AI was once again the hot topic at this year’s RSNA. With close to 60 AI start-ups in the Machine Learning Showcase and most of the incumbent modality and imaging IT vendors marketing AI to varying degrees, the technology was hard to ignore at this year’s meeting. Cutting through the inevitable hype, it was clear that vendors are making progress with bringing AI solutions into the daily workflows of radiologists and other imaging specialists. From our discussions with radiologists and from the
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GE, InTouch Health Partner to Use Telehealth in Remote Training for Radiologists
GE Healthcare has partnered with InTouch Health, a provider of FDA-cleared remote presence devices, to help train imaging techs and radiologists to use high-tech imaging devices. It’s an innovative use of telehealth technology that reduces the costs associated with onsite follow-up training, and in a recent pilot, was shown to improve training quality, potentially saving lives. The pilot connected GE experts to healthcare providers in over 200 telepresence classes around the world, successfully
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DICOM Medical Imaging Tablet to Untether Radiologists from Workstations
During this RNSA15 this week, IMAGE Information Systems unveiled MED-TAB™ -- the world’s first portable DICOM-calibrated medical image display. The tablet is expected to change teleradiology because for the first time, imaging specialists are not tied to their workstation for premium quality image analysis, measurement and reporting.
MED-TAB can be used for bedside image analysis, in surgery theaters, by on-call radiologists and in emergency situations. It was developed by a team of imaging
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RSNA Launches Image Share Validation Program
During RNSA15, the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), in collaboration with The Sequoia Project, today introduced the Image Share Validation Program, a conformity assessment program that will set the standard for consistency in the marketplace. The Image Share Validation Program will encourage the adoption of image-sharing capabilities by imaging vendors and radiology sites, expanding access to medical images and reports whenever and wherever they are needed. The Validation Program
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Fujifilm Unveils Next Generation Digital Radiography
During Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago this week, FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. unveiled the FDR Visionary Suite*, a next generation Automatic Positioning Digital Radiographic X-ray Room System. The new flagship system was designed to optimize imaging workflow while improving diagnostic capabilities. A flexible fully automated positioning digital radiographic room system allows technologists to focus on what matters most--the patient--positioning, safety, and
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