Software has become indispensable in medical technology, and the technological progress triggers significant benefits in quality in all areas. Today we are taking snapshots of various medical devices such as ultrasound systems and endoscopes and address the benefits of standardisation and digitization.
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Article • Will machines take over?AI? We shouldn’t worry about it – yetHumanity is not doomed to submit to machines as in the Terminator movies – or at least not yet. Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are still far from capable to imitate the human brain in all its complexity. Yet there is no doubt that AI will ... |
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Video • EquipmentHygiene committed: Pentax Medical addresses the challenges in endoscopyRecent publications have stated that several outbreaks have been caused by insufficient drying of duodenoscopes. Due to their complex design, duodenoscopes have been long recognized to require thorough processes and precise execution to properly ... |
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Sponsored • Point-of-care ultrasoundOne for all – standardising medical equipmentPoint-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is widely used in hospitals across the country. However, as these systems are often shared between departments, and consultants may work at more than one hospital within a trust, there is a clear advantage to ... |
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Article • Prostate cancer detectionMRI tumour scans overlaid onto ultrasoundNew medical software which overlays tumour information from MRI scans onto ultrasound images is helping to improve detection of prostate cancer by guiding surgeons as they conduct biopsies. Developed at University College London (UCL), the software ... |
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Article • InterdisciplinarityAll for one: a Belgian prostate unit at workPathologists, radiologists, urologists and radiotherapy specialists sit at the core of the treatment pathway for the patient, working together as a cohesive unit. In an innovative 2019 ECR session in Vienna, the prostate unit from Ghent University ... |
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Sponsored • Product of the MonthMake Your Application Digital – with the EP50 Stand-alone Network CameraBring your application into the digital world and combine the new Olympus EP50 camera with our wide range of microscopes. Add the accesoires you need and choose the kit that fits your requirements. The Olympus EP50 camera makes digital imaging of ... |
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Article • Avoiding incidentsThe digital early warning systemStaff shortages are among the most urgent healthcare problems. While digitisation might offer relief, unfortunately many hospitals lag behind in transforming their processes. As pressure mounts, the chorus is heard: ‘It’s high time for bold ... |
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