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Nowadays, private practices are increasingly being established (54% of radiologists polled reported to be working in one!). Many healthcare professionals, particularly within the medical imaging sector, are endeavoring the exciting venture of setting …

After the shift and necessity to work remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the question remains: Can radiologists work from home? The answer is a resounding yes. Thanks to smart, remote radiology reporting …

Emerging PACS-related technologies are redefining the horizon of diagnostic medical imaging and providing healthcare organizations exciting possibilities of transforming patient care. Dive in with us as we discuss the following key trends revolutionizing …

In a time where patients have access to a wealth of information at their fingertips, there is no shortage of options for where they can go for medical imaging. Now is the right …

Essentially, a VNA is tooled for data migration (a “backend” system) and a PACS facilitates data capturing, arranging, archiving, and sharing of medical image files (the “front-end”). Where PACS is intended to enhance …

In our previous blog, we discussed in detail about the Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) including relevant definitions, its components, key features, and uses. Now, let’s take a closer look at just how VNAs …

Radiology departments and imaging facilities often find themselves under pressure to cut costs and having to face payment reductions. That leads one to wonder about how healthcare providers should navigate these financial constraints …

What is a Vendor Neutral Archive? Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) is a medical imaging technology designed to store medical images and clinically related files in a standard format utilizing a standard interface so …

As the demand for care rises steadily and healthcare organizations struggle to keep up, patients and healthcare practitioners are finding themselves increasingly at odds. On one hand, patients become frustrated with longer wait …

Within the healthcare environment, there are several medical workflow management systems that are employed on a daily basis. Many, if not all, are frequently found in radiology practices and departments. Understanding RIS, PACS, …

Anyone following the news publications recently may have come across what has become an increasingly prolific technological trend, thrust more prominently into the forefront by the COVID-19 pandemic: QR codes. In a survey …

In this guide, we’ll provide a comprehensive overview to help you understand how vital a radiology information system (RIS) is in a hospital or imaging facility. From artificial intelligence to machine learning, there …

What is the ALARA principle? ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) is a radiation safety principle that was established to minimize radiation doses and the release of radioactive materials into the environment. The …

The Founding Father of Radiology: Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen (Roentgen) The history of radiology has started with the discovery of X-Ray by Wilhelm Roentgen in 1985. During his career, physicist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen centered …

After an exhausting day in the world of radiology, whether that be seeing patients, reading studies, or being in the middle of your residency, there is nothing like some funny x ray jokes …

What Does It Mean to Live as a Disabled Person? Since 1992, the United Nations has marked December 3rd as the International Day of Disabled Persons thus, giving a platform for the disabled in the world at …