SPOTLIGHT -
The Renaissance of the RIS
CHICAGO - Radiology Information Systems are getting new attention, and more advancements are coming to this radiology workhorse tool.
Building a New Radiology Reading Room: Lessons Learned
CHICAGO - Is it time to update your reading room? Eliot Siegel, MD, offered a few suggestions to consider for a comfortable and efficient work space.
Should Radiologists Provide Reports to Patients?
CHICAGO - Patients want access to their imaging reports, but radiologists hesitate. Here’s what to consider when opening your files.
The Path of CT Colonography Reimbursement
CHICAGO - CT colonography’s path to reimbursement has been a complicated process, standing as a reminder for radiologists to get involved in political advocacy.
Imaging Shows Active Lifestyle Slows Alzheimer’s
CHICAGO - Cross-sectional imaging and volumetric scans reveal that widespread adoption of an active lifestyle could reduce cases of Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s Differing Effects on Male, Female Brains
CHICAGO - Brain maps created with multiple MRIs reveal that Alzheimer’s disease affects men and women’s brains differently.
Informatics: The Cause of - and Solution to - Radiology’s Problems
CHICAGO - Radiology is woefully behind the times in its use of informatics, said Paul Chang, MD, who detailed how systems can improve efficiency and accuracy.
How to Make the Most of Your Speech Recognition Software
CHICAGO - Are you getting the most out your speech recognition software? Here are tips for training the tool to record dictations with fewer errors.
Infinitt, Intelerad Top KLAS List of PACS Innovators
Infinitt and Intelerad rose to the top among PACS vendors who offer timely upgrades and expanded usability, according to a KLAS report released at RSNA 2012.
MRI Predicts Survival from Bevacizumab Treatment for Glioblastoma
Changes in tumor enhancement detected by post-gadolinium (Gd) T1-weighted MRI are highly predictive of which patients with recurrent glioblastoma brain tumors will benefit from second-line therapy.
Cloud-based Medical Image Storage Needs Work
CHICAGO - Cloud-based image sharing and storage could be the new standard if the industry can work out standardization, privacy and security concerns.
Wanted: Radiology Resident Leaders
CHICAGO - Radiology needs new strong leaders to strengthen the profession, and residents’ training must begin now to fill the void in the industry.
5 Tips for Radiology Error Disclosure
CHICAGO - Disclosing errors in radiology doesn’t have to be traumatic. Here are some pointers for surviving the disclosure process.
Imaging Technique Shows Brain Can Heal After Injury
CHICAGO - The brain’s ability to compensate for a traumatic injury could result in a new treatment approach, encouraging the brain to heal itself.
Radiologists, Meet Your Patients … Or Else
CHICAGO - The opening session of RSNA 2012 was a call to arms urging radiologists to focus on patients. If they don't, radiology could be in danger.
Agfa Announces Digital DX-D 400
Agfa Healthcare will launch at RSNA 2012 its digital DX-D 400 DR solution marketed as an economical solution for all digital radiography applications.
Maxant to Debut Dual-Format Image Display
Maxant will debut at RSNA 2012 a dual-format medical image viewing display system to allow providers to view digital and analog images side-by-side.
Viztek to Introduce Certified RIS
Digital imaging solutions provider Viztek will debut at RSNA 2012 a new RIS that is certified for the federal meaningful use incentives program.
Merge to Unveil Portal for Patients
Merge will unveil at RSNA 2012 a mobile and online platform that will allow patients to select a radiologist, schedule appointments and receive results.
lifeIMAGE to Debut Image Sharing Service
lifeIMAGE will debut a service allowing physicians, patients and hospitals to create profiles to securely exchange medical information.