The steadily increasing size of image stacks is generally agreed to be one of the most important issues of the future for radiology. The development is, of course, driven by the desire to improve diagnostics and the quality of care. The advantages of thin slices and advanced examinations are great in many situations, so it …

Wide area radiology data explosion, Dr. Claes Lundström, PACS trends, Sectra PACS

When King Edward VII’s Hospital Sister Agnes, London, installed Sectra MicroDose Mammography in October 2008, staff were optimistic that this new investment would not only offer more attractive screening to women, but efficiency would improve, too. They were not disappointed: MicroDose has provided the Hospital with a clear differentiator, and patient throughput has doubled.
Great marketing …

Women's health King Edward VII’s Hospital Sister Agnes, Mammography & Dose, UK

The Telemedicine Clinic (TMC), Barcelona, have connected more than 80 sub-specialist radiologist who work remotely in a pan-European network and at a centralized diagnostic centre, reviewing examinations on assignment from public healthcare providers throughout the continent. Here are four of the key success factors for achieving an efficient workflow in such an enviroment.
Obiously, to make …

Wide area radiology distributed workflow, remote reading, Sectra PACS, TMC

Healthcare providers worldwide are under mounting pressure to increase efficiency. Radiology departments are no exception. Ever-more images need to be processed in less time and at a lower cost – without hospitals or clinics compromising on the quality of care. Furthermore, many hospitals face a lack of radiologists as well as a shortage of specialists …

Wide area radiology distributed workflow, Sectra PACS, TMC

Breast cancer then and now
Breast cancer is the most common disease affecting women. It accounts for more than 30% of all cancers affecting women, far ahead of colon, ovary or lung cancer.
However, breast cancer is responsible for only 1% of cancer-related deaths. In countries with effective screening programs, more than 90% of women diagnosed with …

Women's health Mammography & Dose, mammography screening, photon-counting