Radiologists use diagnostic imaging to non-invasively look inside the body to help determine the causes of an injury or an illness, and confirm a diagnosis. Providers use many imaging modalities to do so, including CT, MRI, X-ray, Ultrasound, PET and more.
Chest CT is routinely performed for things like lung cancer screening, coronary calcium assessment and pulmonary nodule surveillance, but the modality also can be used to extract additional information.
By highlighting subtle abnormalities that could otherwise be overlooked, an algorithm could potentially serve as an additional safety net when radiographic findings are indeterminate.
A substantial number of the U.S. public is not aware of the federal government’s plan to make electronic health records (EHRs) available to all citizens, according to a survey of 1095 consumers recently conducted by IDC's Health Industry Insights. Seventy percent of respondents claimed they were unaware of the plans.
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Inc. highlighted at HIMSS06 last week in San Diego its TissueMetrix Tissue Bank Management Software for Research Applications, a scalable system that lets researchers easily manage tissue banks of any size or complexity.
At HIMSS 2006 last week, CareTech gave attendees a look at MediCom Central — an application that can be employed at various levels throughout a healthcare organization to give physician groups, clinical departments, administrative teams and others a means by which to communications efficiently and better organize essential information, from any location.
Citrix Systems Inc. at HIMSS06 last week in San Diego showcased its remote desktop access service, Citrix GoToMyPC Corporate, which lets users benefit from its secure, fast and simple on-demand service.
Allscripts announced today a strategic partnership with Advanced Clinical Software (ACS), the developer of Study Manager Clinical Trials management software.
Emdeon Corp. highlighted at HIMSS06 last week in San Diego its Practice Services division, which helps physician practices meet the challenges of healthcare with innovative solutions, including electronic health records, encounter documentation, document and image management, and wireless and Internet connectivity.
