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InterviewTechnology & the Treatment of Lung Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer death. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast and prostate cancers combined [1 ]. We reached out to radiotherapist-oncologist Professor Mark de Ridder, MD, from UZ Brussels for his expertise and insights on lung cancer […]
InterviewThe Basics, Details & Future of Stereotactic Treatments - Insights from a Medical Physicist
We had the opportunity to interview Masayori Ishikawa, PhD, a Senior Medical Physicist at the Hokkaido University Hospital and professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University. Dr. Ishikawa has been a Novalis -accredited auditor since 2015. As an expert in the field of radiation therapy, Dr. Ishikawa shared his insights on the basics, details […]
Article7 Steps to Successful Orthopedic Planning
Over the last few decades, orthopedic preoperative planning has been widely adopted as a result of advancements in technology and the integration of digital tools. But, when looking at day-to-day planning routines, what are the basic rules of thumb for creating a preoperative plan that make a difference? 1. Carefully review and confirm imaging When […]
Article10 Healthcare & Medical Podcasts to Listen to in 2022
Podcasts are a great resource for easy-to-access educational content as well as on-the-go entertainment. There’s a real uptick in healthcare podcasts as well as medical podcasts for doctors that cover topics across the expansive spectrum of healthcare. We’ve compiled ten podcasts that we think are engaging, intriguing and insightful for healthcare industry professionals, physicians and […]
InterviewChallenges and Solutions in Modern Brain Tumor Surgery
May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month As part of our efforts to raise awareness, we summarized three key challenges related to brain tumor surgery and asked our Director Clinical Affairs, Dr. Susanne Hager, what solutions modern technology offers to overcome these hurdles. Dr. Hager has worked in the field of neurosurgery for 15+ years. Prior […]
InterviewSurgery, Radiosurgery and Radiotherapy – Insights from a Radiation Oncologist
A conversation with Nitesh Paryani, MD Tampa Oncology and Proton Founder and Medical Director How do physicians decide between radiosurgery, radiotherapy or surgery and what do these approaches mean for patients battling cancer? This video interview with expert radiation oncologist, Nitesh Paryani, MD, answers these questions and more. Watch the full video Read the transcript […]
Article3D Printing vs. Augmented Reality: Comparing the physical and virtual for surgical planning
Introducing the next generation of data visualization In the field of medicine, 3D printing and augmented reality represent the next-generation of data visualization tools that enable surgeons to interact with highly-detailed, anatomically accurate renderings of patient-specific data. These tools, while different in design and output, both have the potential to improve preoperative planning, surgical training […]
Article15 Digital Health Experts to Follow on LinkedIn in 2022
2020 and 2021 will remain in our memories as the years that turned existing infrastructures upside down. As a result, the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly accelerated the digitization of our society particularly in the healthcare sector. Technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, spatial computing and big data have found their way into many […]
ArticleThe Future Impact of 5G in Healthcare
Recently, the German state of North Rhein-Westphalia created the ‘Competence Center 5G.NRW’ to help push the state into the lead market for 5G. This initiative aims to reduce technical entry barriers for companies, develops the economic potential for vertical markets – such as automotive and mobility, energy, food and agriculture, smart cities, healthcare and manufacturing […]