Who You Gonna Call? Automatically Connecting Radiologists to the Right Clinician.

abstract：:The architectural design and construction of a new imaging department is one of the most complex challenges in healthcare architecture. When a client also plans a simultaneous change in basic operating system technology from film-based to filmless imaging, the challenge for both hospital management and the facility/te...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Brye PE,Loharikar R,Duda E

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To illustrate the availability, effectiveness, and practical use of Open-Source tools in developing a radiology paper from its beginning to its presentation and publication. Practical use of a complete set of Open-Source applications for writing, e-mail corresponding, slide show, image retrieval, and manipulation is s...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Faccioli N,Perandini S,Barillari M,D'Onofrio M,Mucelli RP

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Different digital medical images have been printed on paper with a continuous ink jet printer, and the quality has been evaluated. The emphasis has been on digital chest radiographs from a computed radiography system. The ink jet printing technique is described as well as the handling of the image data from image sour...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Kirkhorn T,Kehler M,Nilsson J,Lyttkens K,Andersson B,Holmer NG

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New consumer technologies and interoperability standards have dated the first standardized curriculum for imaging informatics fellowships suggested by the Society for Computer Applications in Radiology (SCAR) in 2004 (Journal of digital imaging 17(4):244-248, 2004). Last year, analysis from this institution characteri...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Makeeva V,Vey B,Cook TS,Nagy P,Filice RW,Wang KC,Balthazar P,Harri P,Safdar NM

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes a segmentation technique that uses the watershed transformation to provide mass detection in dense breast digitized images. The technique consists of four steps: preprocessing, which isolates the breast from the image background; histogram equalization to enhance the contrast; watershed transfor...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Santos VT,Schiabel H,Góes CE,Benatti RH

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fusion of CT and MR images allows simultaneous visualization of details of bony anatomy provided by CT image and details of soft tissue anatomy provided by MR image. This helps the radiologist for the precise diagnosis of disease and for more effective interventional treatment procedures. This paper aims at designing ...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Ganasala P,Kumar V

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the introduction of digital imaging in radiology, CD-Rs are increasingly used to distribute patient materials. This study investigates the application of a new software package and work protocol to integrate out-hospital data into the local PACS (picture archive and communication system) archive, which is hampere...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： van Ooijen PM,Guignot J,Mevel G,Oudkerk M

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our aim was to prove the feasibility of the remote interpretation of real-time transmitted ultrasound videos of dynamic and static organs using a smartphone with control of the image quality given a limited internet connection speed. For this study, 100 cases of echocardiography videos (dynamic organ)-50 with an eject...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Kim C,Cha H,Kang BS,Choi HJ,Lim TH,Oh J

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study investigates the effect of a substantial dose reduction on the variability of lung nodule volume measurements by assessing and comparing nodule volumes using a dedicated semiautomated segmentation software on ultralow-dose computed tomography (ULD-CT) and standard-dose computed tomography (SD-CT) data. In 20...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Hein PA,Romano VC,Rogalla P,Klessen C,Lembcke A,Bornemann L,Dicken V,Hamm B,Bauknecht HC

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to retrospectively evaluate radiologist performance in detection of lacunar infarcts on T1- and T2-weighted images, without and with the use of a computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) scheme. Thirty T1-weighted and 30 T2-weighted MR images obtained from 30 patients were used for assessing observ...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Uchiyama Y,Asano T,Kato H,Hara T,Kanematsu M,Hoshi H,Iwama T,Fujita H

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Teleradiology applications often use an interactive conferencing mode with remote control mouse pointers. When a telephone is used for voice communication, latencies of the data network can create a temporal discrepancy between the position of the mouse pointer and the verbal communication. To assess the effects of th...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Stahl JN,Tellis W,Huang HK

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An integrated picture archiving and communication system (PACS) is a large investment in both money and resources. With all of the components and systems contained in the PACS, a methodical set of protocols and procedures must be developed to test all aspects of the PACS within the short time allocated for contract co...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Lewis TE,Horton MC,Kinsey TV,Shelton PD

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate a computerized method of calculating a breast density index (BDI) from digitized mammograms that was designed specifically to model radiologists' perception of breast density. A set of 153 pairs of digitized mammograms (cranio-caudal, CC, and mediolateral oblique, ...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Boone JM,Lindfors KK,Beatty CS,Seibert JA

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As hospitals convert from conventional film-based imaging to picture archival and communications systems (PACS), methods for managing an enormous library of images must change considerably. While most hospitals are required to retain general, nonmammographic, radiologic images for 7 years beyond the examination date, ...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Blado ME

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To solve the problems of image displays in filmless radiology conferences for the purpose of teaching, we made an experimental design of a conference system with dual 50-in. plasma monitors for displaying larger images and a shared folder containing shortcuts to images for quick display during conferences on the deskt...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Abe K,Narata M,Tanaka I,Takahashi M,Igarashi A,Sasaki T,Matsuyama K,Tohi N,Kosuda S

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this work, two different approaches are proposed for region of interest (ROI) segmentation using transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) images. The two methods aim to extract informative features that are able to characterize suspicious regions in the TRUS images. Both proposed methods are based on multi-resolution analysis...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Mohamed SS,Li J,Salama MM,Freeman G

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Today, many hospitals have a running enterprise picture archiving and communication system (PACS) and their administrators should have the tools to measure the system activity and, in particular, how much it is used. The information would be valuable for decision-makers to address asset management and the development ...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Calabrese R,Beltrame M,Accardo A

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For a region-wide teleradiology network in Germany a vendor-independent Uptime-server concept was defined. The Uptime-server was realized for the availability check and prospective error-detection of the emergency teleradiology servers and clients based on encrypted digital imaging and communication in medicine (DICOM...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Weisser G,Ruggiero S,Runa A,Düber C,Neff W,Walz M

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Image file format is often a confusing aspect for someone wishing to process medical images. This article presents a demystifying overview of the major file formats currently used in medical imaging: Analyze, Neuroimaging Informatics Technology Initiative (Nifti), Minc, and Digital Imaging and Communications in Medici...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Larobina M,Murino L

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Validation of medical signal and image processing systems requires quality-assured, representative and generally acknowledged databases accompanied by appropriate reference (ground truth) and clinical metadata, which are composed laboriously for each project and are not shared with the scientific community. In our vis...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Deserno TM,Welter P,Horsch A

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mammographic breast density has been established as an independent risk marker for developing breast cancer. Breast density assessment is a routine clinical need in breast cancer screening and current standard is using the Breast Imaging and Reporting Data System (BI-RADS) criteria including four qualitative categorie...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Mohamed AA,Luo Y,Peng H,Jankowitz RC,Wu S

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of global mortality, yet its early detection remains a vexing problem of modern medicine. Although the computed tomography (CT) calcium score predicts cardiovascular risk, relatively high cost ($250-400) and radiation dose (1-3 mSv) limit its universal utility as a screening...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Mafi JN,Fei B,Roble S,Dota A,Katrapati P,Bezerra HG,Wang H,Wang W,Ciancibello L,Costa M,Simon DI,Orringer CE,Gilkeson RC

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone density measurement by quantitative computed tomography (QCT) commonly uses an external reference phantom to decrease scan-to-scan and scanner-to-scanner variability. However, the peripheral location of these phantoms and other phantom variables is also responsible for a measurable degradation in accuracy and pre...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Boden SD,Goodenough DJ,Stockham CD,Jacobs E,Dina T,Allman RM

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is increasing prevalence of digital diagnostic imaging in veterinary medicine with a progressive need to use medical imaging software. As Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM)-viewers for veterinary use do not require medical device approval in many countries, freeware viewers might be a practic...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Brühschwein A,Klever J,Hoffmann AS,Huber D,Kaufmann E,Reese S,Meyer-Lindenberg A

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After several years of continuous operation, the utility of digital viewing stations as assessed by bedside clinicians has been investigated through the distribution of questionnaires to past and present users. The results of the questionnaire have indicated that the bedside physicians prefer using the workstations ov...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Humphrey LM,Fitzpatrick K,Paine SS,Ravin CE

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several studies have addressed the implications of filmless radiologic imaging on telemedicine, diagnostic ability, and electronic teaching files. However, many publishers still require authors to submit hard-copy images for publication of articles and textbooks. This study compares the quality digital images directly...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Christian ME,Davidson HC,Wiggins RH 3rd,Berges G,Cannon G,Jackson G,Chapman B,Harnsberger HR

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Optimization of brightness distribution in the template used for detection of cancerous masses in mammograms by means of correlation coefficient is presented. This optimization is performed by the evolutionary algorithm using an auxiliary mass classifier. Brightness along the radius of the circularly symmetric templat...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Bator M,Nieniewski M

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper, we describe and evaluate a system that extracts clinical findings and body locations from radiology reports and correlates them. The system uses Medical Language Extraction and Encoding System (MedLEE) to map the reports' free text to structured semantic representations of their content. A lightweight r...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Sevenster M,van Ommering R,Qian Y

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In today's radiology workflow, free-text reporting is established as the most common medium to capture, store, and communicate clinical information. Radiologists routinely refer to prior radiology reports of a patient to recall critical information for new diagnosis, which is quite tedious, time consuming, and prone t...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Tahmasebi AM,Zhu H,Mankovich G,Prinsen P,Klassen P,Pilato S,van Ommering R,Patel P,Gunn ML,Chang P

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Digital imaging systems used in radiology rely on electronic display devices to present images to human observers. Active-matrix liquid crystal displays (AMLCDs) continue to improve and are beginning to be considered for diagnostic image display. In spite of recent progress, AMLCDs are characterized by a change in lum...

journal_title：Journal of digital imaging

authors： Fifadara DH,Averbukh A,Channin DS,Badano A

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00