Web Based Interactive Medical Imaging Applications for Teaching Nuclear Medicine

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. Debebe ◽  
R. Bhatt ◽  
A. J. McGoron
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Medicine ◽  
Medical Imaging ◽  
Web Based

Impact of COVID-19 on Nuclear Medicine in Germany, Austria and Switzerland: An International Survey in April 2020

2020 ◽  
Vol 59 (04) ◽  
pp. 294-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lutz S. Freudenberg ◽  
Ulf Dittmer ◽  
Ken Herrmann
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Medicine ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Diagnostic Procedures ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Current Crisis ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Public Versus Private ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Introduction Preparations of health systems to accommodate large number of severely ill COVID-19 patients in March/April 2020 has a significant impact on nuclear medicine departments. Materials and Methods A web-based questionnaire was designed to differentiate the impact of the pandemic on inpatient and outpatient nuclear medicine operations and on public versus private health systems, respectively. Questions were addressing the following issues: impact on nuclear medicine diagnostics and therapy, use of recommendations, personal protective equipment, and organizational adaptations. The survey was available for 6 days and closed on April 20, 2020. Results 113 complete responses were recorded. Nearly all participants (97 %) report a decline of nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures. The mean reduction in the last three weeks for PET/CT, scintigraphies of bone, myocardium, lung thyroid, sentinel lymph-node are –14.4 %, –47.2 %, –47.5 %, –40.7 %, –58.4 %, and –25.2 % respectively. Furthermore, 76 % of the participants report a reduction in therapies especially for benign thyroid disease (-41.8 %) and radiosynoviorthesis (–53.8 %) while tumor therapies remained mainly stable. 48 % of the participants report a shortage of personal protective equipment. Conclusions Nuclear medicine services are notably reduced 3 weeks after the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic reached Germany, Austria and Switzerland on a large scale. We must be aware that the current crisis will also have a significant economic impact on the healthcare system. As the survey cannot adapt to daily dynamic changes in priorities, it serves as a first snapshot requiring follow-up studies and comparisons with other countries and regions.

“Nora Imaging”: A Web-Based Platform for Medical Imaging

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (S 01) ◽  
pp. S1-S45 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Anastasopoulos ◽  
M. Reisert ◽  
E. Kellner
Keyword(s):  
Medical Imaging ◽  
Web Based

scholarly journals Peer review practices by medical imaging journals

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas C. Kwee ◽  
Hugo J. A. Adams ◽  
Robert M. Kwee
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Medicine ◽  
Medical Imaging ◽  
Impact Factor ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Manuscript Submission ◽  
Peer Reviews ◽  
Journal Citation Reports ◽  
Review Model ◽  
Double Blinded

Abstract Objective To investigate peer review practices by medical imaging journals. Methods Journals in the category "radiology, nuclear medicine and medical imaging" of the 2018 Journal Citation Reports were included. Results Of 119 included journals, 62 (52.1%) used single-blinded peer review, 49 (41.2%) used double-blinded peer review, two (1.7%) used open peer review and one (0.8%) used both single-blinded and double-blinded peer reviews, while the peer review model of five journals (4.2%) remained unclear. The use of single-blinded peer review was significantly associated with a journal’s impact factor (correlation coefficient of 0.218, P = 0.022). On subgroup analysis, only subspecialty medical imaging journals had a significant association between the use of single-blinded peer review and a journal’s impact factor (correlation coefficient of 0.354, P = 0.025). Forty-eight journals (40.3%) had a reviewer preference option, 48 journals (40.3%) did not have a reviewer recommendation option, and 23 journals (19.3%) obliged authors to indicate reviewers on their manuscript submission systems. Sixty-four journals (53.8%) did not provide an explicit option on their manuscript submission Web site to indicate nonpreferred reviewers, whereas 55 (46.2%) did. There were no significant associations between the option or obligation to indicate preferred or nonpreferred reviewers and a journal’s impact factor. Conclusion Single-blinded peer review and the option or obligation to indicate preferred or nonpreferred reviewers are frequently employed by medical imaging journals. Single-blinded review is (weakly) associated with a higher impact factor, also for subspecialty journals. The option or obligation to indicate preferred or nonpreferred reviewers is evenly distributed among journals, regardless of impact factor.

Radiology During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Mapping Radiology Literature in 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nosaiba Al-Ryalat ◽  
Lna Malkawi ◽  
Ala'a Abu Salhiyeh ◽  
Faisal Abualteen ◽  
Ghaida Abdallah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Nuclear Medicine ◽  
Medical Imaging ◽  
Core Collection ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Vos Viewer ◽  
Literature Mapping ◽  
Link Strength ◽  
Linkage Strength

Objectives: Our aim was to assess articles published in the field of radiology, nuclear medicine, and medical imaging in 2020, analyzing the linkage of radiology-related topics with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) through literature mapping, along with a bibliometric analysis for publications. Methods: We performed a search on Web of Science Core Collection database for articles in the field of radiology, nuclear medicine, and medical imaging published in 2020. We analyzed the included articles using VOS viewer software, where we analyzed the co-occurrence of keywords, which represents major topics discussed. Of the resulting topics, literature map created, and linkage analysis done. Results: A total of 24,748 articles were published in the field of radiology, nuclear medicine, and medical imaging in 2020. We found a total of 61,267 keywords, only 78 keywords occurred more than 250 times. COVID-19 had 449 occurrences, 29 links, with a total link strength of 271. MRI was the topic most commonly appearing in 2020 radiology publications, while “computed tomography” has the highest linkage strength with COVID-19, with a linkage strength of 149, representing 54.98% of the total COVID-19 linkage strength, followed by “radiotherapy, and “deep and machine learning”. The top cited paper had a total of 1,687 citations. Nine out of the 10 most cited articles discussed COVID-19 and included “COVID-19” or “coronavirus” in their title, including the top cited paper. Conclusion: While MRI was the topic that dominated, CT had the highest linkage strength with COVID-19 and represent the topic of top cited articles in 2020 radiology publications.

scholarly journals Theragnostic Aspects and Radioimmunotherapy in Pediatric Tumors

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (11) ◽  
pp. 3849 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Cimini ◽  
Maria Ricci ◽  
Agostino Chiaravalloti ◽  
Luca Filippi ◽  
Orazio Schillaci
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Medicine ◽  
Brain Tumors ◽  
Pediatric Oncology ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Pediatric Tumors ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Literature Research ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Personal Approach

The use of theragnostic radiopharmaceuticals in nuclear medicine has grown rapidly over the years to combine the diagnosis and therapy of tumors. In this review, we performed web-based and desktop literature research to investigate and explain the potential role of theragnostic imaging in pediatric oncology. We focused primarily on patients with aggressive malignancies such as neuroblastoma and brain tumors, to select patients with the highest chance of benefit from personalized therapy. Moreover, the most critical and groundbreaking applications of radioimmunotherapy in children’s oncology were examined in this peculiar context. Preliminary results showed the potential feasibility of theragnostic imaging and radioimmunotherapy in pediatric oncology. They revealed advantages in the management of the disease, thereby allowing an intra-personal approach and adding new weapons to conventional therapies.

scholarly journals On the Use of XML in Medical Imaging Web-Based Applications

IRBM ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Mata ◽  
A. Oliver ◽  
A. Lalande ◽  
P. Walker ◽  
J. Martí
Keyword(s):  
Medical Imaging ◽  
Web Based

scholarly journals E-learning for medical imaging specialists: introducing blended learning in a nuclear medicine specialist course

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 205846011772085 ◽  
Author(s):  
Torjan Haslerud ◽  
Andreas Julius Tulipan ◽  
Robert M Gray ◽  
Martin Biermann
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Medicine ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical Imaging ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Medical Specialists ◽  
Supplementary Online Material ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Course Format ◽  
Professional Guidelines ◽  
Nuclear Medicine Specialist

Background While e-learning has become an important tool in teaching medical students, the training of specialists in medical imaging is still dominated by lecture-based courses. Purpose To assess the potential of e-learning in specialist education in medical imaging. Material and Methods An existing lecture-based five-day course in Clinical Nuclear Medicine (NM) was enhanced by e-learning resources and activities, including practical exercises. An anonymized survey was conducted after participants had completed and passed the multiple choice electronic course examination. Results Twelve out of 15 course participants (80%) responded. Overall satisfaction with the new course format was high, but 25% of the respondents wanted more interactive elements such as discussions and practical exercises. The importance of lecture handouts and supplementary online material such as selected original articles and professional guidelines was affirmed by all the respondents (92% fully, 8% partially), while 75% fully and 25% partially agreed that the lectures had been interesting and relevant. Conclusion E-learning represents a hitherto unrealized potential in the education of medical specialists. It may expedite training of medical specialists while at the same time containing costs.

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