Abstract: At least some example embodiments of methods and systems for generating display data of a medical image data set include identifying, for a target medical image series of a patient at a first point in time, a reference medical image series of the patient taken at a second point in time different from the first point in time. In particular, the selection may be based on a comparison of respectively depicted body regions of the patient. Further, methods and systems may be directed to generating display data to cause a display device to display a rendering of the reference medical image series based on a registration between the target medical image series and the reference medical image series.

Abstract: A system is used to control operation of a user device. An association between a medical condition and one or more decision trees is maintained. Each decision tree includes nodes organised in a tree structure originating at a root node and terminating at leaf nodes via branch nodes. The nodes are linked to each other via outputs and each output causes the system to differently control operation of the user device. Responsive to receiving medical information associated with the patient, using the association, a decision tree is identified. For the root node of the identified decision tree: a first node is selected, responsive to receiving data indicative of a first output regarding the root node; the user device is caused to retrieve medical information from one or more data sources based on the first node; and the retrieved medical information is caused to be displayed on the user device.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method and apparatus for annotating a first portion of medical imaging data with one or more words corresponding to a respective one or more features represented in the first portion of medical imaging data. A similarity metric indicating a degree of similarity between the first portion and each of a plurality of second portions of reference medical imaging data is determined, at least one of the plurality of second portions being annotated with one or more first words corresponding to a respective one or more features represented in the second portion. A second portion is selected based on the similarity metrics, and the first portion is annotated with the one or more first words with which the second portion, selected for the first portion, is annotated.

Abstract: At least some example embodiments of methods and systems for generating display data of a medical image data set include identifying, for a target medical image series of a patient at a first point in time, a reference medical image series of the patient taken at a second point in time different from the first point in time. In particular, the selection may be based on a comparison of respectively depicted body regions of the patient. Further, methods and systems may be directed to generating display data to cause a display device to display a rendering of the reference medical image series based on a registration between the target medical image series and the reference medical image series.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to processing of medical data, in particular image data of medical images and related medical reports for automated generation of a draft report for a newly recorded medical image. The image elements relating to corresponding documentation elements for a former medical image are mapped to image elements in the newly recorded medical image, and based on this mapping, an automated generation of the draft of the medical report of the newly recorded medical image is performed.

Abstract: In a method for providing a medical video report, context information pertaining to a medical image study is extracted, and a template video script is selected from a plurality of candidate template video scripts using the context information. The candidate template video scripts respectively encode instructions for image processing of a medical image study to generate a video visualizing a medical diagnosis to a human recipient. The selected template video script may then be executed to generate the medical video report.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method and apparatus for annotating a first portion of medical imaging data with one or more words corresponding to a respective one or more features represented in the first portion of medical imaging data. A similarity metric indicating a degree of similarity between the first portion and each of a plurality of second portions of reference medical imaging data is determined, at least one of the plurality of second portions being annotated with one or more first words corresponding to a respective one or more features represented in the second portion. A second portion is selected based on the similarity metrics, and the first portion is annotated with the one or more first words with which the second portion, selected for the first portion, is annotated.

Abstract: A system is used to control operation of a user device. An association between a medical condition and one or more decision trees is maintained. Each decision tree includes nodes organised in a tree structure originating at a root node and terminating at leaf nodes via branch nodes. The nodes are linked to each other via outputs and each output causes the system to differently control operation of the user device. Responsive to receiving medical information associated with the patient, using the association, a decision tree is identified. For the root node of the identified decision tree: a first node is selected, responsive to receiving data indicative of a first output regarding the root node; the user device is caused to retrieve medical information from one or more data sources based on the first node; and the retrieved medical information is caused to be displayed on the user device.

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods and devices for structuring or ascertaining at least one piece of medical examination information are provided. Embodiments implement receiving patient data assigned to a patient, building a schematic body model of the patient based on the patient data, wherein the schematic body model schematically replicates at least one anatomy of the patient, identifying at least one piece of examination information in the patient data, determining an anatomical position for the at least one piece of examination information within the schematic body model, generating a visualization of the schematic body model in which the anatomical position of the at least one piece of examination information is highlighted, and displaying the visualization for a user via a user interface.

Abstract: A system is used to control operation of a user device. An association between a medical condition and one or more decision trees is maintained. Each decision tree includes nodes organised in a tree structure originating at a root node and terminating at leaf nodes via branch nodes. The nodes are linked to each other via outputs and each output causes the system to differently control operation of the user device. Responsive to receiving medical information associated with the patient, using the association, a decision tree is identified. For the root node of the identified decision tree: a first node is selected, responsive to receiving data indicative of a first output regarding the root node; the user device is caused to retrieve medical information from one or more data sources based on the first node; and the retrieved medical information is caused to be displayed on the user device.

Abstract: A user interacts with a medical imaging system and a medical reporting system to prepare a medical report. The medical reporting system includes report templates for medical reports. The report templates include placeholder fields with unique placeholder designations and metadata. After a user entry in the medical imaging system to select an image dataset, the image dataset and analysis tools are made available to the user. After a user entry in the medical reporting system to select a report template, a report template is made available. Placeholders contained in the selected report template are displayed with corresponding placeholder designations and metadata, automatically sent to the imaging system, and displayed as data requests. According to the data requests displayed, the data corresponding to the data requests is ascertained or determined by the user and assigned to the placeholder designations. A report editor automatically saves the data in the placeholder fields.

Abstract: A system is used to control operation of a user device. An association between a medical condition and one or more decision trees is maintained. Each decision tree includes nodes organised in a tree structure originating at a root node and terminating at leaf nodes via branch nodes. The nodes are linked to each other via outputs and each output causes the system to differently control operation of the user device. Responsive to receiving medical information associated with the patient, using the association, a decision tree is identified. For the root node of the identified decision tree: a first node is selected, responsive to receiving data indicative of a first output regarding the root node; the user device is caused to retrieve medical information from one or more data sources based on the first node; and the retrieved medical information is caused to be displayed on the user device.

Abstract: Computer-assisted structuring of medical examination data and/or one or more examination data records is disclosed. A method of at least one embodiment includes providing at least one medical examination data record, which includes patient-specific data described textually and/or symbolically and/or at least one image data record created with the aid of a radiological examination device; providing at least one body model image, which represents a body model matching the examination data; and registering the at least one examination data record with the body model, wherein at least one position in the body model is assigned to the examination data record; the position being made known for interaction by way of a user interface.

Abstract: A document and template creation system includes a document and template creation device. The document and template creation device is configured to identify at least one domain ontology concept based on at least a portion of a text-string input into a document, propose the at least one domain ontology concept for selection by the user, and insert at least one of the at least one domain ontology concept into the document in response to selection by the user.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is disclosed, related to a method for associating at least two different medical findings with each other, each of the findings being based on a characteristic area in a different set of images. The location of at least one anatomical landmark in relation to the respective characteristic area is determined in each in each of the different sets of images. Then a reference to the least one anatomical landmark is stored together with the respective finding for each of the at least two findings. Finally, pairs of associated findings based on a comparison of the respective references to the at least one anatomical landmark are identified among the at least two findings.

Abstract: A user interacts with a medical imaging system and a medical reporting system to prepare a medical report. The medical reporting system includes report templates for medical reports. The report templates include placeholder fields with unique placeholder designations and metadata. After a user entry in the medical imaging system to select an image dataset, the image dataset and analysis tools are made available to the user. After a user entry in the medical reporting system to select a report template, a report template is made available. Placeholders contained in the selected report template are displayed with corresponding placeholder designations and metadata, automatically sent to the imaging system, and displayed as data requests. According to the data requests displayed, the data corresponding to the data requests is ascertained or determined by the user and assigned to the placeholder designations. A report editor automatically saves the data in the placeholder fields.

Abstract: A document and template creation system includes a document and template creation device. The document and template creation device is configured to identify at least one domain ontology concept based on at least a portion of a text-string input into a document, propose the at least one domain ontology concept for selection by the user, and insert at least one of the at least one domain ontology concept into the document in response to selection by the user.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is disclosed, related to a method for associating at least two different medical findings with each other, each of the findings being based on a characteristic area in a different set of images. The location of at least one anatomical landmark in relation to the respective characteristic area is determined in each in each of the different sets of images. Then a reference to the least one anatomical landmark is stored together with the respective finding for each of the at least two findings. Finally, pairs of associated findings based on a comparison of the respective references to the at least one anatomical landmark are identified among the at least two findings.

Abstract: Computer-assisted structuring of medical examination data and/or one or more examination data records is disclosed. A method of at least one embodiment includes providing at least one medical examination data record, which includes patient-specific data described textually and/or symbolically and/or at least one image data record created with the aid of a radiological examination device; providing at least one body model image, which represents a body model matching the examination data; and registering the at least one examination data record with the body model, wherein at least one position in the body model is assigned to the examination data record; the position being made known for interaction by way of a user interface.

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.