In the conclusion of this 3-part video series on recent advancements in diagnostic radiology, current editorial advisory board member Robert L. Bard, MD, PC, DABR, FASLMS, discusses other advancements in diagnostic radiology and what new technologies are in development that could help in the fight against cancer.

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Dr. Bard is internationally known and recognized as a leader in his field. He specializes in advanced 3-D Doppler imaging to detect cancers in numerous organs, including the breast, prostate, and other areas. His images are used to accurately guide biopsies, target therapy and provide focused follow-up after treatment. He is committed to improving non-invasive cancer testing and developing minimally invasive image guided technologies to prevent cancer spread.

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In the spring of 2020, the Ellis Island Honor Society officially recognized Dr. Bard for his life’s work in clinical and research contributions in diagnostic imaging detection of cancers, which he received in person during a May 2022 ceremony, the prestigious 35th Annual Ellis Island Medal of Honor. Dr. Bard is also an Editorial Advisory Board Member for Imaging Technology News.

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Imaging advancements, including 3D Doppler imaging to detect cancers in numerous organs, are used to accurately guide biopsies, target therapy and provide focused follow-up after treatment. ITN spoke with current editorial advisory board member Robert L. Bard, MD, PC, DABR, FASLMS, to find out more about recent advancements in diagnostic radiology. This video is Part 1 of a 3-part video series.

Dr. Bard is internationally known and recognized as a leader in his field. He specializes in advanced 3-D Doppler imaging to detect cancers in numerous organs, including the breast, prostate, and other areas. His images are used to accurately guide biopsies, target therapy and provide focused follow-up after treatment. He is committed to improving non-invasive cancer testing and developing minimally invasive image guided technologies to prevent cancer spread.

In the spring of 2020, the Ellis Island Honor Society officially recognized Dr. Bard for his life’s work in clinical and research contributions in diagnostic imaging detection of cancers, which he received in person during a May 2022 ceremony, the prestigious 35th Annual Ellis Island Medal of Honor. Dr. Bard is also an Editorial Advisory Board Member for Imaging Technology News.

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HIMMS is working to bring empirical knowledge and evidence of value and impact of digital maturity measured by the HIMSS maturity models and the Digital Health Indicator (DHI), which is a blueprint for digital health advancement. The maturity models provide prescriptive frameworks to healthcare organizations to help build their digital health ecosystems. ITN spoke with Anne Snowdon, RN, PhD, FAAN, professor of strategy entrepreneurship, Odette Business School, University of Windsor, CEO of SCAN Health and Chief Scientific Research Officer, HIMSS Analytics, to find out more about these models, and what the latest scientific research is telling us.

Dr. Anne Snowdon is a Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the Odette School of Business, University of Windsor.  Currently, Dr. Snowdon is the Chief Scientific Research Officer for HIMSS, Vice Chair of the Board of the Directors for Alberta Innovates, and member of the Health Futures Council of Arizona State University (ASU).  She is an Adjunct Faculty at the Department of Computer Science at the University of Windsor, the School of Nursing at Dalhousie University and the Centre for Innovative Medical Technology (CIMT), at the University of Southern Denmark.  Dr. Snowdon is leading a national Community of Practice to advance supply chain resilience across Canada, she has published more than 150 research articles, papers and cases, has received over $24 million in research funding, holds patents and has commercialized a highly successful booster seat product for children traveling in vehicles and is a Fulbright Scholar. She holds a PhD in Nursing from the University of Michigan, an MSc from McGill University, and BScN from Western University.  

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In addition to women with dense breasts, there are also other women for whom mammographic screening is not really enough, which is why research needs to continue in this field. Dr. Wendie Berg, a leading breast cancer specialist, talks with ITN about new research and advancements in breast imaging technology.

Dr. Berg, MD, PhD, FACR, FSBI, is Professor of Radiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, specializing in breast imaging. She is also the Chief Scientific Advisor to DenseBreast-info.org. A renowned expert, she writes and co-edits one of the leading textbooks on the topic, Diagnostic Imaging: Breast, currently in its third edition, and has co-authored over 120 peer-reviewed research publications.

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Julius is Vice President and General Manager, Digital Health Advisory Team for the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). In that role, he leads sales, business development, product management, product marketing and advisory services teams across the continent on digital health transformation. He is responsible for the growth of the HIMSS Analytics portfolio adoption, channel strategy, and cultivating relationships across the provider, payer and public sector health landscape. He also serves on the advisory council of various start-ups and early stage firms in finance and healthcare on technology trends, architecture and market analysis.

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Digital solutions like AI and the cloud are driving innovation and transforming the way radiologists and imaging centers approach their work. ITN recently spoke with Alexandre Salvador, vice president and global head of digital business solutions for Bayer's radiology business, about Calantic Digital Solutions, Bayer's new cloud-based platform providing AI applications integrated into the clinical workflow of the radiology department. 

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