ACR adds standards for PACS, teleradiologyThe American College of Radiology (ACR) has bolstered its standards relating to PACS and teleradiology. The Reston, VA-based organization has updated its Standard for Teleradiology and created a Standard
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has bolstered its standards relating to PACS and teleradiology. The Reston, VA-based organization has updated its Standard for Teleradiology and created a Standard for Digital Image Data Management (DIDM). Both take effect Jan. 1, 1999.
Last revised in 1996, the latest iteration of the teleradiology standard incorporates a number of changes. Equipment specifications were streamlined and redefined, breaking down acquisition by direct and secondary capture (versus matrices in the prior version). Display capabilities were expanded upon, and sections were added to cover image archiving, retrieval, and security, as well as reliability and redundancy. The QA/QC section was expanded to include safety, infection control, and patient education concerns.
The DIDM standard provides guidelines for digital image management for any single modality up to a complete PACS network. Like the teleradiology standard, DIDM addresses the qualifications and responsibilities for personnel. Detailed equipment specifications for the use of secondary image capture for both small and large matrices are provided, and guidelines on handling patient data, data compression, image transmission and QA/QC issues are also included. For more information, visit the ACR's Web site at www.acr.org.
Stay at the forefront of radiology with the Diagnostic Imaging newsletter, delivering the latest news, clinical insights, and imaging advancements for today’s radiologists.
Study Shows Enhanced Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Stenosis with Photon-Counting CTA
July 10th 2025In a new study comparing standard resolution and ultra-high resolution modes for patients undergoing coronary CTA with photon-counting detector CT, researchers found that segment-level sensitivity and accuracy rates for diagnosing coronary artery stenosis were consistently > 89.6 percent.
FDA Expands Approval of MRI-Guided Ultrasound Treatment for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
July 9th 2025For patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease, the expanded FDA approval of the Exablate Neuro platform allows for the use of MRI-guided focused ultrasound in performing staged bilateral pallidothalamic tractotomy.