Digital pathology helps in improving the patient care by easily diagnosing disease
Digital pathology is the automated capture, analysis, and
digitizing of medical specimen slides. Instead of storing medical images on
film, as in conventional specimen slide capture systems, digital pathology uses
digital images to diagnose diseases using computer-aided diagnosis (CAD)
software.
One of the key benefits to digital pathology is the reduction of
workload for the medical professional. There are several studies that show how
reducing overhead and travel time to the physician's office dramatically
improves patient care. Digital pathology reduces travel time between
consultation and treatment while reducing the need for additional clinical
visits for the physician.
A digital
pathology system does not use any film. Instead, all of the images are stored
in a digital database, which is retrieved, viewed, and printed by the medical
laboratory. Most systems also contain a digital imaging software package that
can be used to create the digital slides. Once the digital slides are created,
they can be viewed by other health care professionals as well as the patient.
This helps to reduce medical errors because doctors can make an accurate
diagnosis without having to see and examine the original specimen.
One of the many benefits of using a digital pathology system is
that each slide is inspected in real-time by a trained technician. This allows
for quick diagnoses and helps in efficient care.
Another great benefit of the use of digital pathology software is
the ability to share cases with colleagues. There is no need for physical
travel or time away from work, which allows doctors and pathologists to get
more done in less time.
When sharing cases, patients can view the slides in their own
office at home. They can then print them if necessary or use the slides in a
traditional medical setting. Using digital pathology software has also allowed
pathologists to use their skills in other areas besides surgery.
Leica Biosystems announced the launch of the Aperio GT 450 DX, its
next generation digital pathology scanner, in the APAC region.
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