Search Tag: radiology

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Regional-healthcare-initiatives-in-the-uk-an-opportunity-for-silo-busting-integrated-diagnostics

2017 02 May

Health authorities in the UK are developing regional initiatives to make significant improvement to health and care. The needs look beyond departmental and organizational boundaries, focusing on the needs of the local population.[1] (These initiatives are called STPs, sustainability and transformational plans). In this article, Chris Scarisbrick,...Read more

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Sectra-signs-contract-with-us-cancer-center-for-enterprise-imaging

2017 02 May

International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company  Sectra  announces that  it has signed a multi-year contract with City of Hope to install the Sectra Enterprise Image Management suite of products for display, transmission, and storage of all images throughout the healthcare system. The multi-departmental PACS and VNA solution, integrated...Read more

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Benefit-risk-assessment-in-diagnostic-imaging

2017 11 Apr

Diagnostic imaging has many effects and there is no common definition of value in diagnostic radiology. A new study proposes using a standardised benefit-risk criteria (BRC) framework to ensure consistent examination of differences among diagnostic alternatives. The study is in press in the journal Academic Radiology.   Several frameworks for...Read more

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Sectra-signs-enterprise-wide-pacs-contract-with-university-of-pennsylvania-health-system

2017 30 Mar

International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company  Sectra  announces that the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) will install Sectra PACS in their healthcare enterprise. The Sectra solution, integrated with UPHS’s radiology information system, Epic Radiant, and the Epic EMR, will enable access and sharing of images and information...Read more

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Siemens-healthineers-paves-the-way-for-precision-medicine

2017 28 Feb

•    High-end MRI scanner launched globally at University Hospital Tübingen, Germany •    New BioMatrix technology adapts automatically to individual anatomical and physiological characteristics to offer consistent, high-quality imaging for all patients •    Modern, new system architecture and innovative applications allow the 3 Tesla system...Read more

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8-clinical-trials-to-be-presented-at-ecr-2017

2017 16 Feb

Hear from investigators of key clinical trials in radiology, who will present preliminary and final results from  recent trials that will impact clinical practice. This year there are two Clinical Trials in Radiology Sessions: Clinical Trials in Radiology 1 When: Wednesday 1 March Time: 12:30 - 13:30 Room: M 1 1. Preoperative Breast...Read more

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Sectra-is-rated-1-in-customer-satisfaction-worldwide-2017-best-in-klas-for-global-non-us-pacs

2017 03 Feb

For the third continuous year, international medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company  Sectra  has been named ‘Best in KLAS’ for Global (Non-US) PACS. This category represents hospitals in all countries other than the US. Earlier this week Sectra announced that, for the fourth consecutive year, it has been given the same award in the category...Read more

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2017-best-in-klas-sectra-is-rated-1-in-customer-satisfaction-for-large-hospital-idn-pacs

2017 01 Feb

International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company  Sectra  announces that for the fourth consecutive year in the US, Sectra PACS has been named ‘Best in KLAS’ for PACS (Large Hospital/IDN) category. The award reflects Sectra’s ongoing commitment and focus on the happiness of its customers. Sectra PACS was first installed in 1993 and,...Read more

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Ahra-2017-spring-conference

2017 09 Mar

AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management is the professional organization representing management at all levels of hospital imaging departments, freestanding imaging centers, and group practices. Founded in 1973, AHRA’s 5000 members reach across the country and around the world. AHRA offers a complete slate of professional development programs...Read more

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Esr-cirse-announce-collaboration

2017 19 Jan

The European  Society of Radiology (ESR) and the Cardiovascular and  Interventional Radiological  Society of Europe (CIRSE), have joined forces to address the future of diagnostic and interventional radiology with a special focus on improving patient care.   Both societies are non-profit organisations that aim to promote educational and...Read more

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The-road-to-making-peer-review-an-added-value-not-an-added-burden

2016 13 Dec

Most radiology departments currently use some form of formalized peer review and those that do not will soon as a result of upcoming legislation. However, many radiologists claim that previous attempts at peer review failed to accomplish the goals of identifying and meeting learning objectives, enhancing performance and improving patient outcome. Instead,...Read more

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Sectra-cardiology-module-incorporated-in-us-healthcare-organization-s-enterprise-imaging-solution

2016 27 Nov

International medical imaging IT company  Sectra  announces that ProMedica is adding the Sectra Cardiology Module into its existing enterprise imaging architecture. Through integration with the Epic Cupid reporting module, physicians will have combined access to their patients’ complete imaging history for both radiology and cardiology.   ProMedica’s...Read more

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Social-media-and-quality-improvement-in-radiology

2016 31 Oct

A study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiologists demonstrates the ability that social media offers us to form a cohesive community, facilitate multi-institutional collaboration, empower patients to actively participate in healthcare decisions, stay updated on trends and issues associated with healthcare, and promote quality improvement...Read more

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Sectra-shows-how-radiology-can-improve-its-service-to-oncologists-thereby-improving-cancer-care

2016 05 Oct

A new report from Sectra shows oncologists’ views on the service they receive from radiology and how they would rate different changes. Better communication stands out as key in taking cancer care to the next level. As the number and complexity of cancer cases increase, radiology spends more and more time providing service to oncologists. This...Read more