Imaging Informatics: Page 1206

Bio-Imaging buys Phoenix Data Systems
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Bio-Imaging Technologies of Newtown, PA, has acquired Phoenix Data Systems of King of Prussia, PA, for $24 million.
March 24, 2008
UltraRad upgrades UltraGateway
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
PACS vendor UltraRad of West Berlin, NJ, has released its UltraGateway version 3.0.
March 24, 2008
Amicas promotes Burns to CFO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
PACS vendor Amicas has replaced its chief financial officer (CF) after former CFO Joseph Hill resigned to join the firm's board of directors.
March 24, 2008
Automatic fetal biometry shows promise
By Erik L. Ridley
Automated 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, 2008
Pictorial essay: 3D ultrasound reveals shoulder pathology
By Dearbhla O'Dwyer and Dr. Stefano Ciatti
The correct diagnosis of shoulder pathology is important but can be challenging. In a pictorial essay, sonographer Dearbhla O'Dwyer and Dr. Stefano Ciatti explain why ultrasound is up to that challenge. In particular, they discuss the value of 3D sonography for the presentation of soft-tissue structures and the overall visualization of shoulder disorders.
March 20, 2008
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Criteria determine CAD mark sensitivity
By Cynthia E. Keen
The sensitivity of computer-aided detection (CAD) algorithms will change depending upon the criteria used to evaluate the precise location of a mark on a suspicious finding. Thus, marking criteria should be specifically defined, both by CAD product vendors and authors reporting study results, according to researchers from the University of Chicago.
March 19, 2008
Effective communication is crucial for radiology department success
By John Sole
A culture of solid interpersonal communication can serve as a positive contributor to a radiology department's bottom line in many ways. John Sole, the PACS administrator supervisor at Swedish American Hospital in Illinois, explains why improving communication in your department can be beneficial for both your staff and patients.
March 19, 2008
MedQuist adds Illinois install
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Speech recognition and transcription technology provider MedQuist has installed its SpeechQ for Radiology speech recognition software at Provena Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL.
March 18, 2008
Teleradiology training center opens in India
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Indian teleradiology services provider Teleradiology Solutions has opened its first teleradiology training center in India.
March 18, 2008
Autofax reporting breakdown spurs Calgary headlines months later
By Cynthia E. Keen
A breakdown of automated fax transmission of radiology reports from the hospitals of the Calgary Health Region (CHR) to referring physicians in the spring of 2007 became the subject of front-page headlines in the local Calgary Herald five months after the problem had been resolved. While some called the situation a "red alert" on the use of electronic health records throughout the province, CHR representatives explained the problem to AuntMinnie.com and detailed the steps the health system took to resolve the issue.
March 18, 2008
Median nets Spanish contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Median Technologies of Biot, France, has signed an agreement with CETIR Grup Mèdic of Barcelona, Spain, to install its LMS-Lung and LMS-Liver computer-aided detection (CAD) software.
March 17, 2008
DR Systems lands nine contracts
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
RIS/PACS vendor DR Systems of San Diego has signed nine new contracts worth more than $3.8 million.
March 17, 2008
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