The benefits and challenges of offsite working in Digital Pathology
Posted 4th February 2019 by Jane Williams
In the fourth of this six-part series, the experts discussed the biggest drivers in the transition to going 100% digital. Here, the panel contemplated the potential cross-border solutions and challenges to the field, as well as the evidence for improved efficiency in digital pathology.
If you weren’t able to make the panel discussion, you can watch the recording here.
The biggest drivers for 100 percent adoption of digital pathology
Posted 28th January 2019 by Jane Williams
In the third of this six-part series, the experts looked at issues surrounding the transition to digital pathology. Here, the panel considered the perceived hurdles involved in making this transition, and the possible benefits of digital pathology to patient safety.
If you weren’t able to make the panel discussion, you can watch the recording here.
Making the transition to digital pathology
Posted 21st January 2019 by Jane Williams
In the second part of this blog series, the discussion looked at the key blockers standing in the way of the adoption of digital pathology. Here, our experts discussed the advice they’d give those just starting out on the journey to digital.
If you weren’t able to make the panel discussion, you can watch the recording here.
The 7 Steps to Digital Pathology
Posted 31st August 2018 by Jane Williams
“There’s nothing wrong with the microscope.”
“Our Information Systems won’t integrate with other technology.”
“Change is hard.”
These are a couple of the concerns pathologists have about digital pathology. But as they learn more, pathologists are finding that their apprehension about going digital is holding them back from reaping significant benefits. They are also discovering that old methods can’t compete against today’s digital solutions.
Selecting the Right Digital Pathology System – Anil Parwani
Posted 24th January 2018 by Jane Williams
Anil Parwani, Director of Pathology Informatics and Digital Pathology at Ohio State University, gives us an insight on selecting the right digital pathology system and the issues with the current systems.
How Beneficial is Digital Pathology for the Laboratory Administrator?
Posted 1st November 2017 by Jane Williams
Whether in a research or clinical lab, digital pathology holds a great deal of promise for all stakeholders. Earlier this year, a digital pathology platform obtained FDA clearance for whole slide imaging, thereby increasing both awareness and applicability of digital pathology. It may, however, be difficult for hospitals and laboratories to justify the acquisition costs of digital pathology platforms if one only looks on the surface. Matt Houliston from Definiens looks at the workflow and economic benefits of adopting digital pathology beyond the perhaps more obvious clinical benefits.
