We know how important mammogram screenings are in the early detection of breast cancer and that COVID shut-downs and quarantines caused many women to miss this important exam last year, putting themselves at risk for detection of cancers at later stages. We also know that there is a sense of urgency to get as […]
Laurel Bridge Software reports that its enterprise imaging software solutions business underwent meaningful growth during 2020 across its line of software products, services, and solutions. Acknowledging the challenges and uncertainty caused by the COVID pandemic, Laurel Bridge added several new significant clients in 2020. Among these new clients are large healthcare providers, resellers, and Original […]
Patients who have had an abdominal CT scan say that drinking the contrast before the procedure can be the worst part of the whole process because of the texture and/or flavor. However, this is a very important step in getting the best images possible for interpretation and diagnosis. The oral contrast is used in order […]
One of the odd symptoms many people experience with COVID-19 is partial or complete loss of smell and taste (anosmia). According to Healthline News, this happens to 86% of people who come down with the virus. A study titled “Prevalence and 6‐month recovery of olfactory dysfunction: a multicentre study of 1363 COVID‐19 patients,” published by […]
In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials and professional societies provided guidance advising patients to postpone non-essential healthcare. This included routine screening exams such as mammograms. As a result, many patients stayed away and there was a significant drop in the number of women being screened for breast cancer. In her paper, "Mammography During COVID-19:How to […]
Nio 12MP: The Ultimate 12MP Performance Solution It is our pleasure to invite you to the upcoming Barco webinar on the launch of Nio Fusion 12MP. Leveraging years of experience in premium technology, Barco has created the ultimate 12MP performance solution, designed especially to make your reading environment more flexible. Join us for this webinar to hear […]
Raising awareness and improving your patient journey. Article by the British Tinnitus Association This Tinnitus Week (1-7 February), we are campaigning to make sure that everyone with tinnitus gets the right information, from the right place, at the right time. Sadly, we know that a negative start to your tinnitus journey can have a serious […]
Doing whatever it takes is an inherent part of the culture here at Beekley. And though exceptional behavior is the expected norm – every once in an individual or a group sets a new standard of what it means to go above and beyond. The "Whatever It Takes Award" is a recognition award that is […]
Imaging Solutions recently launched its new RadSafe website. The new RadSafe website features a wide range of Personal Radiation Protection PPE products for use in protecting against harmful ionising radiation. Imaging Solutions, based in Brisbane, Australia will manufacture and market RadSafe branded lightweight non-lead aprons, portable shields, radiation safety glass for use in static installations […]
It’s not uncommon to hear people speak of being anxious about having to undergo an MRI scan. In fact, it is estimated that up to 5% of the United States population suffers from some sort of claustrophobia. That equates to just over 16 million Americans. Since there are millions of MRIs performed every year, the […]
