Amit Mehta - Böcker

PACS: A Guide to the Digital Revolution, Second Edition fills an incredible need by explaining the technological advances associated with the transition of radiology departments to filmless environments. The editors are leaders in the field of medical imaging and they provide insight into emerging technologies for physicians, administrators, and other interested groups. Chapters address key topics in current literature with regard to the generation, transfer, interpretation, and distribution of images. This new edition has been updated to include: 1. An overview of the latest medical imaging standards; 2. A discussion of security issues as they relate to PACS, especially regarding HIPAA; 3. An introduction to current information on PACS workstations, including the impact of new software and hardware on radiologists; 4. An updated explanation of data storage and compression that highlights how advancements are applied; 5. A section on how PACS influences research and education.

The Internet has proven to be a great resource for the medical community. It has specifically had a great impact on the practice of Radiology. It has enabled the proliferation, installation, and acceptance of adjunct technologies such as Picture Archiving (PACS), electronic medical record (EMR) and Voice Recognition (VR). The number of radiology-specific web sites just 5 years ago was about 30. A recent compilation now numbers in the thousands. Each day brings a new use for the Internet both from the academic aspect as well as commercial applications. Computer technology and the Internet have revolutionized the way radiologists work on a daily basis. All aspects of the Internet and related technologies are explained in the book.

PACS: A Guide to the Digital Revolution, Second Edition, fills an incredible need by explaining the technological advances associated with the transition of radiology departments to filmless environments. The editors are leaders in the field of medical imaging and they provide insight into emerging technologies for physicians, administrators, and other interested groups. Chapters address key topics in current literature with regard to the generation, transfer, interpretation, and distribution of images.This new edition has been updated to include: 1. An overview of the latest medical imaging standards; 2. A discussion of security issues as they relate to PACS, especially regarding HIPAA; 3. An introduction to current information on PACS workstations, including the impact of new software and hardware on radiologists; 4. An updated explanation of data storage and compression that highlights how advancements are applied; 5. A section on how PACS influences research and education.

This book will assist radiology residents trying to pass the oral board examinations (ABR). Due to the sheer number of possibilities for each appearance of a finding on a radiologic study, it can currently take upwards of 6 months for a student to prepare a competent list of evaluations to examine. Equipped with this reference, one could begin reviewing images and potentially save literally 2 months of studying time. The book begins with coverage of 10 specific areas that are both a daily part of radiology practices, as well as an integral part of the board exam. Each specific chapter/section tags the differential lists to mneumonic lists and to each of these lists are attached to a representative image. This reference is the first to include these mneumomnic lists that will prove to be an invaluable asset to a student taking the board exam. Residents will also benefit from the fact that the sections are presented in the same order as they appear during the exam. This study guide is the first of it's kind, and a must have for anyone looking to get an advantage on this previously illusive and tedious exam.