2009 August 10 | Middle East Healthcare News

Mammography and Breast Imaging – (Part 1)

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Teleradiology Interpretations May Differ From Final Reads

Major discrepancies in interpretations by teleradiologists and in-house radiologists occur in approximately 6% of commonly ordered CT scans, according to a new paper.

The University of California, San Francisco-Fresno study identified eight major discrepancies due to teleradiology misinterpretation in 550 cases originating in an academic Level 1 trauma center (J Emerg Med 2008 Sep 22.[Epub ahead [...]

Digital Mammography Struggles With PACS Compatibility Glitches

A recent advisory by the FDA urging breast imaging facilities to ensure compatibility between full-field digital mammography systems and PACS exposed an ongoing problem: Interoperability issues persist as some vendors fail to comply with healthcare digital imaging standards.

The FDA learned that image quality from a number of FFDM units was being compromised when displayed on [...]

Choosing Next PACS Gets Complicated Where RIS Is Concerned

Heated debates are not restricted to political circles. One debate currently flourishing in the imaging informatics community is whether to go with single or multiple vendors when purchasing or replacing a RIS or PACS.

PACS have been around long enough that many hospitals are upgrading legacy systems to newer generations. An important consideration is whether to [...]

Ending of A Declining Imaging Market Is Near

The makers of imaging equipment will soon get a handle on industry-wide performance in the first half of 2009, tallying the units sold and revenue earned. They’ll put their numbers in the context of what they believe their competitors did and come up with a snapshot of where we, the imaging community, have been. I’m [...]