Vendors and users of healthcare information technology must work together to shore up their defenses, according to representatives of the medical devices business.
Vendors and users of healthcare information technology must work together to shore up their defenses, according to representatives of the medical devices business.
A new white paper offers an explanation of software threats, outlines potential vulnerabilities, and suggests practical defense strategies. The document was produced by a trade-based international security and privacy committee with representatives from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, European Coordination Committee of the Radiological and Electromedical Industry, and Japanese Industries Association of Radiological Systems. It can be downloaded at www.nema.org.
Technical solutions to security breaches include checksum calculations and system profiles that can verify the integrity of entire directories. Virus scanning software can itself cause problems when used on medical IT equipment, as software may mistakenly try to "fix" normal image data or shut down an entire system on the basis of a false alert.
European Society of Breast Imaging Issues Updated Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations
April 24th 2024One of the recommendations from the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) is annual breast MRI exams starting at 25 years of age for women deemed to be at high risk for breast cancer.
Study Reveals Benefits of Photon-Counting CT for Assessing Acute Pulmonary Embolism
April 23rd 2024In comparison to energy-integrating detector CT for the workup of suspected acute pulmonary embolism, the use of photon-counting detector CT reduced radiation dosing by 48 percent, according to newly published research.
Could a Newly FDA-Cleared C-Arm Device Bolster Efficiency for Interventional Radiologists?
April 22nd 2024In addition to advanced imaging quality and dose efficiency, the Philips Zenition 30 mobile C-arm device emphasizes personalized user profiles and automated customization to help reduce procedure time.