Abstract: A system includes an analytics unit (140), which compares a medical image (105) and associated information with a stored medical guideline (142), and identifies an error or a deviation (340) from the medical guideline based on the comparison.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for configuring a medical device. The method comprises: providing a set of one or more parameters for configuring the medical device. Each parameter of the set has predefined values. A set of values of the set of parameters may be selected from the predefined values. Using the selected values the set of parameters may be set, which results in an operational configuration of the medical device. The medical device may be controlled to operate in accordance with the operational configuration, thereby an operating status of the medical device may be determined. Based on at least the operating status the operational configuration may be maintained or the selecting, setting and controlling may be repeatedly performed until a desired operating status of the medical device can be determined based on the operating statuses resulting from the controlling.

Abstract: The invention concerns polyamide moulding compound, in particular for producing heat-resistant moulded parts, having the following composition: (A) 20 to 79 wt. % of at least one partially aromatic polyamide in the form of a copolyamide which comprises 50 to 80 mol. % units formed by hexanediamine and terephthalic acid; (B) 1 to 15 wt. % of at least one impact-resistant modifier; (C) 20 to 60 wt. % of at least one carbon fibre; and (D) 0 to 5 wt. % of at least one additive, components (A) to (D) adding up to 100 wt. %.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for providing mammography quality analytics. It is described to provide (210) at least one mammogram. A plurality of mammogram acquisition parameters is provided (220), wherein at least one mammogram acquisition parameter is associated with a corresponding mammogram. The at least one mammogram is analysed (230) and a plurality of breast positioning quality parameters is generated, wherein at least one breast positioning quality parameter is associated with a corresponding mammogram. The plurality of mammogram acquisition parameters and the plurality of breast positioning quality parameters is analysed (240) and quality control information is generated (240).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and method for quality assessment of medical image datasets.

Abstract: The invention provides for a magnetic resonance imaging system (100) for acquiring magnetic resonance data (154) from an imaging zone (108). The magnetic resonance imaging system comprises: a memory (136) for storing initial pulse sequence commands (140) and machine executable instructions (160); and a processor (130) for controlling the magnetic resonance imaging system. Execution of the machine executable instructions causes the processor to receive (200) a set of selected pulse sequence parameters (142) comprising a definition of a region of interest (109) of a subject (118). The region of interest is within the imaging zone. Execution of the machine executable instructions further causes the processor to send (202) an image data request to a historical database (138). The image data request comprises the set of selected pulse sequence parameters.

Abstract: A reinforced polyamide molding composition is described, particularly for use as starting material for the production of housings for devices in the field of mobile radio technology, composed of the following components: (A) from 20-45% by weight of aliphatic polyamide selected from the group consisting of: PA 610, PA 612 and mixtures thereof; (B) from 5-15% by weight of semiaromatic polyamide selected from the group consisting of: 6I, DI, 6I/6T, 6I/6T, DI/DT, DI/6T, MXD6 and mixtures thereof; (C) from 45-75% by weight of flat glass fibers with non-circular cross section, where the dimensional ratio of the major cross-sectional axis to the minor cross-sectional axis of the said cross section is in the range from 2-5; (D) from 0-10% by weight of additives; where components (A)-(D) give a total of 100% by weight.

Abstract: A system and a method are provided for simulating a breast deformation of a subject using sensor data obtained from an orientation sensor of a mobile device, with the orientation sensor being configured for sensing an orientation of the mobile device with respect to a direction of gravity. In accordance with the system and method, model data is accessed which defines a biomechanical model of a breast. A simulation subsystem is provided for obtaining the sensor data from the orientation sensor of the mobile device and for determining a gravitational breast deformation by applying a gravitational force to the biomechanical model in a direction which is defined based on the orientation of the mobile device. A deformed model may be displayed on a display of the mobile device. The system and the method provide an intuitive way of simulating the breast deformation.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyamide moulding compounds having a relative permittivity of no more than 3.5 at 2.45 GHz, and having the following components: (A) 25 to 80% by weight of a mixture made of at least one partially crystalline aliphatic polyamide and at least one amorphous or microcrystalline polyamide, (B) 20 to 65% by weight of at least one glass filler, and (C) 0 to 10% by weight of additives, the sum of components (A), (B) and (C) producing 100% by weight. The polyamide moulding compounds are for use in components of devices such as laptops and mobile phones.

Abstract: A polyamide molding composition and uses thereof, and moldings produced therefrom, comprising the following components: (A) semicrystalline semiaromatic polyamide with melting point above 270° C., or a mixture of these polyamides; (B) copolymer of oxyranyl acrylate and/or oxyranyl methacrylate with at least one other olefinically unsaturated monomer, or a mixture of these copolymers; (C) one or more fibrous reinforcing materials; (D) one or more heat stabilizers; where the proportion of (B) is in the range of 1 to 15% by weight, based on 100% by weight composed of the entirety of the components (A) and (B), with the proviso that the polyamide molding composition is free from grafted impact modifiers.

Abstract: A polyamide molding material is proposed, which comprises at least one partially crystalline, partially aromatic polyamide (A) and at least one amorphous polyamide (B). The polyamides (A) and (B) together make up 30-60 wt.-% of the polyamide molding material. Furthermore, the polyamide molding material comprises 40-70 wt.-% glass fibers (C) having flat cross section, 0-15 wt.-% of at least one nonhalogenated flame retardant (D), and 0-10 wt.-% further additives (E), the components (A) to (E) adding up to 100 wt.-% of the polyamide molding material. The at least one partially crystalline, partially aromatic polyamide (A) has a glass transition temperature of at least 105° C. The polyamide molding material according to the invention is preferably distinguished in an injection-molding burr formation test in that, at a melt temperature of 320° C. and a tool temperature of 90° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyamide moulding compound suitable for producing moulded articles with improved mechanical properties, the moulding compound including A) at least one amorphous or microcrystalline polyamide, with the proviso that a test piece of polyamide A) has a light transmission according to ASTM D 1003 of at least 80% and a melting heat according to ISO 11357 of <25 J/g, B) 20 to 85% by weight of a long fibre with a round cross-section and C) 0 to 10% by weight of at least one additive, components A) to C) adding up to 100% by weight. Also disclosed is a process for producing moulded bar granulates containing the moulding compound.

Abstract: Particles are provided for use in therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures. The particles include poly[bis(trifluoroethoxy) phosphazene] and/or a derivatives thereof which may be present throughout the particles or within an outer coating of the particles. The particles can also include a core having a hydrogel formed from an acrylic-based polymer. Barium sulfate may also be provided to the core of the particles as a coating or absorbed within the core of the particles. The particles can be used to minimize blood flow to mammalian tissues by occluding at least a portion of a blood vessel of the mammal, or to deliver an active agent to a localized area within a body of a mammal by contacting a localized area with at least one of the particles. Further, the particles are useful in sustained release formulations including active agent(s) for oral administration, as tracer particles for injection into the bloodstream of a mammal or for use in enhanced ultrasound imaging.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyamide moulding compound suitable for producing moulded articles with improved mechanical properties, the moulding compound including A) at least one amorphous or microcrystalline polyamide, with the proviso that a test piece of polyamide A) has a light transmission according to ASTM D 1003 of at least 80% and a melting heat according to ISO 11357 of <25 J/g, B) 20 to 85% by weight of a long fibre with a round cross-section and C) 0 to 10% by weight of at least one additive, components A) to C) adding up to 100% by weight. Also disclosed is a process for producing moulded bar granulates containing the moulding compound.

Abstract: Particles are provided for use in therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures. The particles include poly[bis(trifluoroethoxy)phosphazene] and/or a derivatives thereof which may be present throughout the particles or within an outer coating of the particles. The particles can also include a core having a hydrogel formed from an acrylic-based polymer. Barium sulfate may also be provided to the core of the particles as a coating or absorbed within the core of the particles. The particles can be used to minimize blood flow to mammalian tissues by occluding at least a portion of a blood vessel of the mammal, or to deliver an active agent to a localized area within a body of a mammal by contacting a localized area with at least one of the particles. Further, the particles are useful in sustained release formulations including active agent(s) for oral administration, as tracer particles for injection into the bloodstream of a mammal or for use in enhanced ultrasound imaging.

Abstract: The invention concerns polyamide moulding compound, in particular for producing heat-resistant moulded parts, having the following composition: (A) 20 to 79 wt. % of at least one partially aromatic polyamide in the form of a copolyamide which comprises 50 to 80 mol. % units formed by hexanediamine and terephthalic acid; (B) 1 to 15 wt. % of at least one impact-resistant modifier; (C) 20 to 60 wt. % of at least one carbon fibre; and (D) 0 to 5 wt. % of at least one additive, components (A) to (D) adding up to 100 wt. %.

Abstract: A reinforced polyamide moulding composition is described, particularly for use as starting material for the production of housings for devices in the field of mobile radio technology, composed of the following components: (A) from 20-45% by weight of aliphatic polyamide selected from the group consisting of: PA 610, PA 612 and mixtures thereof; (B) from 5-15% by weight of semiaromatic polyamide selected from the group consisting of: 6I, DI, 6I/6T, 6I/6T, DI/DT, DI/6T, MXD6 and mixtures thereof; (C) from 45-75% by weight of flat glass fibres with non-circular cross section, where the dimensional ratio of the major cross-sectional axis to the minor cross-sectional axis of the said cross section is in the range from 2-5; (D) from 0-10% by weight of additives; where components (A)-(D) give a total of 100% by weight.

Abstract: A polyamide moulding composition and uses thereof, and mouldings produced therefrom, comprising the following components: (A) semicrystalline semiaromatic polyamide with melting point above 270° C., or a mixture of these polyamides; (B) copolymer of oxyranyl acrylate and/or oxyranyl methacrylate with at least one other olefinically unsaturated monomer, or a mixture of these copolymers; (C) one or more fibrous reinforcing materials; (D) one or more heat stabilizers; where the proportion of (B) is in the range of 1 to 15% by weight, based on 100% by weight composed of the entirety of the components (A) and (B), with the proviso that the polyamide moulding composition is free from grafted impact modifiers.

Abstract: A polyamide molding material is proposed, which comprises at least one partially crystalline, partially aromatic polyamide (A) and at least one amorphous polyamide (B). The polyamides (A) and (B) together make up 30-60 wt.-% of the polyamide molding material. Furthermore, the polyamide molding material comprises 40-70 wt.-% glass fibers (C) having flat cross section, 0-15 wt.-% of at least one nonhalogenated flame retardant (D), and 0-10 wt.-% further additives (E), the components (A) to (E) adding up to 100 wt.-% of the polyamide molding material. The at least one partially crystalline, partially aromatic polyamide (A) has a glass transition temperature of at least 105° C. The polyamide molding material according to the invention is preferably distinguished in an injection-molding burr formation test in that, at a melt temperature of 320° C. and a tool temperature of 90° C.

Abstract: This invention describes a thermoplastic moulding compound, specifically a polyamide moulding compound, consisting of: (A) 20-88% by weight thermoplastic synthetic, preferably polyamide; (B) 10-70% by weight fibre-shaped aggregates; (B1) 10-70% by weight glass fibres that consist primarily of silicon dioxide, aluminium oxide, and magnesium oxide; (B2) 0-20% by weight glass fibres that differ from the fibres in components (B1); (B3) 0-20% by weight additional fibre-shaped aggregates that differ from the fibres in components (B1) and (B2), are not based on glass, and are selected from the following group: carbon fibres, graphite fibres, aramide fibres, nanotubes; (C) 2-40% by weight particulate filler material; (D) 0-2% by weight additives; whereby the sum of (A) through (D) equals 100% weight.