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Sectra provides industry-leading medical imaging IT-systems for radiology, mammography, orthopaedic and rheumatology departments. With more than 20 years of leading innovation, Sectra maintains its position at the forefront of medical imaging IT thanks to close cooperation with top research centers and more than 1,100 customers.

For two decades, healthcare organizations have struggled with a common challenge: how to archive and distribute medical images and data across a healthcare enterprise with maximum efficiency. In this article, Hans Lugnegård, director of product management at Sectra, gives his thoughts on what to consider when facing this challenge.

Enterprise control, Wide area radiology Hans Lugnegård, image distribution, image sharing

Efficiency is the keyword in breast imaging workflow. Efficient workflow that results in rapid report turnaround times and improved quality of care is important for the patient and the imaging provider.This article discusses best practices for setting up efficient breast imaging reading workflow based on interviews with prominent breast imaging providers such as Elizabeth Wende Breast Care (USA), Breast Check (Ireland), and Breast Unit Helsingborg (Sweden).

Women's health Breast imaging, Breast Imaging PACS

Many hospitals find themselves dealing with heavy internal pressure for increased efficiency, as well as tougher government demands on financial and quality reports. Many hospitals are also experiencing greater demand for CT and MR, but are facing stagnant budgets that are not increasing to match this heightened demand. Only by boosting operational efficiency can these …

Enterprise control Business intelligence, data mining, Per Bankvall

Few will dispute that implementing a first-time RIS/PACS makes great business and clinical sense, but how about replacing a RIS/PACS? On the “income side”, it’s pretty straightforward. Not all systems – and not all vendors – are equal. System design can create true efficiency boosters, such as added functionality, ease of use and workflow efficiencies …

Clinical perspective, Wide area radiology integration, migration, RIS/PACS replacement

A scientific study to assess the usefulness of Sectra Visualization Table for preoperative planning of orthopedic surgeons was presented at the global conference Visualization 2011 in Providence, Rhode Island, at the end of October. The main development objectives for Sectra Visualization Table have been to meet real clinical needs and to offer a very low …

Clinical perspective Dr. Claes Lundström, Sectra Visualization Table

The complex environment within breast imaging often includes high volumes, many different modalities and images taken at several locations. This puts high demands on the imaging practice and its radiologists.
This article reviews best practices for setting up efficient breast imaging reading workflow based on interviews with prominent breast imaging providers, such as Elizabeth Wende Breast …

Clinical perspective Breast imaging, Breast Imaging PACS

In this webinar, arranged by Applied Radiology, Dr Linver, Director of mammography at X-ray Associates of New Mexico, will analyze key challenges in mammography, strategies for improving efficiency and quality, changes in the regulatory landscape, ways to maximize reimbursement and much more.
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Women's health Breast Imaging PACS, Mammography

For a rheumatologist, DAS (Disease Activity Score) is a commonly used clinical tool for the diagnosis of RA (rheumatoid arthritis). Diagnosing an RA patient can many times be a challenge, even for rheumatologists with many years of experience. At Sectra we offer the rheumatologist a complementary tool to monitor RA patients, we offer the technology …

Clinical perspective DAS, DXR, Rheumatoid Arthritis

On September 1, the transaction announced on June 27 regarding Philips’ acquisition of Sectra’s mammography modality business operation was concluded. Accordingly, Philips is now the owner of the MicroDose modality business. We interviewed Dr Torbjörn Kronander, President of Sectra’s medical operations to find out about the future ahead.
Q: What does this transaction mean for …

Clinical perspective, Enterprise control, Wide area radiology, Women's health Dr. Torbjörn Kronander

Interview with Torkel B Brismar, associate professor and senior consultant at Radiology Clinic, Karolinska University Hospital, Sweden
Osteoporosis is one of the most painful and costly diseases in the world. It primarily affects women, particularly after menopause. It can cause pain and, in severe cases, fractures of, for example, the wrist, hip or spine.
In a joint …

Clinical perspective, Women's health Karolinska University Hospital, OneScreen, Osteoporosis