Erik L. Ridley[email protected]Imaging InformaticsAuntMinnieEurope.com Healthcare Informatics InsiderFebruary 3, 2015Clinical NewsIrish find imaging requests often include incorrect detailsElectronic requests for imaging studies from clinicians frequently include erroneous clinical information, a problem that may lead to a variety of troubling issues, challenges, and choppy waters for radiology departments, researchers from the Republic of Ireland have found.February 3, 2015Clinical NewsBrazil team finds WhatsApp suitable for reviewing bone fracturesWhatsApp Messenger is one of the most popular instant messaging apps for smartphones today. But it's not just for chatting or sharing videos and photos: It can also be used as a diagnostic tool for viewing certain types of CT scans and radiographs, according to a study from Brazil.February 2, 2015Clinical NewsBrazil team finds WhatsApp suitable for reviewing bone fracturesWhatsApp Messenger is one of the most popular instant messaging apps for smartphones today. But it's not just for chatting or sharing videos and photos: It can also be used as a diagnostic tool for viewing certain types of CT scans and radiographs, according to a study from Brazil.February 2, 2015Enterprise ImagingAuntMinnieEurope.com PACS InsiderJanuary 14, 2015Clinical NewsiPads are sufficient to diagnose spine fracturesRadiologists can make use of iPads to diagnose thoracolumbar spine fractures on radiographs, performing just as well as they would on traditional PACS diagnostic workstations, Greek researchers reported at the recent RSNA meeting in Chicago.January 14, 2015Imaging InformaticsNew display calibration method may boost color image viewingAlthough color now pervades medical imaging, currently accepted calibration methods for imaging displays still rely on assessing gray levels. Display calibration may soon enter the color era, however, if a proposed extension to the DICOM Grayscale Standard Display Function is adopted.January 8, 2015Enterprise ImagingiPad can replace mouse for driving PACS workstationTired of using a mouse to control your PACS workstation software? Thanks to its touchscreen interface, an iPad is capable of handling this task, researchers from Stanford University in California reported at the 2014 RSNA meeting.January 1, 2015Medical, Legal, and PracticeRadiologists face constant interruptions during daily workRadiologists are constantly interrupted during their normal daily workflow in the reading room, which could have significant implications for patient care, according to a study presented at this year's RSNA meeting.December 30, 2014Medical, Legal, and PracticePatients prefer shorter, less-complex radiology reportsPatients may be accessing their radiology reports more often through online patient portals, but do they understand what they're reading? Not very well, if research presented at RSNA 2014 is any indication.December 23, 2014Previous PagePage 36 of 58Next PageTop StoriesCTGoogle AI Studio shows potential for AI-based lung cancer detectionThe model identified lung malignancies and produced consistent, structured reports, but needs further refinement.ECR 2026Video from ECR: MRI safety expert highlights role of national guidance in EuropeWomens ImagingThe future of BI-RADS includes AIAIPerspective: Reporting transparency is essential in AI studiesMRIUnstable brain networks may drive multiple sclerosis fatigue
