Outsourcing of some percentage of services may be inevitable, but the radiology community must take care to ensure that the benefits of teleradiology outweigh the risks, according to a recent European editorial. More »
Teleradiology and tele-echocardiography are scheduled to take lead roles in phase two of a telemedicine network established between Italy and Egypt. More »
Contrary to concerns about teleradiology encroachment, a Yale University survey finds that use of external after-hours services accounts for a small percentage of radiology practices’ total interpretations. Interpretation by foreign-trained radiologists is not widespread. More »
A unique touchscreen iPhone-teleradiology application that allows physicians to navigate through diagnostic images from home, train, or golf cart was announced in June at the Apple user’s meeting by an Ohio biomedical company. More »
A radical new teleradiology concept centered on cell phone technology may one day provide medical imaging to millions of people in areas currently underserved by medicine. More »
German researchers have found that a technically simple low-cost teleradiology system is sufficient to provide appropriate treatment of trauma, stroke, and intracerebral hematoma patients. It could help offset the rising cost of healthcare. More »
In what is likely a precursor to uniform standards for clinical teleradiology, an international network of radiology organizations has drafted guidelines for the burgeoning teleradiology industry. More »
The experience at a Norwegian hospital suggests that psychological issues are more important than technological ones for successfully implementing a teleradiological radiotherapy network. More »
The commercial success of nighthawk teleradiology services has spawned an emerging dayhawk teleradiology market. The process is generating a new menace to conventional radiology groups. More »
