Ultrasound: Page 42

What's gone wrong at the Karolinska?

By Dr. Peter Rinck, PhD

Regular articles continue to appear in Swedish newspapers about the huge building and corruption scandal at the New Karolinska Hospital. Many doctors are leaving, patients are suffering, and some observers think the scandal is so large that it can never be thoroughly investigated. The Maverinck tells the story.

August 6, 2019

Hologic acquires 46% stake in SuperSonic Imagine

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Women's imaging vendor Hologic has acquired a 46% stake in SuperSonic Imagine, the first step in Hologic's plan to acquire the French ultrasound technology developer.

August 4, 2019

Orthopedic experts get set to rule at 2020 Olympics

By Philip Ward

Specialists in orthopedics rather than medical imaging are likely to play the preeminent role in the polyclinic at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which are now less than a year away. Meanwhile, concerns persist about the health impact of the city's extreme summer heat.

July 30, 2019

Fujifilm SonoSite inks AI deal with Partners HealthCare

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Ultrasound developer Fujifilm SonoSite and Partners HealthCare have embarked on a strategic relationship aimed at applying artificial intelligence (AI) technology to point-of-care ultrasound.

July 29, 2019

Intelligent Ultrasound partners with Welsh academy

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Artificial intelligence (AI) software and simulation company Intelligent Ultrasound has partnered with National Imaging Academy Wales to develop AI tools for ultrasound scanning and education.

July 24, 2019

Elastography predicts breast cancer therapy response

By Kate Madden Yee

Elastography can help determine treatment response in patients with locally advanced breast cancer during the course of neoadjuvant chemotherapy, according to a study published in July in BJR.

July 22, 2019

Point-of-care ultrasound pays off in rural Germany

By Philip Ward

In remote parts of Germany, point-of-care ultrasound is enabling doctors to provide faster and more accurate diagnoses and treatments to patients in the community, helping to reduce hospital stays and the financial cost for the health system, particularly among the elderly.

July 8, 2019

Sonographer regulation divides opinion in England

By Philip Ward

Do unregulated sonographers pose a threat to patient safety? That's the suggestion of a long-awaited report by the Professional Standards Authority into the regulation of sonographers in England. The Royal College of Radiologists has voiced strong concerns about the issue.

July 1, 2019

MRI and teamworking boost outcome in endometriosis

By Philip Ward

In tricky cases of endometriosis, the key to success is the optimum use of MRI for preoperative staging plus multidisciplinary teamworking that encourages efficient feedback between surgeons and radiologists to ensure quality control, delegates learned at the recent World Congress on obstetrics and gynecology.

June 27, 2019

Are you drowning from too many acronyms?

By Philip Ward

Overusing acronyms and abbreviations in imaging requests and reports can cause confusion, delay a diagnosis, and compromise patient safety, and it's essential to create an approved list of common acronyms, according to a new audit conducted in Scotland.

June 25, 2019

Hologic offers to acquire SuperSonic Imagine

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Women's imaging vendor Hologic has entered into an exclusive negotiation agreement for the acquisition of ultrasound equipment manufacturer SuperSonic Imagine.

June 20, 2019

What's shaping global ultrasound's future?

By Simon Harris

The evolution of artificial intelligence, along with the growth of emerging markets and development of new applications, will transform the worldwide use of ultrasound, predicts market columnist Simon Harris. 2018 was a record year for the modality, with revenues increasing by 6.8%.

June 19, 2019

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