Erik L. Ridley[email protected]PACS/VNAPACS app alerts radiologists of follow-up studiesResearchers are reporting their experiences with a PACS plug-in app that allows radiologists to automatically track whether follow-up imaging studies have been performed. The app opens the door for an expanded role in patient management -- and closer relationships with referring physicians.January 22, 2012PACS/VNAPACS market primed for double-digit growthThe global PACS market generated $2.8 billion U.S. (2.1 billion euros) in revenues in 2010, and it is expected to grow at a 10% compound annual growth rate to reach approximately $5.4 billion (4.2 billion euros) by 2017, according to a new report from market research firm GlobalData.January 18, 2012HomeDigital x-ray for black lung; assessing melanoma therapy responseJanuary 11, 2012Advanced VisualizationQuality control program boosts 3D lab performanceA quality control program can not only lower 3D image generation errors in 3D labs, it can also improve productivity, according to a study published in the January issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.January 9, 2012PACS/VNAImporting outside studies into PACS avoids repeat imagingRepeat imaging studies can add unnecessary cost and radiation dose for patients. Importing outside imaging exams into PACS can significantly improve the odds of avoiding this source of overutilization, according to research from the University of California, San Francisco.December 25, 2011PACS/VNAAuntMinnie.com PACS InsiderDecember 20, 2011PACS/VNACloud-based platform facilitates patient data sharingCloud-based systems can offer a secure and efficient means of sharing images and radiology reports, according to a presentation of results from Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital at the recent RSNA 2011 meeting in Chicago.December 20, 2011PACS/VNAiPad up for challenge of plain radiographsAn iPad can be used to reliably assess for pneumothorax on plain radiography chest films, potentially opening the door for an increased role for mobile devices in emergency radiography applications, according to research presented at the recent RSNA 2011 meeting in Chicago.December 18, 2011Advanced VisualizationAuntMinnie.com Advanced Visualization InsiderDecember 13, 2011PACS/VNASize matters: iPad tops iPhone for evaluating acute strokeBoth the iPhone 4 and iPad 2 can be employed by on-call neuroradiologists for evaluating acute stroke, according to research presented at the recent RSNA 2011 meeting in Chicago. The iPad 2 was judged to be the better option, however.December 13, 2011Previous PagePage 210 of 389Next PageTop StoriesMolecular ImagingExperts issue appropriate use criteria for molecular breast imagingThe criteria offer use scenarios for technetium-99 (Tc-99m) sestamibi-based gamma camera imaging of the breast.MRIfMRI: Cognitive behavioral therapy positively affects the brainPractice ManagementPost Cures Act, outpatients access radiology reports fasterMRIMRI may help guide brachial plexus surgeryAIShould hospitals pursue local domain LLM adaptation for radiology reports?
