[BigSkyFreeper]

In announcing the approval, the FDA said the application can be used to view results of CT, MRI, and PET scans on the mobile devices and use those images to make diagnoses.

I bet that's not the only thing it's used for.

[Swordmaker]

First Medical radiology imaging App for iPhone and iPad wins FDA approval—PING!

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[Kirkwood]

It wasn’t all that long ago when docs were saying that films would never be replaced with digital images.

[rlmorel]

I work in Radiology Information Services, and all I can say is...I can't believe they are saying it could be used for DIAGNOSTIC purposes! Consultation purposes, perhaps, but not diagnostic.

But hey...I could be wrong.

"...The FDA said it, "also reviewed results from demonstration studies with qualified radiologists under different lighting conditions. All participants agreed that the device was sufficient for diagnostic image interpretation under the recommended lighting conditions."..."

That seems like a hole big enough to drive a truck through. I find it hard to imagine any responsible radiologist doing a diagnostic interpretation on a cervical spine fracture xray from viewing it on an iPhone. I suppose if you are desperate, then sure, you do what you can.

At the very least, they will love it for the consultation potential. I am sure my team will hear about this on Monday morning, first thing...:)

[AnotherUnixGeek]

The FDA has moved into the "got an app for that" market by approving the first diagnostic radiology application for the iPhone and the iPad.

How is this a food or drug? How are we all of a sudden living in a nation where we need the FDA's approval to buy or sell medical diagnostic tools and consumer genetic testing kits?