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CAD nabs the flat polyps VC readers may miss

By Eric Barnes

VIENNA - In two studies presented Sunday at the 2008 European Congress of Radiology, investigators tested colon computer-aided detection (CAD) schemes for their ability to find flat lesions. In both, the sensitivity was reassuringly high, though questions remain about the effect of false-positive CAD detections on reader performance and variations in flat polyp morphology.

March 8, 2008

Finland on track to complete national EMR archive

By Cynthia E. Keen

VIENNA - As Google and Microsoft compete to develop personal health record services in the U.S., Finland is on a fast track to complete a Web-based national electronic medical records (EMR) archive. Scheduled for completion in 2009, the archive will provide near-instant access to medical records by individuals and medical professionals.

March 7, 2008

CAD provides mixed benefits for DR lung exams

By Brian Casey

VIENNA - A pair of presentations on Saturday at the 2008 European Congress of Radiology on computer-aided detection (CAD) for digital radiography (DR) reported mixed benefits for the software in detecting lung nodules in thoracic exams. The presenters discussed their experiences with a commercially available CAD product and its impact on radiologist performance in analyzing DR lung studies.

March 7, 2008

Acceleware releases image reconstruction software

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Image and data processing software developer Acceleware has launched its AxRecon image reconstruction software for the medical imaging, security, and nondestructive testing markets.

March 7, 2008

MIE partners with Google Health

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Electronic medical record (EMR) and PACS provider Medical Informatics Engineering (MIE) of Fort Wayne, IN, will integrate its Minimally Invasive WebChart EMR portfolio with Google Health technology.

March 6, 2008

Merge settles lawsuit

By Erik L. Ridley

Healthcare IT and advanced visualization developer Merge Healthcare has forged an agreement with the plaintiff and other defendants in a derivative action complaint against the Milwaukee-based firm.

March 6, 2008