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Could Blockchain Technology Empower Patients, Improve Education, and Boost Research in Radiology Departments? An Open Question for Future Applications

Authors: Francesco Verde, Arnaldo Stanzione, Valeria Romeo, Renato Cuocolo, Simone Maurea, Arturo Brunetti

Published in: Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine | Issue 6/2019

Abstract

Blockchain can be considered as a digital database of cryptographically validated transactions stored as blocks of data. Copies of the database are distributed on a peer-to-peer network adhering to a consensus protocol for authentication of new blocks into the chain. While confined to financial applications in the past, this technology is quickly becoming a hot topic in healthcare and scientific research. Potential applications in radiology range from upgraded monitoring of training milestones achievement for residents to improved control of clinical imaging data and easier creation of secure shared databases.

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Title: Could Blockchain Technology Empower Patients, Improve Education, and Boost Research in Radiology Departments? An Open Question for Future Applications
Authors: Francesco Verde
Arnaldo Stanzione
Valeria Romeo
Renato Cuocolo
Simone Maurea
Arturo Brunetti
Publication date: 01-12-2019
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine / Issue 6/2019
Print ISSN: 2948-2925
Electronic ISSN: 2948-2933
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10278-019-00246-8

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