This paper presents a novel system for the automatic segmentation of Dynamic Scintigraphic Images (DSI). DSI allow a functional exploration of the studied structure and therefore a good understanding of the pathological phenomenon. The proposed system aims at achieving high accuracy of the segmentation process for a precise calculation of the renal functions and the ventricular ejection fractio...

We report on a course for medical informatics students on hospital information systems, especially on its strategic information management. Starting as course at the Medical Informatics Program of the University of Heidelberg/University of Applied Sciences Heilbronn, it is now organized as international course in the framework of the International Partnership for Health Informatics Education (h...

Neda Kabiri, Ali Jannati, Nafiseh Vahed, Mina Mahami Oskouei. Ph.D. Student in Health Policy, Iranian Center of Excellence in Health Management, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Research Center for Evidence Based Medicine Iran (RCEBM), Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Associated Professor in Health Management,...

OBJECTIVES The aim of this project is to develop a catalogue of competency-based learning objectives "Medical Informatics" for undergraduate medical education (abbreviated NKLM-MI in German). METHODS The development followed a multi-level annotation and consensus process. For each learning objective a reason why a physician needs this competence was required. In addition, each objective was c...

Dr Ammenwerth received her undergraduate education in medicine from the University of Essen in Germany, and a doctorate in medical informatics from the University of Heidelberg’s Institute for Medical Biometry and Informatics. She also received a degree in habilitation in medical informatics from the University of Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology in Tirol, Austria. She rose t...