Your guide to medical data encryption and transfer for secured digital storage Key Takeaways Data security is essential in the healthcare industry for protecting confidential patient information, including images, in compliance with HIPAA regulations Multisite medical data sharing is critical in modern clinical practice and medical research Data sharing and storage must preserve individual…
Automate clinical processes and detect anomalies human eyes cannot with AI and machine learning Key Takeaways: Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can be used by radiologists, pathologists, and oncologists for diagnosis, segmentation, classification, and other medical applications Minute changes that are often missed by the human eye can be detected with…
Digital image sharing means faster diagnosis, more collaboration, and better visual data for pathologists Key Takeaways: Digital image sharing has become standard in labs worldwide because of its numerous advantages, including improved patient outcomes Sharing pathology images digitally means they get where they need to be when they are needed Worldwide collaboration is…
Key Takeaways: The technology revolution of the last 20 years has spurred an evolution in cardiac imaging Among current trends is a greater role for radiologists in outpatient imaging, taking over some of the diagnostics normally performed by cardiologists As new, safer, and more helpful imaging tests have been developed, older technologies have fallen…
While patient journeys can involve different healthcare settings, digital image sharing ensures healthcare services are well-coordinated and lead to the best possible results Key Takeaways: Technology-enabled care provides the means to share vital information quickly, which improves patient outcomes Sharing images with patients gives them a much better understanding of the health issue…
The FDA has amended the classification of medical imaging devices and functions, including PACS. Key Takeaways: The changes enacted by the 21st Century Cure Act have resulted in alteration of the legal definition of “device” The eight FDA device reclassifications so far affect image storage devices, picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), and…
Making it easier to access medical images across platforms improves patient outcomes and satisfaction while saving money and time Key Takeaways: 81% of adults support increased access to medical images for themselves and their providers Patient satisfaction increases, communication gets a boost, and they trust their doctors more when information is shared with…
From greater use of 3D modeling to point-of-care devices, medical imaging continues to evolve Key Takeaways: Medical science is not like Star Trek yet, but medical imaging marches forward in the quest to provide deeper, clearer images of the human body Medical imaging began with the microscope, where cells were viewed for the…
The changing healthcare landscape demands improvements in how medical images are shared — and electronic sharing is on the radar Key Takeaways: Medical image sharing systems are becoming more important because an increasingly aging population requires more medical attention Image files are too large to send over traditional channels like email, and most…
3D holograms eased the way for removal of a rare lesion in a dangerous location Key Takeaways: Presented with a 13-year-old girl with numerous heart problems that required precision surgery, cardio surgeons at Niklaus Children’s Hospital employed 3D imaging technology Mixed reality tools allowed surgeons to precisely plan cuts to remove a tumor…