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Powerful image-guided surgery systems are allowing surgeons to operate more efficiently and effectively in applications such as cranial, ENT, trauma and spine surgery. Most often it means less surgical time for the physician and less recovery time for the

Robots that take advantage of 3D images are increasing the accuracy of intricate surgeries with 360-degree manueverability. The benefits include smaller incisions, less blood loss and nerve damage, better outcomes and reduced costs.

Here's a review of what to consider in displays, carts and computers on wheels, PACS and networking to create a filmless, image-friendly OR.

We are in the age of patient information sharing - and electronic health records are making it possible along with great effort from public and private groups focused on establshing standards and healthcare facilities that are investing in EHRs.

Deploying an optimal archive that meets the needs of PACS is the first step on the way to image storage success, along with optimizing existing IT infrastructures and taking advantage of software.

Breast CAD for mammography has proven its value in greater detection of lesions and is now gaining efficiency coupled with digital mammography. And breast MRI CAD is shortening the reading time.

The ancient city of Babylon had at its center a great tower called the Tower of Babel. The people of Babylon had toiled to build this great structure reaching up to the heavens.

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