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Digital Pathology Systems Gear Up for Prime Time

Digital Pathology Systems Gear Up for Prime Time
GE Healthcare and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) recently announced they were beginning a joint venture in digital pathology. Together, they formed Omnyx, LLC, which would build and market a system for digital pathology. To date, digital pathology is a market that’s only been nibbled at the edges, and is primarily the domain of microscope companies such as Zeiss, Nikon, and Olympus. However, a small number of companies, bolstered by advances in digital image-gathering, are entering what is predicted to become a $2 to $4 billion industry.

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PACS System Vendors

PACS System Vendors
Those working in hospitals and medical facilities often spend a great deal of time working with their PACS system.  PACS, Picture Archival and Communication Systems, allow medical digital images to be archived, viewed and distributed through the World Wide Web, revolutionizing the way medical personnel conduct their work.  With ris pacs,or Radiology Information Systems, scheduling and patient records can be integrated with the digital imaging system, making the whole the workhorse of many medical offices.  PACS system vendors provide many options so that you can find a system that best meets your specific office needs.

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Using Radiology For Health Prevention Is A Great Lifesaver

Using Radiology For Health Prevention Is A Great Lifesaver
There are four main types of radiology: diagnostic, interventional, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy. The diagnostic radiological procedure includes common preventative medicine practices like MRIs, mammograms, ultrasounds, X-rays and angiography. Doctors check the various systems of the body to determine if anything is wrong. This is the best health prevention method, aside from the standard healthy diet and exercise.

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