Philips (Netherlands)

The silent pandemic: the overlooked toll of stroke compared to COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic will be remembered as one of the defining health crises of the modern era. The World Health Organization reported approximately 7 million deaths attributed to COVID-19 globall...

Navigation Bronchoscopy Specific Cone-Beam CT Software Enabling Pre- And Intraprocedural Guidance

BACKGROUND: Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT)- guided bronchoscopy is an established technique for diagnosing peripheral pulmonary lesions, offering 3-dimensional imaging for both navigation and confirmation. However, its usability as a stand-alone modality is limited by a sub...

Evaluation of a novel flexible, lightweight blanket-like torso coil in pediatric MRI at 1.5-T – initial experience

Abstract Background Conventional phased-array torso coils used for abdominal MRI are relatively heavy and inflexible, potentially affecting patient comfort and technologist workflow. Objective To compare image quality, patient experience, and technologist experience using a recen...