A new computer program can analyse images of patients’ lung tumours, specify cancer types, and even identify altered genes driving abnormal cell growth, a new study shows.

Led by researchers at NYU School of Medicine and published online in Nature Medicine, the study found that a type of artificial intelligence (AI), or “machine learning” program, could distinguish with 97 percent accuracy between adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma–two lung cancer types that experienced pathologists at times struggle to parse without confirmatory tests.

Is this the way of the future?

To read more about how artificial intelligence may be the way of the future please follow the links below-

MEDICAL NEWS

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20180917/Machine-learning-program-could-distinguish-between-two-lung-cancer-types.aspx

SCIENCE DAILY

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/09/180917111642.htm

It’s official! Spring fever is well and truly underway.

The days are warmer, longer and there is a certain buzz in the air. In go the bulky sweaters and out come the bold colours and floral prints. The spring season, however also comes with the rise of the common allergic reactions such as hay fever, rhinitis and congestion. Many of us suffer such symptoms, with 1 in 5 Australians experiencing rhinitis every year, especially those aged between 15 – 64 years.

Signs and symptoms to look out for include:

• Runny nose & nasal congestion
• Watery, itchy and red eyes
• Itchy ears and throat
• Sneezing
• Cough
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• General feeling of being unwell

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At Synergy radiology we are focusing on your experience.

From the very first moment you decide to come to our practice for a scan we want to make sure you feel comfortable. We want your booking process to be easy and accessible, that is why we now offer the option to “request a booking” via our website.

You also have the convenient My Health Diary patient friendly App available to be downloaded from the App Store. This App allows you to view, store, share and access your images and reports anywhere at any time!

If you have any questions or queries regarding your experience with us we would love to hear from you HERE! 

At Synergy Radiology we are focused on giving you the best possible service. We are conscious of your time.

To help us make your experience smooth it is important to bring with you as much information about your medical history as possible. In addition to this, certain documents and items are essential for legal reasons.

To help our staff and to save you time, here is a list of what to bring when you visit us at Synergy Radiology:

• Medical request form from your health care provider
• Previous scans from other clinics relevant to your examination
• Medicare card
• Approval letter from insurance or work-cover insurer
• Your most recent blood test & pathology results
• A list of any medications that you are taking
• Your Synrad ID card
• A translator (if you do not speak fluent English)

NOTE – For some interventional procedures you are required to bring someone with you to drive you home afterwards.

If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment please do not hesitate to contact us.

At Synergy Radiology we are focusing on you.

All of our staff are committed to giving you and all of our patients the best possible care.

If you have a special request or have any questions regarding your preparation, scan, treatment or results of your medical imaging requirements we encourage you to ask any of our staff.

Please LET US KNOW how your experience with us went… we are always looking to improve our services and want to hear from you!