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In a couple of weeks, the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine will kick off its annual meeting. From the looks of the program schedule, there will be plenty of sessions to whet the digital appetite of any informaticist. For those who won’t be there (or those who want a sneak peek), we’ve highlighted some of the sessions that sound interesting in this month’s E-News Exclusive.
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What’s Happening at SIIM 2016
The Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) will hold its annual meeting at the end of this month in Portland, Oregon. As in years past, educational sessions at the conference will be as diverse as the field itself.
The show kicks off on June 29 with an opening session (8:30-9:30 AM) titled “The Race for the Care — Leveraging Innovation to Drive Patient Centered Care,” which will be presented by Rasu B. Shrestha, MD, MBA, chief innovation officer at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and executive vice president of UPMC Enterprises. According to information provided by SIIM, the session will focus on the changes and challenges that face radiology today and how those in the field must adapt to “enable the very basic elements of patient-centered care: the free flow of data, a team approach to care, better communication, and care that is personal and empathic.”
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What's Next for MRgFUS?
As the use of MR-guided focused ultrasound becomes more widespread, researchers and developers have begun to look into more uses for the technology, including, most recently, to treat uterine fibroids in women who wish to preserve fertility and to provide pain relief for patients with bone metastases. Still, reimbursement questions linger. Read more »
Reporter's Notebook: SIR 2016
Read about the latest research findings presented at the conference. Read more »
A Wider Umbrella for Cloud VNA
Cloud-based vendor-neutral archives are enabling more than just data storage. Read more »
A Bigger Slice for PET/CT?
Several manufacturers have been working to expand their PET/CT offerings and utilizing new technology that is helping doctors and patients alike. Read more » |
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