3D virtual models superimposed on patients via virtual reality headsets are helping surgeons perform better surgeries Key Takeaways: The current way of performing surgery means surgeons have to look back and forth between their computer screens and patients during the procedure Augmented Reality can help surgeons perform surgeries more conveniently by giving them…
Sharing medical images to get expert second opinions and consultation can now be a swift and simple process Key Takeaways: Second opinions in healthcare can save lives Expert consultations between healthcare professionals help avoid misdiagnosis and unneeded procedures Additional reviews reassure patients that they are getting the right diagnoses and best medical care…
The advent of digital 3d modeling techniques can help medical students improve anatomical comprehension and surgical training Key Takeaways: Many medical students struggle to gain a proper understanding of anatomical structures and their spatial relationships, and 3D technology can be leveraged to neutralize this problem When students engage with 3D holographic models built…
Encrypting medical image data offers extra protection against cyberattacks and other security threats Key Takeaways: Cybercriminals are always lurking, ready to intercept electronically transmitted data, and they also go after images for reasons that include insurance fraud The use of mobile devices for reviewing patient data has compounded the problem HIPAA regulations require…
Cloud-based technology offers a secure, swift, and inexpensive alternative to traditional media storage that must be welcomed by modern medical facilities Key Takeaways: Most healthcare organizations stick to using CDs because they think it is working fine and cumbersome technological upgrades are not needed They are also fearful that an upgrade may make…
AR provides unparalleled views inside the human body that help surgeons make better plans for difficult procedures Key Takeaways: AR overcomes the navigational and visual challenges of precision surgery AR is being used in pedicle screw replacement with an accuracy rate of 94.1%, eliminating many of the risks, including neurological damage, via precise…
A well thought out medical image storage strategy can save medical facilities time, money, and patient lives Key Takeaways: There are 5 basic factors for a successful medical image storage strategy: vendor neutrality, data encryption, scalability, compliance with standards and regulations, and leveraging The cloud Your storage strategy should be vendor-neutral to allow…
The advantages of digital image sharing can no longer be ignored Key Takeaways: Medical images distributed via CD are expensive to produce and lack proper security protocols, among other issues Patients are clamoring for online access, and 87% say they want digital access to their radiology images CDs can cost up to $15…
3D surgical modeling improves pre-surgical preparations — translating to better patient outcomes Key Takeaways: Advancement in 3D surgical modeling have the potential to unlock significant improvement of surgical preparation and outcomes Holographic models of patient organs give surgeons comprehensive, patient-specific anatomical and pathological context of the procedures they will perform Surgeons are better…
Holographic 3D modeling technology can be used to gain new insight into the realm of pre-birth fetal correction Key Takeaways: 3D imaging technology allows surgeons to have a detailed study of the fetal organs inside the womb Holographic images have shown promising potential in aiding birth defect correction via surgery 3D technology is…