Observations about the impact of volume to value on equipment purchasing decisions, and how vendors should help. The ongoing shift from volume to value could radically change decisions about the purchase of diagnostic imaging equipment. To gain insight on this topic, Carestream reached out to leaders
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Health identity management and a redefined role for radiologists are in the news. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: preparing for effective health identity management; clinical decision support benefits radiology trainees, redefining the role of radiologists; London hospitals plan to use AI in place of
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Johns Hopkins University and Carestream bring weight-bearing extremity imaging to market. There is a well-known adage in radiology: “You see what you look for; you look for what you know.” British philosopher Gilbert Ryle would likely place this level of thinking in the realm of “knowing
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Radiology & HealthcareIT New this week: advances in ultrasound and PET imaging. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: more than 100 patients with advanced and medication-refractory Parkinson’s disease are undergoing focused ultrasound treatment as part of a pivotal study; Artificial intelligence and wearable technology help predict
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Can you guess the image in the X-ray? June's “Guess the X-ray Image Challenge!” is here! We welcome radiologists, technologists, RAs, MDs, PAs – or anyone who thinks they’re up to the challenge – to guess the subject in this X-ray. Please leave your answer in the comment
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Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs) in the UK represent the biggest national move to join up care in any major western country. A bold healthcare transformation is under way in the UK. Is your radiology department ready for a merger or consolidation? In December 2015, the National
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AI dominates radiology news once again. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: computers that can interpret imaging studies might dramatically change the practice of radiology; researchers developed a machine learning software able to detect small vessel disease in brain CT scans with almost 90 percent
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New CT extremity system has the potential to refine clinical skills, create new surgical techniques, and offer greater intelligence for more predictable outcomes. As a foot and ankle specialist in practice for 28 years, I’ve been involved in a lot of innovation and technology changes. At
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Radiology training and physician follow up are in the news this week. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: medical students aren’t receiving enough radiology training; an expert’s view on machine learning; radiologists and their responsibility for physician follow through; a new machine learning tool that
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Collaboration supports more accurate results, peer learning, and increased productivity - setting us apart from the competition. The term “collaboration” is being used a lot in healthcare. But what are the real outcomes when radiologists collaborate? For Euromedica, the results are evident. Since we implemented our
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Another week of AI in the headlines; plus articles on reporting and automation in radiology. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: workflow automation for select radiology protocols; lessons for radiologists in the business world; the importance of early AI adoption; how interactive media could elevate
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Radiology rooms require experienced planning and skilled project management. A new diagnostic imaging system has the potential to touch hundreds of stakeholders in a healthcare facility. Radiographers, patients, and the physicians who review the radiographs might all benefit from the system’s new features. But leading up to
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Las salas de radiología requieren una planificación experimentada y una gestión de proyectos especializada. Un nuevo sistema de diagnóstico por imágenes tiene el potencial de contactar a cientos de partes interesadas en un centro de salud. Los radiógrafos, los pacientes y los médicos que revisan las
Read MoreSmartphones and soccer headers made headlines this week. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: soccer headers affect a player’s cognitive skills; erasable MRI contrast agents could simplify diagnostic imaging; smartphone reader can expedite treatment by detecting viral and bacterial infections in rural communities; new hacker
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Can you guess the image in the X-ray? May's “Guess the X-ray Image Challenge!” is here! We welcome radiologists, technologists, RAs, MDs, PAs – or anyone who thinks they’re up to the challenge – to guess the subject in this radiograph. Please leave your answer in the comment section
Read MoreWhat’s in the news this week? A bio-inspired imager, blockchain, and IDoR 2018. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: a spotlight on cardiac imaging to commemorate IDoR 2018; HIN’s healthcare industry trends for 2018; a new surgical camera 1,000x more sensitive; imaging scanner use is
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3D extremity CT imaging has changed the way I treat and evaluate patients. Twin Cities Orthopedics recently installed the CARESTREAM OnSight 3D Extremity System at our clinic in Woodbury, Minnesota. At the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting this year, I had the opportunity to
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