The Guiding Principles of Hospital Design and Planning
WEBIn this case, growth in number of beds, additional departments and the changing structure of population and healthcare needs should be considered during the planning phase of the facility. A good healthcare facility will last about 30 years or more. 3. Core is key. I start every design review around four key departments.
Planning a hospital: What to prepare before designing
WEBThe healthcare planner can assert the needs of the patient and clinicians, throughout design, coordination and construction process. Embarking on the design of a hospital project should not be underestimated, as indicated by the extensive and specialised preparation works involved. The need to provide ever increasing quality, value-based ...
The importance of accessible and sustainable healthcare
WEBHealthcare accessibility. The healthcare sector is one of the most important domains that impacts the entire global population and is closely linked to the development of any country. It also plays a crucial role in how a country is perceived in maintaining economic stability. As such, healthcare systems form a key part of government strategies ...
From AI to 3D imaging: key trends in radiology for 2024
WEBMay 20, 2024 · 3D imaging goes mainstream. A study involving over a million women revealed that digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) outperforms standard digital mammography in breast cancer screening outcomes. The cancer detection rate with DBT was higher at 5.3 per 1,000 screened, compared to 4.5 per 1,000 screened with 2D digital mammography alone.
The deadly case of the Therac-25: a warning for medical AI
WEBMay 26, 2022 · AI systems have a black box problem, according to Omdia's Felix Beacher. On March 21, 1986, a medical nightmare unfolded in the city of Tyler, Texas. A male cancer patient received radiotherapy treatment for a small tumour on his back from a new type of radiotherapy machine, the Therac-25. The patient had been prescribed a …
Embracing the future: Saudi Arabia's digital healthcare revolution
WEBNov 2, 2023 · The appeal of Saudi Arabia’s digital health revolution extends beyond its borders, attracting the attention of investors and foreigners with the promise of an unparalleled synergy between technology and healthcare. Viewed through the eyes of an investor, the figures paint a clear picture. Led by Saudi …
The dawn of the metaverse in healthcare | Omnia Health Insights
WEBFatima Abbas | Apr 07, 2022. In the healthcare industry, the metaverse is rapidly gaining traction. Artificial intelligence, augmented reality, the Internet of Things (IoT), virtual reality, quantum computing, and robotics are all expected to change healthcare delivery and enhance patient outcomes. In recent years, augmented reality and virtual ...
Evolution of Radiology - Omnia Health Insights
WEBIn the second half of the 20th century, particularly in the last three decades, there has been a paradigm shift in the practice of radiology with the advent of Ultrasound, Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in clinical practice. Ultrasound was a known scientific fact for many years before its first clinical use in 1970s.
Ventilators – the difference between life and death in Coronavirus
WEBApr 5, 2020 · According to the American Thoracic Society, a ventilator, also known as a mechanical ventilator, respirator, or a breathing machine, is a life support treatment that helps people breathe when they have difficulty breathing on their own. The machine pumps oxygen into the lungs and the body and helps to get rid of carbon dioxide through the lungs.
Benefits of laser-assisted Arthroscopic surgery for knee joint
WEBJan 26, 2020 · Can reach crevices of small size knees easily. Simply using LASER will not give good results in Arthroscopic surgery for OA Knee. Three more aspects are equally important: 1) Clinical suspicion of cartilage-at-risk situations. 2) Early diagnosis of cartilage damage by MRI scan or Cartigram.