Imaging Informatics | April 2018

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Wednesday, April 4, 2018

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Cybersecurity report finds PACS highly vulnerable to attack

Health imaging data such as ultrasounds, mammograms, MRIs and PACS information is highly vulnerable to cybersecurity criminals, according to a recent McAfee security report.

Cybersecurity report finds PACS highly vulnerable to attack

Health imaging data such as ultrasounds, mammograms, MRIs and PACS information is highly vulnerable to cybersecurity criminals, according to a recent McAfee security report.

Being a radiologist can be a pain in the neck, ACR survey finds

According to an article published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology, the rise of PACS and digital reading rooms are contributing to work-related musculoskeletal injuries among radiologists.

Being a radiologist can be a pain in the neck, ACR survey finds

Machine learning, radiomics find mammogram features associated with breast cancer subtypes

In a study published in Academic Radiology, researchers used a machine learning radiomic technique to extract quantitative imaging features from digital mammograms. The platform demonstrated the imaging features were associated with breast cancer subtypes.

Machine learning, radiomics find mammogram features associated with breast cancer subtypes

Chest radiograph interruptions add 2 seconds to readings—and may increase burnout, reduce accuracy

Radiologists are subject to a myriad of interruptions. These frequent disturbances increase reading times and reduce accuracy with potentially negative consequences for both patients and providers, according to a recent Academic Radiology study.

Chest radiograph interruptions add 2 seconds to readings—and may increase burnout, reduce accuracy

Radiology software can save $1M, reduce errors in bone density image reporting

A team of Colorado researchers found data entry software can reduce errors in ultrasound and dual-energy x-ray (DEXA) radiology reports while saving time and up to $1 million in radiologist wages over five years.

Radiology software can save $1M, reduce errors in bone density image reporting

Augmented reality could turn surgery into 3D experience, increase patient safety

Applying augmented reality (AR) to surgery may ultimately decrease medical errors made both inside and outside the operating room, according to an article published online by Harvard Business Review.

Augmented reality could turn surgery into 3D experience, increase patient safety

Applying augmented reality (AR) to surgery may ultimately decrease medical errors made both inside and outside the operating room, according to an article published online by Harvard Business Review.

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