Advanced medical technology is in the DNA of any MEDICA tradefair, and this includes innovative solutions for diagnostic imaging. While classic X-ray systems receive a significant boost from AI implementation, more modern modalities from CT and MRI, and advanced PET imaging are also undergoing massive overhauls. These improvements not only enhance image quality but also focus on the increasingly important aspect of sustainability. In this newsletter, we explore the most exciting developments in these areas. Enjoy reading!
Article • Point-of-care ultrasound in trauma
Returning e-FAST ‘to its roots’
Stagnation, under-use, unfulfilled potential: At the EUSEM congress in Barcelona, leading emergency physician Dr Joseph Osterwalder describes how e-FAST (Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma) – a key point-of-care ultrasound ...
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News • Medica and Compamed 2024Shining a light on healthcare trends and innovationsThis week, the Medica and Compamed 2024 trade fairs offer an enormous variety of innovations and exciting programme formats with a host of highlights, innovations and top-class speakers. |
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Article • Medical imagingContrast media utilisation: trends and breakthroughsStriking the balance between diagnostic efficacy and patient safety remains critical when utilising iodinated contrast media to deliver the best imaging outcomes. While playing a crucial role in diagnosis and treatment of disease, CT expert ... |
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News • Improving radiology workflowsAI weeds out unremarkable chest X-raysRadiology practices have a high volume of chest X-rays without clinically significant finding, which take up a lot of time. A new AI tool could improve workflows by providing an automatic report. |
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News • Insulinoma imagingNew PET technique reveals rare pancreas tumorsInsulinomas are benign tumors in the pancreas, but can still cause problems for patients. A new imaging technique reliably detects these previously hard-to-find tumors, according to recent research. |
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News • BAC as predictor of cardiovascular diseaseMammograms can detect more than breast cancer, study findsMeasuring the calcium build up in the arteries of the breast, researchers have developed an AI-generated score for predicting cardiovascular disease in women from their mammograms. |
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News • New machine learning methodSeeing the beating heart with better MRI videosUsing smartly trained neural networks, researchers at TU Graz have succeeded in generating precise real-time images of the beating heart from just a few MRI measurement data. |
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News • Environmental impact of technologyMore sustainable AI solutions for radiologyAs the adoption of AI into healthcare continues, concerns about the environmental impact of increasingly complex AI models grow. Therefore, researchers are looking for more sustainable AI solutions. |
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Article • Trade fair specialEUROPEAN HOSPITAL @ MEDICA 2024EUROPEAN HOSPITAL is at MEDICA 2024! We cover the most exciting topics of the leading trade fair, with reports on AI-assisted healthcare, innovative approaches to radiology and lab medicine, and more. Click here to read the ePaper. |
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Article • Radiology equipmentRADBook 2024 – Your Guide to Imaging Technology and Informatics in EuropeOur RADBook gives an overview about the most innovative diagnostic imaging systems for radiologists, cardiologists and managing directors of hospitals in Europe. The print guide is also available as an epaper. Click here to find out more. |
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