In recent years, medical treatments have advanced significantly with the use of technology, cutting-edge equipment, and years-on-years of scientific data backed up with factual evidence. One of the growing areas of healthcare that involves the use of radiation and X-ray therapies to diagnose and treat diseases has witnessed industry-changing developments.
Radiology deals with the use of high-energy radiation and X-rays to diagnose and treat diseases in different parts of the body. Most commonly, radiation therapies are referenced during the diagnosis and treatment of cancerous cells in an individual. High-energy radiation therapies are also helpful for eliminating rapidly growing tumor cells.
One of the key subspecialties of Radiology, which is “Neuroradiology”, deals with the diagnosis and treatment of abnormalities and diseases in the head, spine, neck, and head. A revered neuroradiology expert, Dr. David Douglas, is one of the key authorities on the development of innovative treatment techniques, operational methods, and the use of technology in this domain.
Dr. Douglas has highlighted several highly significant innovations in neuroradiology that could help transform the relationship between healthcare providers and patients. With the use of those innovative techniques, surgeons, and physicians can expedite imaging and diagnostic processes, which could massively influence the timeframe starting from the identification of diseases and leading to effective medicinal interventions and radiation therapies.
Dr. Douglas is one of the highly respected neuroradiology-nuclear medicine physicians. It is among the rarest professional titles in the medical sector, as only a few people practice and gain expertise in both nuclear medicine and neuroradiology. On top of being a radiologist and active-duty physician in the US Air Force, he is an educational leader and motivator.
3D Rendering/Advanced Pre-Surgical Planning
One of the latest developments in the neuroradiology department at leading institutes is the use of 3D and 4D rendering technologies to plan surgeries. The technology provides training and practicing space for experienced surgeons and physicians.
Additionally, 3D renderings provide extremely detailed medical images. Advanced imaging helps experts explain diseases and enhance anatomical understanding of complex biological structures.
AI-Assisted Medical Imaging Database Management
A painstaking task in medical imaging involves the use of different database management techniques to organize imaging files and reports for easy accessibility, interoperability, and sharing. Since medical imaging results are extremely complex, efficiently managing and analyzing data manually becomes an audacious task.
A recent innovation incorporated the use of AI to improve medical imaging database management which subsequently enabled the use of AI-powered sharing, interoperability, and global sharing.
Douglas founded Opic Technology, a for-profit company currently under his leadership. Douglas also extended his efforts to humanitarian projects and founded Rad Impact, a non-profit organization that trains and educates midwives in Uganda, East Africa. Moreover, Douglas earned the Stanford Outstanding Fellow Teaching Award at Stanford University during his role as an assistant professor and esteemed medical expert.
Moreover, his time in the US Air Force was also marked by his achievement of the Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award at Travis Air Force Base. Douglas continues to mentor, educate, and train aspiring medical students, professional fellows, and residents using his experience and a keen eye for innovative opportunities in the healthcare sector.
