Archive for November, 2011

Key considerations when replacing your RIS/PACS

November 17th, 2011

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 …

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Study confirms clinical usefulness of visualization table

November 10th, 2011

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 …

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Setting up efficient breast imaging reading workflow

November 9th, 2011

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 …

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