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Cyberattacks: What can radiology do to boost protection?

AuntMinnie

The sudden, immediate, and complete shutdown of the radiology information system (RIS) and picture archiving and communications system (PACS) was profound and devastating in our tertiary referral center with a high volume and complex case mix,” wrote medical oncologist Dr. Rachel Keogh, and colleagues.

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Bayer, Alara Imaging to Collaborate

Imaging Technology

"Radiation doses from computed tomography (CT) scans on patients are highly variable across patients and hospitals throughout the United States and other nations.1 with these important patient safety measures," Nate Mazonson, CEO and co-founder, Alara Imaging, Inc. 1 Smith-Bindman R, Wang Y, Chu P, et al.

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X-ray Chronicles: Stories from the Frontlines of Medical Imaging (Uttar Pradesh, Faizabad, Farrukhabad, Fatehpur, Firozabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Ghaziabad)

Future Teleradiology

Chapter 5: Safety and Innovation – Balancing Progress and Patient Welfare An examination of the delicate balance between technological progress and patient safety in medical imaging. How PACS streamlines image management, report generation, and collaboration among healthcare teams.

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Philips Brings Mobile CT Lung Screening to Underserved Communities Worldwide

Imaging Technology

An advanced tele-PACS communication system means that remote clinicians can view CT scans within minutes, make a diagnosis, and decide on the best treatment for the patient. With its short scanning times, it reduces breath-hold time, decreasing patient anxiety.

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