Abstract: In a method of evaluation of the user behavior of users of a digital image information system during the viewing and/or assessment and/or processing of at least one image object presented on at least one display device, at least one selectable indicator of the user behavior is recorded (controlled by an electronic control and evaluation device) in the form of recording data by at least one detector during the viewing and/or assessment and/or processing of the image object. The recording data are transferred to the electronic control and evaluation device; and a quantitative and/or qualitative evaluation of the recording data ensues with regard to the image object. A digital image information system is provided that is suitable for implementation of the method.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for representation and preparation of at least one examination image of an examination subject that is created with an imaging medical examination apparatus, the examination image is transmitted from the examination apparatus to a computer, and a whole-body coordinate system is specified with regard to the examination subject using at least one item of subject-specific information; and the examination image is spatially arranged in the whole-body coordinate system by the computer by means of the subject-specific information. At least one item of image information of the examination image is compared in the computer with the at least one item of subject-specific information of the whole-body coordinate system to check for consistency. The examination image is updated by the computer dependent on the comparison result and of the updated examination image is represented at an image reproduction device.

Abstract: A system, for processing patient medical information for storage in an electronic patient medical record repository, includes an interface, a repository, and a data processor. The interface receives data representing genomic information of a patient. The repository includes a patient record incorporating data representing genomic information specific to a particular patient. A data processor compares the genomic information specific to a particular patient with the received genomic information. The data processor identifies a genomic match in response to the comparison and predetermined matching criteria. The data processor initiates processing of patient record information specific to the particular patient in response to an identified match.

Abstract: A system and appertaining method provide for pre-fetching records from a central data base to a local storage area in order to reduce delays associated with the data transfers. User patterns for requesting data records are analyzed and rules/strategies are generated that permit an optimal pre-fetching of the records based on the user patterns. The rules/strategies are implemented by a routine that pre-fetches the data records so that users have the records available to them when needed.

Abstract: In order to assist medical personnel in the generation of a medical diagnosis, context-related criteria are automatically determined from available case-related primary information, and using these context-related criteria context-related secondary information is automatically filtered out from a secondary data source and is displayed in an information portal on a display element for further processing by medical personnel. Case-related secondary information that support the personnel in the generation of an applicable diagnosis of the current case thus are automatically provided to the medical personnel via this measure.

Abstract: In a method of evaluation of the user behavior of users of a digital image information system during the viewing and/or assessment and/or processing of at least one image object presented on at least one display device, at least one selectable indicator of the user behavior is recorded (controlled by an electronic control and evaluation device) in the form of recording data by at least one detector during the viewing and/or assessment and/or processing of the image object. The recording data are transferred to the electronic control and evaluation device; and a quantitative and/or qualitative evaluation of the recording data ensues with regard to the image object. A digital image information system is provided that is suitable for implementation of the method.

Abstract: In a method and system for finding an image slice in a volume data set obtained from a scanner which scans a region of interest of a patient having a medical problem where that medical problem is located within said region of interest, the patient is scanned creating a patient volume data set. At least one of information types prior medical reports of said patient or a-priori knowledge of the type of medical problem are input to a natural language processor. With the natural language processor analyzing the information types to find a most likely volume of interest. The volume of interest is supplied to a navigation component which also receives the volume data set from the scanner, the navigation component also creating landmarks of human anatomy lying within the patient region from the volume data set.

Abstract: In a healthcare data management system having autonomous information systems for scheduling procedures on imaging modalities via a central data management system, a conflict resolution method is provided. Logic for identifying conflicting messages is provided at the data management system by comparing key information in data fields. Upon identifying a conflict, conflict resolution information is transmitted back to one of the conflicting information systems via back channel. In a preferred embodiment, a proposed new value for the conflicting data field is provided by the data management logic. The information system may either accept the recommended value or generate a new value. Loss of information in the conflicting messages is thereby avoided.

Abstract: A system and appertaining method provide for pre-fetching records from a central data base to a local storage area in order to reduce delays associated with the data transfers. User patterns for requesting data records are analyzed and rules/strategies are generated that permit an optimal pre-fetching of the records based on the user patterns. The rules/strategies are implemented by a routine that pre-fetches the data records so that users have the records available to them when needed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for optimizing the implementation of measurements with at least one imaging medical examination apparatus, includes the followings steps: determination by a user executing a measurement of an existing first item of measurement-related information given a program means-based measurement, which information is in the form of an employed item of measurement parameter information, and determination of at least one associated further item of measurement-related information (in particular established by the user), and storage of said information in a storage device via a data processing system (S1); determination of at least one item of information identifying the user executing the measurement and storage of said item of information with the measurement-related information in the storage device (S2); linking, via the data processing system, of the measurement parameter information and at least one further item of measurement-related information dependent on the information identifying the use

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for representation and preparation of at least one examination image of an examination subject that is created with an imaging medical examination apparatus, the examination image is transmitted from the examination apparatus to a computer, and a whole-body coordinate system is specified with regard to the examination subject using at least one item of subject-specific information; and the examination image is spatially arranged in the whole-body coordinate system by the computer by means of the subject-specific information. At least one item of image information of the examination image with is compared in the computer the at least one item of subject-specific information of the whole-body coordinate system to check for consistency. The examination image is updated by the computer dependent on the comparison result and of the updated examination image is represented at an image reproduction device.

Abstract: In a method and device for analysis of three-dimensional digital image datasets, a number of various subjects are merged and are mutually processed multiple times, such that at least one respective significant region associated with a diagnosis method is sought within the image data by means of a number of diagnosis methods of various types that are provided and this at least one significant region is identified and, if applicable, output.

Abstract: For an efficient exchange of information particularly required for coordination of workflows in a medical or clinical environment, a method for information transmission as well as an associated information transfer system are specified. It is accordingly provided that a message sent from a transmission unit to a reception unit is compared with a number of stored patterns by a scanner unit, whereby, in the case of a positive comparison result, an action associated with the appertaining pattern is initiated.

Abstract: A mobile monitoring and communication system integrates communication services (text, voice, video, and data) with medical information (e.g., patient medical record, patient demographics, reason for procedure, workflow information, etc.) within a radiology department, for example. A medical information system for use with portable processing devices involves a portable processing device including a communication processor for receiving messages from one or more different healthcare workers. An individual message identifies, a task for performance by a particular healthcare worker for a patient, patient and task associated context information and a priority level of the task. A user interface provides data representing at least one display image for display to a user and comprising an overview of tasks of the different healthcare workers including the task for performance by the particular healthcare worker.

Abstract: A system and method for intelligent splitting of volume data are provided, including an adapter for receiving group order scan data or whole body scan data, a feature detector in signal communication with the adapter for detecting global features in the received scan data and for defining separation lines relative to the detected features along an axis of the scan data, and a data splitter in signal communication with the adapter for splitting the scan data into data sets in accordance with the defined separation lines.

Abstract: A system, for processing patient medical information for storage in an electronic patient medical record repository, includes an interface, a repository, and a data processor. The interface receives data representing genomic information of a patient. The repository includes a patient record incorporating data representing genomic information specific to a particular patient. A data processor compares the genomic information specific to a particular patient with the received genomic information. The data processor identifies a genomic match in response to the comparison and predetermined matching criteria. The data processor initiates processing of patient record information specific to the particular patient in response to an identified match.