article thumbnail

PowerPoint files may contain protected imaging health information

AuntMinnie

The team assessed PowerPoint files that contained images for personal health information such as the patient's full name, medical registration number, date, and geographic indicator smaller than a state. A search for "Radiology Chest X-ray filetype:ppt" resulted in accessible PHI in 40% of the presentations with images.

article thumbnail

The Top 5 Benefits of Diagnostic Imaging in El Paso

Professional Radiology

Helps Doctors Monitor Disease Progression Diagnostic imaging is one of the most important markers that doctors utilize to monitor the progression of diseases for a variety of ailments, including: Certain types of malignant cancer Pneumonia and other respiratory diseases Internal bleeding Brain injuries Cardiac conditions Acute injuries (i.e.,