MIAPS: a web-based system for remotely accessing and presenting medical images

Area of Science:

• Medical Imaging
• Web-based Systems
• Teleradiology

Background:

• Remote access to medical images is crucial for modern healthcare.
• Existing systems may lack web-based accessibility for broad use.
• Sharing DICOM images efficiently is a persistent challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and evaluate MIAPS (Medical Image Access and Presentation System).
• To provide a web-based solution for accessing and presenting DICOM images.
• To support teleradiology and medical image sharing applications.

Main Methods:

• MIAPS is a web-based system accessible via standard web browsers.
• The system offers functionalities for DICOM image retrieval, maintenance, presentation, and output.
• The system was evaluated in a real-world setting across multiple hospitals.

Main Results:

• MIAPS provides a functional web-based platform for DICOM image management.
• The system was successfully evaluated by 39 hospitals over a 10-month period.
• It serves as a supplementary tool rather than a replacement for complex imaging software.

Conclusions:

• MIAPS offers a viable web-based solution for teleradiology and medical image sharing.
• The system's evaluation indicates its practical utility in clinical environments.
• It enhances the accessibility and sharing capabilities of medical imaging data.