In the medical equipment industry — particularly in diagnostic imaging fields like mammography — there’s a simple but fundamental question that often goes unasked: who verifies the quality of the device? At many healthcare facilities, the answer is: the same company that sold or services the equipment. While common, this arrangement carries a structural limitation…
Quality control of a radiology machine is a specialized process carried out exclusively by trained, qualified specialists — including a Radiation Protection Expert — following procedures developed in accordance with IEC 60601, Euratom requirements, and the EUREF protocol. In the first step, the trained specialist places the reference phantom on the machine and images it…
Quality control of medical imaging equipment relies on interpreting phantom test images — checking contrast, resolution, noise, and dose. Traditionally, this interpretation is done by a technician’s eye, using paper checklists or spreadsheets. The problem: human interpretation is subjective. Fatigue, workload, individual experience, and even ambient lighting can shift the outcome — especially for borderline…
Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women worldwide, yet early detection dramatically improves treatment outcomes and survival rates. Regular screening through mammography serves as the primary tool for identifying tumors before clinical symptoms even appear. Medical experts generally recommend that women over 40, depending on individual risk factors, begin periodic screening….