Diagnostics

HALIFAX – More patients in Nova Scotia will see better communication around referrals with the addition of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound tests to the e-referral system. Patients who provide an email address receive automatic notifications when the referral is sent, when an appointment is booked and if the referral is updated. The referring provider also receives the notifications. Read More

HALIFAX – Dalhousie University professor Dr. Steven Beyea (pictured) has been awarded a grant of just under $280,000 for his latest work on MRI technologies. His latest project focuses on improving the quality of diagnosis that patients receive by optimizing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologies. Read More

SURREY, BC – Healthcare moved at record speed during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fraser Health teams sourced, ordered and delivered gowns, masks, face shields and other supplies. They transformed parking into testing stations, and people lined up for COVID-19 testing. Read More

LONDON, Ont. – London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Heath Care London are celebrating the installation of a Total Laboratory Automation (TLA) system within the clinical microbiology laboratory. The innovative and automated technology will assist highly skilled laboratory professionals, build lab capacity and enhance advanced detection of infectious diseases, generating high-quality results even faster. Read More

TORONTO – FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation, a leading provider of diagnostic and enterprise imaging solutions, will digitize the pathology departments of three healthcare organizations, including the University Health Network (UHN), UVA Health, and Boston Children’s Hospital. Read More

OTTAWA – Most Canadians support new federal investments in medical imaging to reduce wait times, according to a recent survey conducted by Nanos Research. Radiology is a crucial tool in decision making in all aspects of healthcare. Many Canadians will require medical imaging over their lifetime to help with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as cancer. Read More

GUELPH, Ont. – International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra has successfully connected Guelph General Hospital to its cloud-based enterprise imaging SaaS, Sectra One Cloud. The service will further strengthen secure, efficient, and collaborative information sharing for the Canadian healthcare provider. Read More

LONDON, Ont. – London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has taken a major step forward in advanced imaging and obstetrical patient care with the acquisition of 12 new innovative ultrasound units. This advanced technology will help to better treat patients with high-risk pregnancies by uncovering critical answers earlier, allowing for faster assessments and diagnosis. Read More

BARRIE, Ont. – As Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off, the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Barrie officially opened its newly upgraded breast imaging department. Early detection of breast cancer is essential, something Gravenhurst resident Laura Gordon knows all too well. Read More