensive Services An ideal imaging center should offer a wide range of diagnostic services, from common X-rays and ultrasounds to more specialized tests such as MRIs, CT scans, and PET scans. This means the staff should communicate clearly, answer your questions, and make the process as stress-free as possible.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 20, 2024

Exo Works Connect streamlines ultrasound exam documentation, enables real-time collaboration and feedback, simplifies quality assurance and tracks user proficiency—all accessible from a smartphone, tablet or computer. As a result, providers can focus their time on improving quality, maintaining compliance and enhancing ultrasound proficiency."

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 7, 2024

Our AI-enabled portfolio, including our Command Center Software Platform, Edison True PACS , and Venue Family ultrasound systems with Caption Guidance , is designed to directly address these issues. "At GE HealthCare, we understand the critical challenges healthcare providers face, from staffing shortages to complex workflows.

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Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Philips and Vanderbilt assessed 13 diagnostic imaging devices including MR , CT , ultrasound and X-ray , which account for an estimated 12,000 patient scans per month, and found that they emit the CO₂ equivalent of 1,000 gas cars driven for one year.

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Vesta Teleradiology

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Teleradiology operates by leveraging digital communication technologies to transmit medical images, such as X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and ultrasounds, from one location to another for interpretation and diagnosis. Remote Interpretation: Radiologists, often located at a different site or working remotely, receive these images.

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Future Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Explore how systems are designed to handle data from modalities such as X-ray, CT, MRI, and ultrasound, providing a comprehensive diagnostic overview. Unified Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS): Highlight the importance of unified PACS in teleradiology integration.

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Ben White

JULY 26, 2023

Developing a suite of very useful narrow radiology tools is one thing; combining all of these tools to fully replicate a wide variety/complex series of interpretive and communication tasks while requiring no trained human oversight in order to fully replace radiologists is another. (As

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Diverse Imaging Techniques: Explore the wide array of radiological imaging techniques, from X-rays and CT scans to MRI, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine. Empathy and Communication: Emphasize the importance of patient-centric care in radiology, where empathy and clear communication help ease patients’ concerns.

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Vesta Teleradiology

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Advancements with 5G Ultrasound and telehealth technology has advanced this year with 5G technology, particularly with people who live in remote locations without easy access to hospitals, says Radiology Business. Having a wider pool of practitioners to perform these tasks is proof that 5G has a promising future in the healthcare community.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 15, 2023

A Palette of Techniques: Explore the various imaging techniques at the disposal of radiologists, ranging from X-rays and CT scans to MRI, ultrasound, and more. Compassion and Communication: Emphasize the importance of patient-centric care in radiology, where empathy, clear communication, and comfort play a pivotal role.

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Future Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Discuss the applications and benefits of modalities such as low-dose CT, digital breast tomosynthesis, and ultrasound. Education and Communication: Empowering Informed Decisions: Emphasize the importance of patient education on radiation exposure.

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Intelerad

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This disparity shows us that even with lower incidence rates than other populations, limited access to quality care in underserved communities leads to worse outcomes. Radiologists can compare imaging across modalities, like MRI, mammography, and ultrasound, providing a more comprehensive view of the patient’s condition.

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Cloudex Radiology

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

PACS – Picture Archiving and Communication System; a system involved in acquiring the medical images, transmission, viewing, storage, and retrieval of same images. Teleradiology , identified with remote working is actually vibrant, spontaneous, and into real-time work. All this is possible because of PACS.

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Radiology Cafe

DECEMBER 21, 2017

In the week I spent in the department, the radiologists had plenty of patient contact; from performing barium swallows, injecting contrast dye into shoulder joints to ultrasound scanning and performing minimally invasive procedure guided by a chosen imaging modality.

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Global Radiology CME

JULY 26, 2021

Red arrows indicate focal encephalomalacia of the left parietal lobe with replacement by a cystic mass that communicates with the left lateral ventricle. Discussion: Porencephaly is a rare congenital neurological disorder of the central nervous system that is characterized by encephalomalacia that communicates with the ventricular system [1].

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Radiology Cafe

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

The theoretical basis for ultrasound physics has been around since 1794, but it wasn’t until 1942, when Dr Karl Theodore Dussik in Austria transmitted an ultrasound beam through a human skull to view the brain, that ultrasound was first used in medicine. (13) This was a defining publication in the field of medical ultrasound. (14)

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The Radiology Clinic

OCTOBER 3, 2022

For a simple abdominal ultrasound, the restriction may be no food or drink for several hours in advance. For an OB ultrasound, expectant moms are asked to drink water an hour beforehand. Preparation can mean very different things for different patients. A lot of it depends on the type of appointment you’ve made.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

An advanced tele-PACS communication system means that remote clinicians can view CT scans within minutes, make a diagnosis, and decide on the best treatment for the patient. While the unit can operate stand-alone in terms of its power requirement, it is not stand-alone in terms of clinical expertise.

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