The latest capabilities of the Diagnostic OS

As part of improvements aimed at optimizing the visual quality of reconstructions and reducing manual post-processing time, automatic table removal has been added for CT studies. This enhancement produces cleaner MPR and 3D reconstructions, focusing solely on the anatomy of interest and facilitating diagnostic visualization.

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What It Is

This is a digital processing tool that automatically identifies and removes the pixels corresponding to the examination table in multiplanar reconstructions (MPR) and 3D volumes. It uses advanced segmentation algorithms to differentiate the patient’s anatomy from external table elements, removing them without affecting anatomical structures.

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What It’s For

Table removal in 3D and MPR reconstructions makes it possible to:

• Generate 3D images with a clean background, free of table artifacts that obstruct the view.
• Obtain sharper MPR slices by eliminating dense table structures that could interfere with density measurement or visualization.
• Improve the quality of clinical presentations and meetings by showing only the patient’s anatomy.
• Facilitate automatic organ segmentation by removing unnecessary background noise.
• Speed up the workflow by avoiding manual slice-by-slice editing.

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How It Affects the Workflow

Previously, to obtain a clean 3D reconstruction or an MPR without the table, users had to manually crop, edit slices, or apply complex masks, a tedious process that consumed valuable time. With this feature, the system processes the volume automatically, delivering reconstructions ready for immediate viewing and allowing clinicians to focus on diagnosis.

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What Changes Compared to Previous Versions

In previous versions, the table remained visible in all reconstructions, forcing users to either tolerate the visual obstruction or invest time in manual post-processing. With this update:

• Table removal is applied automatically in the background.
• 3D and MPR reconstructions are aesthetically superior and functionally clearer.
• Time spent on manual image editing is reduced.
• Accuracy improves in visualizations that require isolating soft tissue without interference.

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Implications for the User

The feature operates transparently within the reconstruction process. The radiologist or technologist simply selects the desired reconstruction type (MPR or 3D), and the system delivers the final result with the table automatically removed. No additional interaction is required, ensuring a continuous, friction-free workflow.

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Final Considerations

Automatic table removal in volumetric reconstructions represents a significant advance in image quality and post-processing efficiency. This enhancement not only optimizes visual resources, but also elevates the presentation of studies, facilitating more effective communication of findings and enriching the diagnostic experience within the RIS-PACS platform.

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As part of ongoing improvements to the reporting experience, the system incorporates optimizations to the voice dictation module aimed at reducing the impact of ambient noise. These improvements enable more accurate transcription in real clinical environments, where absolute silence is not always possible.

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What It Is‍

This is an enhancement to the voice dictation engine that incorporates background noise filtering algorithms and improved recognition of medical speech. The system distinguishes the user's voice from ambient sounds such as nearby conversations, medical equipment, or office noise, prioritizing capture of the primary voice during dictation.

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What It's For‍

The voice dictation improvements enable:
• Increased transcription accuracy in noisy environments.
• Reduced manual corrections after dictation.
• Improved continuity of the reporting workflow.
• Effective use of dictation outside quiet rooms.
• Reduced user fatigue during extended sessions.

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How It Affects the Workflow‍

Previously, voice dictation could be affected by external noise, causing transcription errors and frequent pauses for corrections. With noise filtering, users can dictate more fluidly and continuously, reducing interruptions and speeding up the reporting process without changing their work habits.

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What Changes from Previous Versions‍

In previous versions, dictation depended heavily on ideal ambient conditions. With this update:
• Active background noise filtering is introduced.
• Detection of the primary voice is improved.
• Capture of irrelevant sounds is reduced.
• Overall dictation accuracy is increased.

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Implications for the User‍

The improvement is transparent to the user and requires no additional configuration. Final quality also depends on the microphone used and the dictation style. In some cases, the system may require a brief adaptation period to the user's voice pattern to maximize accuracy.

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Final Considerations‍

The voice dictation improvements with noise filtering reinforce the use of dictation as the primary reporting tool, even in dynamic clinical environments. This optimization reduces friction, improves efficiency, and contributes to a more natural and reliable reporting experience within the RIS-PACS.

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As part of improvements aimed at optimizing use of the viewer and reducing unnecessary load on the system, the study window closing feature has been incorporated. This improvement enables intelligent management of active sessions, keeping the work environment organized and efficient.

What it is‍

This is a feature that automatically closes study windows that are no longer in use, according to configurable system rules. Closing can be triggered upon completing the interpretation, signing the report, switching studies, or after a period of inactivity.

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What it is for‍

Automatic window closing enables:
• Avoiding the accumulation of open studies in the viewer.
• Reducing unnecessary consumption of browser and system resources.
• Keeping the work environment clean and focused.
• Decreasing errors caused by confusion between open studies.
• Improving performance during prolonged reading sessions.

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How it affects the workflow‍

Previously, the user had to manually close each study window, which could lead to oversights and visual overload. With this feature, the system manages closing automatically, allowing the user to move on to the next study without interruptions or additional tasks.

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What changes compared to previous versions‍

In previous versions, closing studies depended entirely on manual action by the user. With this update:
• Window closing is automated according to defined events.
• The number of simultaneously open windows is reduced.
• Use of the viewer's memory and resources is optimized.
• Stability during long sessions is improved.

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Implications for the user‍

The feature operates automatically and requires no configuration or intervention from the user. Its behavior is consistent and predictable, allowing the radiologist to focus exclusively on interpretation without worrying about manually managing windows.

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Final considerations‍

Automatic closing of study windows contributes to a more orderly, secure and efficient workflow. This feature reduces operational friction, improves viewer performance and supports a smoother reading experience within the RIS-PACS system.

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As part of the advanced analysis tools available in the viewer, curved measurement functionality has been incorporated, designed to evaluate intensity variations or quantitative values along a path defined by the user on the image. This tool enables more precise analysis of linear structures or extended regions of interest.

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What it is

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It is a measurement tool that allows a free line or curve to be drawn on the image to obtain a profile of values along that path. Depending on the modality, the curve can represent signal intensity, Hounsfield units, activity, density or other parameters derived from the image data. The result is displayed as a graph associated with the trace.

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What it is for

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Curved measurement is useful for:
• Analyzing density or signal variations along anatomical structures.
• Evaluating gradients, transitions or progressive changes in tissues.
• Comparing behaviors between different segments of the same structure.
• Supporting the characterization of linear lesions or vascular pathways.
• Complementing traditional point measurements or ROIs.

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How it affects the workflow

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Previously, this type of analysis required external tools or approximations using multiple point measurements. With curved measurement, the analysis is performed directly in the viewer, in a single step. The user can draw the curve, define its path and immediately view the resulting graph, without interrupting their reading or switching modules.

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What changes compared to previous versions

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Prior to this update, the viewer offered basic linear measurements and ROIs, without the ability to perform continuous analysis along a path. With this update:
• Continuous curve-based analysis is incorporated.
• Graphical visualization associated with the trace is enabled.
• Precision is improved in studies that require longitudinal evaluation.
• The viewer's analytical capabilities are expanded without increasing complexity.

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Implications for the user

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Use of curved measurement is subject to the permissions configured according to each client's policies. Interpretation of the graph depends on the modality and the parameter measured. The tool is designed to be consistent with the viewer's other measurement instruments, maintaining a coherent experience.
Curved measurement expands the scope of quantitative analysis within the RIS-PACS viewer, making it possible to evaluate continuous behaviors that cannot be captured with discrete measurements. This feature strengthens diagnostic decision-making and reduces reliance on external software in advanced clinical workflows.

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As part of the evolution of the advanced viewer, the MPR (Multiplanar Reconstruction) module and the 3D module are now unified within the conventional 2D viewer. This enhancement allows all 2D, MPR, and 3D views to be operated within a single continuous environment, eliminating the need to open separate modules and improving the consistency of anatomical and volumetric analysis.

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What It Is

This is a feature that integrates classic 2D visualization, MPR reconstructions (axial, coronal, sagittal, and oblique), and the 3D volumetric model into a single interface. Users can activate MPR or 3D directly from the 2D viewer without switching tools or loading a separate module.

Any adjustment made in MPR, whether cursor position, thickness, orientation, or display window, is automatically reflected in the corresponding 2D view. In turn, manipulations in the 3D volume (rotation, focus, selection) update the reference point in the 2D and MPR views. This integration creates a single interpretation workflow for CT and MRI studies with volumetric support.

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What It’s For

Unifying the 2D viewer with MPR + 3D is useful for:

• Reviewing 2D slices, MPR reconstructions, and 3D volume within a single workspace.
• Quickly correlating a lesion between 2D and MPR/3D without opening additional tools.
• Improving the radiologist’s spatial orientation in complex studies.
• Facilitating anatomical planning and pre-interventional analysis from the primary viewer.
• Reducing operational time by centralizing all views within the same module.

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How It Affects the Workflow

Previously, users had to:

1. Review 2D images in the conventional viewer.
2. Open a separate module for MPR.
3. Open another module for 3D if volume was needed.

This created interruptions, duplicated interactions, and constant context switching.

With the unification:

• Users always remain within the 2D viewer.
• MPR and 3D are activated as modes within the same space.
• The cursor and reference points are shared across 2D, MPR, and 3D.
• Volumetric navigation becomes part of the study’s primary reading workflow.

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What Changes Compared to Previous Versions

Prior to this enhancement, 2D, MPR, and 3D operated as independent modules that shared neither interface nor navigation state.

With this update:

• All visualization modalities are integrated into a single viewer.
• User actions are synchronized in real time across views.
• The need to load external modules is eliminated.
• Diagnostic continuity improves and operational time is reduced.
• The viewer engine is updated to support combined operations without impacting performance.

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Implications for the User

• The volumetric interpretation experience becomes more seamless, but may require adjustment if users were accustomed to separate modules.
• Performance depends on local hardware capacity, volume size, and GPU availability.
• Some advanced features may be enabled or restricted depending on role and the policies configured by the client.

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Final Considerations

The unification of MPR + 3D into the 2D viewer represents a significant step toward a comprehensive viewer. It enables immediate correlation between planes, integrated volumetric navigation, and a continuous analysis workflow without switching tools. With this enhancement, the RIS-PACS adopts capabilities typical of advanced reconstruction workstations, while maintaining the simplicity and fluidity of the centralized web viewer.

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SLAs for the Radiologist Worklist‍

As part of the clinical management mechanisms within the Eden PACS platform, a control layer has been added that allows service level agreements (SLAs) to be established for study reading times by radiologists. This functionality ensures clear traceability of response times, especially in contexts with high demand, multiple priority levels, or contractual requirements.

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What it is‍

This is a tool that allows the maximum acceptable interpretation time for a study to be defined and monitored, from its entry into the worklist to the signing of the report. Each study receives a timestamp based on its clinical priority, modality, patient type, or location, and the system triggers alerts if the established deadlines are exceeded.

SLAs can be applied generally or customized by study type, institution, shift, or radiologist group. The system automatically records actual reading times and enables compliance auditing.

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What it is for

The SLA tool in the worklist makes it possible to:

• Standardize reading times by priority level (urgent, preferential, routine).
  
  
• Improve operational traceability in contexts with multiple readers or institutions.
  
  
• Generate compliance metrics to assess clinical or contractual performance.
  
  
• Trigger visual alerts when the defined maximum time is approaching or exceeded.
  
  
• Facilitate decision-making on the redistribution of pending studies.
  
  

How it affects the workflow‍

Previously, reading times depended solely on the judgment of the radiologist or the operations coordinator, with no clear reference for expected turnaround windows. Now, with integrated SLAs, the system can organize the worklist based on real clinical priorities, reduce delays, and provide transparency into interpretation times.

The alerts do not interfere with the reading workflow, but they allow the user to prioritize critical or urgent cases. Compliance or non-compliance is automatically logged and can be viewed in operational reports or quality dashboards.

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Implications for the user‍

With established reading times, radiologists can organize their workload more efficiently. The system does not block the reading of studies outside the SLA, but it does visually indicate when a study requires priority attention.

Institutions can use these metrics to validate delivery times, improve shift assignment, or adjust their subspecialty offering.

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Final considerations‍

The SLA module for the worklist is a key tool for improving the quality of radiology service, especially in contexts with multiple radiologists, differentiated contracts, or institutions with demanding delivery times.

Its implementation requires no changes to the viewer or the reading console. It can be configured from the RIS-PACS administration panel and adjusted by modality, institution, or shift.

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As part of the improvements aimed at providing greater traceability and clinical control, the Change History feature has been added to the viewer and the study panel, allowing users to view, in an organized manner, all the changes, actions, and relevant events that have occurred on a study since it entered the system.

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What it is‍

This is a tool that shows, in a single panel, the chronological record of activities associated with a study, including movements, modifications, statuses, users involved, and reporting workflow events. The history allows users to know what happened, when it happened, and who performed each action.
The information is presented in a structured manner according to the metadata captured by the system, and may include automatic (system) events and manual (user) events, depending on the client's configuration.

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What it is for‍

The history is useful for:

• Auditing the complete process of a study from receipt to delivery.
• Identifying who opened, modified, or signed a report.
• Reviewing status changes, interpretation attempts, reassignments, or returns.
• Resolving operational questions between areas (technology, support, radiology, referring clinicians).
• Improving traceability in institutions with multiple radiologists, shifts, or modalities.

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How it affects the workflow‍

Previously, traceability depended on isolated queries in the RIS or on non-integrated records. With this tool, action information is directly accessible within the study, without requiring additional searches.
The user can immediately check whether the study was moved, reassigned, corrected, or reopened, allowing clearer management of the report's lifecycle. This reduces support times, avoids operational confusion, and promotes transparency in the clinical process.

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What changes compared to previous versions‍

Prior to this addition, the system did not offer a unified panel showing the detail of events and modifications for a study. The information was scattered across modules or not available to the end user.
With this update:

• Events are centralized in a single panel.
• Chronological visualization with user and action detail is enabled.
• Clinical and administrative auditing of each study is improved.

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Implications for the user‍

The information visible in the history depends on the configured permissions and the client's policies.

• Some events may be visible only to administrators or coordinators.
• The level of detail may vary depending on how the RIS-PACS logs events.
  Users can rely on this tool to resolve discrepancies in statuses, validate workflows, and coordinate with support without requiring complex technical inquiries.

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Final considerations‍

Change History improves operational transparency and strengthens control over the study lifecycle in institutions with high volume or multiple actors involved in the reporting process. Its direct integration in the viewer facilitates review without switching modules and adds an extra layer of security, auditing, and order to the management of clinical studies.

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As part of strengthening the viewer's advanced capabilities for Nuclear Medicine, the ability to create, edit, and analyze VOIs (Volumes of Interest) directly on hybrid SPECT-CT and PET-CT studies has been added. This tool enables more precise quantitative measurements and integrated functional-anatomical characterization.

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What it is‍

The VOI tool allows the user to delimit three-dimensional volumes on the functional images (SPECT or PET) and simultaneously view their anatomical correlation on CT. The generated VOIs can calculate basic statistics such as maximum, minimum, average, and approximate volume, depending on the data available in the study. The tool supports spherical, rectangular, and free-form (3D) VOIs, with visualization in multiple planes.

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What it is for‍

The tool is useful for:

• Quantitative characterization of uptake foci.
• Lesion tracking in comparative studies.
• Consistent measurements in PET and SPECT-CT on equipment that exports quantitative data.
• Support for radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians in assessing therapeutic response.
• Improving the accuracy of integrated functional-anatomical readings.

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How it affects the workflow‍

Previously, the user had to take 2D measurements or resort to external post-processing software. With this improvement, volumetric analysis is performed directly in the PACS viewer, aligned with the CT and without additional steps. VOIs can be moved, adjusted, or deleted, and remain visible while the user works within the same study. They are also integrated into the existing measurement workflow without modifying previous tools.

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What changes compared to previous versions‍

Prior to this update, the viewer only allowed point or linear measurements on Nuclear Medicine studies. There was no native VOI capability for SPECT-CT, and the tool was limited to PET-CT in basic modes.

Now:

• VOI is enabled for both PET-CT and SPECT-CT.
• Integration with CT for anatomical reference is improved.
• Basic volumetric statistics are added where the equipment data allow it.
• Performance when manipulating 3D volumes is optimized.

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Implications for the user‍

VOI availability depends on the quality of the study and the metadata sent by the Nuclear Medicine equipment.

• Some SPECT-CT studies only allow VOI on the "attenuation corrected / registered" series.
• Quantitative measurements may vary if the manufacturer does not include the necessary calibration factors or metadata.

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Final considerations‍

The VOI tool significantly enhances the viewer's capabilities for Nuclear Medicine, enabling more comprehensive analysis within the usual PACS workflow. It facilitates clinical interpretation, reduces dependence on external software, and improves the quality of longitudinal follow-up. Its use is especially recommended in comparative studies, therapeutic follow-up, and lesion characterization in PET-CT and SPECT-CT, in accordance with the institution's protocols.

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As part of the enhancement of the viewer's advanced capabilities, it is now possible to perform SPECT/CT image fusion directly within the RIS-PACS system. This feature extends previous capabilities, which were limited exclusively to PET/CT fusion, and broadens the viewer's clinical utility in nuclear medicine and oncology.

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What it is‍

This is a tool that allows the radiologist to overlay functional images obtained by SPECT with the anatomical images from a CT, achieving an integrated visualization. The system leverages the spatial registration information included in the DICOM series to automatically align both modalities and display the study jointly in the viewer.

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What it is for‍

SPECT/CT fusion allows:

• Correlating functional findings with their precise anatomical location.
• Improving interpretation in oncology, cardiology, and neurology.
• Performing faster, more reliable evaluations without the need for external software.
• Ensuring that the radiology report includes both metabolic and structural information.
  
  

How it affects the workflow‍

Previously, users had to use specialized workstations or additional software to fuse SPECT with CT. Now, the integration can be performed directly from the RIS-PACS viewer, within the same reading workflow, without switching environments or losing continuity. This reduces interpretation times and avoids dependence on external workstations.

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What changes compared to previous versions

‍Until now, fusion was only available for PET/CT. With this update, it is also enabled for SPECT/CT, provided that the series sent from the equipment include the necessary spatial information. In studies where this is not met, the viewer will display a warning or will not allow the overlay.

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Implications for the user

‍In SPECT/CT studies, it is important to keep in mind that nuclear medicine equipment generates different reconstruction series: an "uncorrected" one (without attenuation map) and a "corrected" one (Corrected/AC), which is the one aligned with the CT. Depending on the manufacturer, not all series include the spatial data required for automatic fusion. For this reason, it is always recommended to review and load the attenuation corrected or SPECT/CT Registered series when available, since it is the only one that can be displayed correctly fused with the CT.‍

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Final considerations

‍The fusion of SPECT/CT studies expands the clinical capabilities of the RIS-PACS viewer and improves the integration of functional and anatomical information in nuclear medicine settings. Its correct use depends on properly selecting the series sent and on the configuration of the acquisition equipment.

For optimal performance, it is recommended to coordinate with the nuclear medicine department to standardize series export and ensure the availability of the "attenuation corrected" series.

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The platform now incorporates a tool that allows individual images or entire series to be deleted directly from the PACS viewer, without the need to access external administrative tools or the backend of the system. This functionality is enabled exclusively under permission controls and policies defined by each institution.

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What it is‍

This is a feature available within the viewer that allows authorized users to delete specific images or entire series within a study, in a secure and audited manner. Deletion applies to duplicate images, corrupted series, or content that must be removed due to acquisition errors or regulatory reasons.

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What it's for‍

It solves common operational scenarios such as:

• Deleting duplicate series sent by mistake.
• Removing incomplete, corrupted, or poorly reconstructed images.
• Correcting erroneous submissions before diagnostic interpretation.
• Maintaining DICOM file consistency according to institutional quality policies.
• Complying with deletion requests for privacy or regulatory compliance reasons.

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How it affects the workflow‍

Previously, deleting images or series required intervention from the PACS administrator or technical support through the RIS, causing delays and operational tickets. Now, clinical teams can manage simple corrections directly from the viewer without slowing down the reading workflow or affecting the diagnostic schedule. All actions are logged in the audit trail with full traceability.

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What changes compared to previous versions‍

Previously, there was no way to delete DICOM content from the viewer. This process was only possible through administrative modules or scripts on the PACS server. With this update:

• Deletion is enabled directly from the viewer.
• Visible controls are provided per series or image.
• Mandatory confirmation is required before deleting.
• The entire process is audited and reversible according to the client's retention policy.

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Implications for the client‍

The use of this tool is subject to each institution's internal medical data governance policies. This module is activated only by roles and permissions, defined in coordination with the client's system administrator. It is not enabled by default for all users.

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Final considerations

• Deletion is a critical action and requires users with elevated permissions.
• Every deletion is logged with user, date, time, study, and reason.
• It is recommended to enable this tool only for users responsible for quality control or PACS management.
• The feature complies with traceability regulations, DICOM standards, and best practices in medical image management.
• It can be integrated with retention and recovery policies according to the client's configuration.

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As part of the collaborative control tools in the reading workflow, the RIS-PACS system incorporates the Interpretation in Progress feature, designed to prevent conflicts when multiple users attempt to report on the same study at the same time. This feature ensures report integrity, eliminates duplicate work, and maintains traceability of who has a study in use.

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What it is‍

It is an automatic locking mechanism that activates the moment a radiologist opens a study to generate a report. While the reporting session is active, the system identifies the user as the temporary owner of the interpretation and restricts other users' access to the same reporting workflow.

If another user attempts to open the study, the system displays a notice indicating that the report is in progress and shows the name of the radiologist who is interpreting it.

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What it's for‍

The interpretation-in-progress feature allows you to:

• Prevent two radiologists from generating simultaneous reports on the same study.
• Maintain clear traceability of who is working on a case in real time.
• Reduce the risk of information loss or contradictory versions in reports.
• Facilitate coordination in distributed work teams or overlapping shifts.
  
  

How it affects the workflow‍

Previously, it was possible for more than one user to open the same study and start a report in parallel, generating duplications and consistency errors. With this feature, the system prevents overlap by locking editing for other users while the interpretation is active.

Other radiologists can view the study in read-only mode, but will not be able to modify it or generate a report until the lock is released.

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What changes compared to previous versions

• An automatic editing lock is activated when a user opens a study to report on it.
• Other users receive a notice that the report is already in progress, along with the name of the assigned radiologist.
• The study remains available in read-only mode for anyone who consults it, but is not editable.
• The lock is released as soon as the radiologist closes the report or ends the session.
  
  

Implications for the user‍

The radiologist who opens the study first acquires temporary ownership of the interpretation, ensuring that only one report is under construction at a time. Other users can monitor the study's status, but must wait until it is released to begin their own participation, if applicable. The institution gains greater security and traceability in the management of clinical reports.‍

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Final considerations‍

The interpretation-in-progress feature reinforces system reliability in collaborative, high-volume environments. Its use eliminates frequent operational errors and ensures that each report is linked to a clear owner.

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ILO form for pneumoconiosis classification

As part of the strengthening of structured reading and specialized protocols, the ILO (International Labour Organization) Classification of Radiographs of Pneumoconioses form has been incorporated directly into the reading workflow of Eden RIS-PACS. This tool enables standardized, comprehensive capture of radiographic findings associated with occupational exposure to inorganic dusts, following the international guidelines of the ILO/ICRP system.

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What it is

This is a structured form that opens within the reporting panel and allows the radiologist to record all fields required by the ILO system: profusion of small opacities, shape and size, large opacities, pleural abnormalities, other findings, and additional notes. It includes guided selection through drop-down lists, standardized codes, and consistency validation.

The tool allows the reader's identification and the study identification to be entered, and facilitates completion for both diagnostic and occupational screening studies. Results can be exported as part of the radiology report or as a structured supplementary file for epidemiology or quality control.

⚠️ Interpretation of radiographs using this form must be performed exclusively by radiologists trained and certified in ILO reading, through courses endorsed by the International Labour Organization.

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What it is for

The form is especially useful for:

• Studies requested by labor entities, insurers, or public health institutions.
  
  
• Population screening in mining, construction, or asbestos-exposed areas.
  
  
• Clinical audits and quality control in pneumoconiosis readings.
  
  
• Standardized longitudinal capture of pulmonary radiographic findings associated with chronic exposure.
  
  

How it affects the workflow

Previously, radiologists had to rely on external PDF forms or write non-standardized free-text descriptions. With the new tool, completion is done directly from the viewer, in parallel with the narrative report, reducing errors, data entry time, and loss of critical information.

The data is structured, auditable, and exportable, allowing its use in epidemiological databases, external validation, or integration with occupational modules.

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Implications for the user‍

The form is optimized for fast reading through drop-down lists and automatic validations. It can be integrated as a standard template in studies with an occupational protocol. Its use is recommended exclusively in studies with suspected or monitored chronic dust exposure, especially pneumoconiosis caused by silica, coal, or asbestos.

The interface is designed to ensure that no required field is omitted, and it allows final comments to be added for additional clinical observations not covered by the classification.

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Final considerations‍

The incorporation of the ILO form within Eden raises the standard of occupational reading, improves traceability of suspected pneumoconiosis cases, and facilitates compliance with international protocols in high-risk environments. It is a key tool for institutions with a significant volume of occupational reading or an interest in occupational public health.

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