Imaging Informatics

Structured reporting system earns rave reviews from radiologists, referring providers
The use of a structured template for brain tumor imaging can improve how radiologists and ordering…
DICOM metadata provides valuable insight into MRI workflow
Hoping to make worthwhile MRI workflow improvements? Extracting DICOM metadata can provide more…
Lumbar spine MRI reports too complex for patients to understand
Lumbar spine MRI reports are too confusing for an average patient to read and understand, according…
Surgeon accidentally removes woman's kidney, blames missing radiology results
A Florida-based surgeon must pay a $3,000 fine for removing a woman’s kidney because he thought it…
How AI can help extract follow-up recommendations from radiology reports
Artificial intelligence (AI) can help providers identify follow-up recommendations in radiology…
Inconsistent imaging: CT radiation doses vary around the world
CT protocols and radiation doses vary significantly across different countries, according to a new…
International group announces success of project aimed at improving lung cancer detection
The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) has announced the completion of…
Breast imaging clinic closely monitors workflow to improve efficiency
A hospital-based breast imaging clinic implemented a real-time location system (RTLS) to track its…
How often do radiologists adopt interactive multimedia in clinical reporting?
Radiologists find value in the usage of interactive multimedia, such as hyperlinks, into their…
Structural MRI identifies insomnia as a risk factor for Alzheimer’s
Going by structural MRI of the brain, older people under 80 who have normal cognitive function but…
Radiologists who feel nitpicked in peer review reciprocate in kind
Radiologists on the receiving end of anonymous corrections during peer-review processes are more…
Compared with clinician notes, EHR-based imaging orders are incomplete
Patient information in imaging orders sent via electronic health records (EHRs) is less complete…
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