Dear AuntMinnie Member,
The use of technologies based on virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) has the potential to reshape how 3D medical images are interpreted, according to a recent presentation by Dr. Eliot Siegel and colleagues.
While currently in their infancy, VR and AR show tremendous promise for enhancing both diagnostic and interventional radiology, they believe, especially as breakthroughs such as head-mounted displays become more commonplace. VR and AR could supplement traditional displays, providing access to fully customizable, virtual workstations that could change where and how radiology is practiced.
Learn more about the fascinating future of VR and AR by clicking here for an article in our Advanced Visualization Community.
Teleradiology considerations
Are you thinking about hiring a teleradiology services provider? Don't make a move without reading a new column by Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners on five things you should keep in mind.
A teleradiology provider can offer a number of advantages to a radiology practice, such as subspecialty expertise and overnight coverage. But there are a number of potential disadvantages as well, besides just cost.
Get tips on how to evaluate a teleradiology provider by clicking here, or visit our Imaging Leaders Community at leaders.auntminnie.com.
Synthesized 2D tomo
Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) with synthesized 2D tomo images continues to demonstrate its utility for breast screening. In a new study, researchers from the University of Virginia compared the technology with conventional mammography for evaluating breast density. Find out what they learned by clicking here.
You can also learn about another way in which DBT surpasses standard mammography by clicking here, or visit the Women's Imaging Community at women.auntminnie.com.
