The data explosion involves two major issues. One is the limitations of the hardware and network components. Enhancements in the performance of the IT infrastructure is by far outpaced by the rapid increase in data volumes.
The second issue is the limitations of the human mind. The image data sizes are now at a level at …

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

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

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