Machine learning in radiology and Federal Health Pavilion at HIMSS17 are in the news. Diagnostic Reading summary includes: the HIMSS17 federal health IT solutions pavilion; first hospital in Canada to embrace medical 3D printing for surgical planning; machine learning in radiology targets efficiency; the barriers to
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Balancing patient populations with changes in procedures and equipment. By Rick Perez, Administrative Director, Winthrop University Hospital's Department. Radiology room requirements are a paradox. Imaging rooms require solid construction to support 1,000 pound overhead tube cranes as well as lead linings to contain x-ray scatter. Yet they
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This week’s articles include: EHRs and HIEs lacking, and post-processing in radiology. Diagnostic Reading summary includes: radiology in the era of payment reform; making the most of EHRs is easier said than done; exposing reasons for the difficulties in connecting patient information; brain MRI might help
Read MoreCan you guess the image in the X-ray? It’s February, and with a new month comes a new “Guess the X-ray Image Challenge”. Here's a hint: there are 2 items in the image and you likely have them on or near your desk! We welcome radiologists, technicians,
Read MoreAlgorithms, on-the-job-training, and confidence are topics in radiology this week. Diagnostic Reading summary includes: radiologists face pressure to consolidate; an algorithm can extract and characterize findings in radiology reports; a year of clinical practice dramatically improves competency among radiologists; The Journal of the ACR outlines reasons
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Improving access and precision, and decreasing costs along the care pathway. What lies ahead for the future of medical imaging? In 2017, Carestream is pushing the boundaries of engineering innovation in radiology in four important areas: Accelerating processing speedExpanding the parameters of 3D and 4DCapturing images at
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Forbes healthcare predictions for 2017; rads less susceptible to vendor perks. Diagnostic Reading summary includes: Forbes healthcare predictions for 2017; can EHRs offer personalized care; why radiology is less susceptible to enticements from healthcare vendors; exercise might help men (but not women) stave off Alzheimer’s disease;
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In the news: 'radiologist' a top career; healthcare created most jobs in 2016. Diagnostic Reading summary includes: ‘radiologist" landed at No. 45 on CNN's list of the top 100 careers; many YouTube videos designed to educate patients don’t address important quality and safety concerns; radiology journals
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Topics include: interoperability needs more progress; CDC increases Zika funding. Diagnostic Reading summary includes: the need for increased interoperability; patients who travel for medical care are creating opportunities for new hotels near specialty hospitals; study shows millions of Americans can afford medical coverage thanks to Obamacare;
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Can you guess the image in the X-ray? Happy New Year! What better way to start 2017 than by participating in our new “Guess the X-ray Challenge!” Here's a hint: they are 2 items to help keep you warm in the winter months! We welcome radiologists, technicians, RAs,
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