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  Wednesday, December 2 – Morning Edition

Speech recognition reduces time, cost of MR reports
After implementation of a continuous speech recognition system, turnaround time for MR reports decreased dramatically, and the cost of the system was recouped during the first year.

Kaiser integrates electronic medical record with the World Wide Web
Intranet firewalls designed to protect confidentiality.

PET scans prove cost-effective for heart failure
Myocardial viability studies influenced physicians to change their treatment plans in two-thirds of cases and canceled 40% of planned revascularization procedures.

Virtual autopsy may fill informational void
CT-based virtual autopsy provides high-quality images of internal anatomical features and may eventually find a role in forensics and medical education.

Researchers apply CAD to digital mammography
 System examines images for abnormal shadow detection and microcalcifications, enlarging and enhancing ROI.

CAD helps radiologists identify malignant breast lesions
Interactive exhibit allows attendees to test their diagnostic skills against computer and other radiologists.
 

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