Erik L. Ridley[email protected]PACS/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, 2008PACS/VNAPlanning eases PACS upgrade woes, vendor changesSAN ANTONIO - PACS upgrades and vendor changes can be challenging and sometimes painful, but thorough planning can smooth the transition, according to Dr. Steven Horii of the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in Philadelphia. He discussed managing PACS upgrades and vendor changes at this week's Digital Healthcare Information Management Systems (DHIMS) 2008 conference.March 26, 2008UltrasoundAutomatic fetal biometry shows promiseAutomated fetal biometry measurements compare well with measurements performed by sonographers, according to research presented at the recent American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) annual meeting. In addition, automation of ultrasound measurement has the potential to improve productivity and patient throughput, enhance accuracy and consistency, and help reduce the risk of repetitive stress injury.March 23, 2008UltrasoundAuntMinnie.com Ultrasound InsiderMarch 18, 2008Previous PagePage 283 of 393Next PageTop StoriesCTNew benchmark helps monitor cumulative CT radiation doseThe findings highlight the need for systematic dose tracking and rigorous justification of imaging.Radiation Oncology/TherapyStudy questions routine use of radiotherapy after bone surgeryUltrasoundCEUS outshines color Doppler imaging for indeterminate kidney lesionsWomens ImagingWomen's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 2: Risk-based vs. annual mammography screening, part 1Digital X-RayChest x-rays reveal atherosclerosis in patients undergoing amputations
