White papers/Scientific articles
In daily clinical practice, using only the large focal spot has many potential advantages: simplifying workflow, but also – indirectly – having a positive impact on image quality and financial aspects. This study demonstrates that there is no significant difference in clinical image quality between large and small focal spot for several types of X ray [...]
Despite a large array of publications and clinically-oriented investigations and studies indicating potential applications in various fields, digital tomosynthesis (DTS) has not yet realized its potential as a widely used clinical application. Apart from mammography, where digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) is becoming increasingly well-established, DTS is acknowledged in the academic field, but seemingly less in clinical practice – [...]
Agfa has published a white paper that demonstrates the clinical value of digital tomosynthesis (DTS) in productivity-oriented clinical environments. The paper includes several musculoskeletal cases with indications, imaging examples, and the added value propositions of digital tomosynthesis. Agfa‘s digital tomosynthesis solution can add clinical value in a wide range of domains, including orthopedics (for the detection [...]
Despite a large array of publications and clinically-oriented investigations and studies indicating potential applications in various fields, digital tomosynthesis (DTS) has not yet realized its potential as a widely used clinical application. Apart from mammography, where digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) is becoming increasingly well-established, DTS is acknowledged in the academic field, but seemingly less in clinical [...]
“The growing demand for diagnostic imaging studies, including radiography, has put a strain on hospitals to find efficiencies in their workflows and capital investments,” starts the white paper. The DR 800 “meets this demand in a novel way by combining radiography and fluoroscopy capabilities into a single system to provide benefits to clinicians, patients, and administration. [...]
For its white paper, Frost & Sullivan interviewed heads of radiology departments working with the Agfa DR 800, on both sides of the Atlantic. They revealed their perspectives on how the multi-purpose solution helps them to remain competitive and meet the needs of the growing populations using their services. The versatile DR 800 can handle a [...]
Executive Summary of “Improved visualization of peripherally inserted central catheters on chest radiographs of neonates using fractional multiscale image processing,” published in BMC Medical Imaging A study evaluating the ability of image processing to improve the visualization of central catheter tip positioning in newborns was recently published in BMC Medical Imaging. The authors found that Agfa's MUSICA [...]
Agfa’s digital radiography solutions are designed according to the ALARA principle (as low as reasonably achievable) to deliver the optimum balance between low radiation dose and high image quality, while providing the tools to monitor patient exposures. Your smallest patients are a big priority at Agfa. Children are more sensitive to radiation and its cumulative effects. [...]
The introduction of PACS and digital patient records has not eliminated the demand in many areas of the world for medical hardcopy, especially with the expanding footprint and range of diagnostic imaging modalities. There are clear reasons for this continued demand for medical hardcopy. Download the free white paper to help medical professionals meet diagnostic hardcopy [...]
Does image processing make a real difference in image quality and dose for vulnerable, neonatal patients? It most certainly does, according to a recent study published in Pediatric Radiology. A careful comparison The study tested Agfa’s MUSICA Neonatal and another vendor’s image processing, both with the recommended settings for neonatal images. The same detector and X-ray source for the [...]
