Erik L. Ridley[email protected]UltrasoundAuntMinnie.com Ultrasound InsiderApril 29, 2008UltrasoundUltrasound scan protocols for nonmedical personnel offer valueTraining nonmedical personnel to perform simple volume ultrasound scan protocols can produce effective results, according to researchers from the University of Vermont School of Medicine. They developed four protocols to scan the thyroid, gallbladder, kidney, and female transabdominal pelvis. To test the protocols, they had volunteers without imaging experience undergo a 20- to 30-minute training session for each protocol.April 28, 2008PACS/VNAPACS boosts productivity, reporting timesPACS can lead to significant and sustained improvements in reporting times and productivity, according to a five-year study published in Clinical Radiology. A research team from St. George's Hospital NHS Trust in London evaluated the impact of PACS on radiologist reporting time and productivity in a 1,055-bed teaching hospital.April 23, 2008PACS/VNAEnterprise-wide image management brings multiple benefitsExpanding digital healthcare information management systems (DHIMS) beyond the radiology department to handle all images in the enterprise can provide better patient care, save money, and even help the environment, according to Dr. Gary Wendt of the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He spoke during a presentation at the recent DHIMS 2008 conference in San Antonio.April 20, 2008PACS/VNAAuntMinnie.com PACS InsiderApril 15, 2008Image ProcessingAdvanced visualization's benefits come with integration challengesThe use of advanced visualization techniques has shown great clinical utility, but also comes with data management and informatics challenges, according to Dr. Paul J. Chang of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in Illinois. He recently discussed these challenges and ways to effectively integrate advanced visualization techniques and manage the large image datasets.April 6, 2008PACS/VNAWeb-based issue-tracking system boosts radiology QCWhile many radiology departments have transitioned to a largely filmless environment, quality control (QC) processes often remain paper-based. An open-source Web-based issue-reporting tool can help bridge the QC gap, according to research from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore.April 3, 2008Image ProcessingAuntMinnie.com Advanced Visualization InsiderApril 1, 2008PACS/VNABuying a RIS/PACS for a distributed radiology practice requires careful planningSAN ANTONIO - Achieving success with a RIS/PACS network requires appropriate preplanning, navigation of political issues, shrewd vendor evaluation, strong relationship building, sound contracting, and appropriate training, according to a presentation at the Digital Healthcare Information Management Systems (DHIMS) 2008 meeting.March 30, 2008PACS/VNAImaging should play a role in EMR selectionSAN ANTONIO - As institutions contemplate acquisition of electronic medical record (EMR) systems, it's essential that imaging departments be involved in the selection process, according to a presentation at the Digital Healthcare Information Management Systems (DHIMS) 2008 meeting. To achieve EMR success, institutions can make use of lessons learned during PACS adoption.March 27, 2008Previous PagePage 278 of 388Next PageTop StoriesMolecular ImagingPET/CT scans show lung damage in stone workersThe metabolic activities occurring in the lungs of these patients have been unknown.CTSCCT: Study explores diagnostic accuracy of CCTACTSCCT: AI predicts coronary artery calcium scores from chest x-raysCTSCCT: CCTA model shows plaque volume changes in chest pain patientsSponsor ContentYou think ahead. We innovate ahead.
