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Master the fundamentals of imaging informatics you need for career success! Imaging Informatics: An Introduction provides a foundational understanding of essential technologies in imaging informatics, making it an invaluable resource for radiologic technology, nuclear medicine technology, and biomedical engineering students preparing for certification examinations. With comprehensive coverage of key topics such as medical image management and digital image processing, as well as emerging trends like cloud computing and artificial intelligence, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving field of imaging informatics across multiple global regions. Comprehensive content on developing topics such as cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, and enterprise imaging ensures you stay up to date with key trends and technologies Coverage of fundamental areas of imaging informatics, including medical image management and processing system (MIMPS), digital image processing, and health information systems (including radiology information systems) gives you a solid foundation for success in this emerging field Information on professional organizations in imaging informatics helps you navigate changes and expand your network to optimize productivity and professional contributions

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Author:   Euclid Seeram (Medical Imaging, Advanced Studies, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada) ,  Mark McEntee (Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA) ,  Kori L. Stewart, Ph.D., R.T.(R)(CT)(ARRT), CIIP (Associate Professor of Diagnostic ImagingSchool of Health SciencesQuinnipiac UniversityNorth Haven, Connecticut, USA)
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   Churchill Livingstone
Weight:   0.270kg
ISBN:  

9780443224256

ISBN 10:   0443224250
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   05 January 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgements Foreword Chapter 1: An Overview of Imaging Informatics (EUCLID) . What is Healthcare Informatics/Medical Informatics? . Elements of Healthcare Informatics . The Electronic Health Record . What is Imaging Informatics? . Essential Elements of Imaging Informatics . Emerging Concepts in Imaging Informatics Chapter 2: Information Technology: Major System Components (MARK) . Definition . The Computer-Structure and Function . Fundamental Components of Communication Technologies Chapter 3: Essentials of Health Informatics (KORI) . Health informatics as a discipline, why Health informatics; what do Health informaticists do; and future considerations . Clinical Informatics Subcategories (5) Chapter 4: Digital Image Acquisition Technologies (EUCLID) . Advantages of Digital Images . Computed Radiography . Flat-Panel Digital Radiography . Digital Fluoroscopy . Digital Mammography . Digital Tomosynthesis . Computed Tomography Chapter 5: Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS vs. MIMPS) (MARK) . Definition of PACS . Core Hardware Components and Technologies . Information Systems Integration . Communication Standards in a PACS Environment . Enterprise Imaging Chapter 6: Image Processing Fundamentals (EUCLID) . Definition of Digital Imaging Processing . Image Formation and Representation . Nature of the Digital Image . Image Processing Operations Chapter 9: Information Systems for Medical Imaging (MARK) . Definition . Types of Information Systems in Digital Radiology PACS (MIMPS) Radiology Information Systems Hospital Information Systems Voice Recognition Systems Electronic Teaching/Research File Systems CPOE, Clinical Decision Support (mandated by PAMA) Chapter 10: Emerging Concepts in Informatics (KORI) . Cloud Computing . Big Data . Artificial Intelligence Definition and Subsets Machine Learning Deep Learning

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Dr. Seeram has had more than 26 textbooks published to date, including Computed Tomography (Elsevier). These books have a world-wide distribution and several of them have been adopted by Schools of Medical Imaging all over the world for their educational programs. He was formerly the Program Head of the Medical Imaging Degree at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, where he worked for 38 years serving the Medical Imaging Education and Clinical Practice Communities. Dr. McEntee is Head of the Discipline of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, Chair of Radiography at UCC, and Course Director for the MSCDR and MSCRT. He is one of the world's top Medical Radiation Scientists, recognized through Honorary appointments as a Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences, at the University of South Denmark, and the University of Sydney. He has published over 250 original papers in the highest-ranked radiological journals. Dr. Stewart has a doctorate in Biomedical (Health) Informatics. She is the Director of the Radiologic Sciences Program at Quinnipiac University and former Director of Training for SIIM (Society of Imaging Informatics). She is an acclaimed lecturer and is touted as one of the foremost experts in Imaging Informatics. Her most recent publication was coauthor of Introduction to Radiologic & Imaging Sciences & Patient Care (Elsevier).

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