Early Diagnosis with PACSonWEB on AWS Cloud: Innovation Against Breast Cancer
Santiago, Chile
Institution
The Dr. Marcelo Guardia Diagnostic Center, located in the heart of Providencia, Santiago de Chile, is a private institution recognized for its commitment to innovation in medical diagnostics. Its founder, Dr. Marcelo Guardia, is one of Chile’s most prestigious radiologists specializing in breast cancer detection, with extensive experience in the field of imaging. Since the beginning of his career, he has embraced technology as a key tool to improve the accuracy and speed of diagnoses, understanding that early detection is crucial to saving lives.
Challenges
In Chile, breast cancer is the leading cause of oncological death among young women, with an average of six daily fatalities. Additionally, one in eight women develops this disease at some point in their lives. Faced with this reality, the Dr. Marcelo Guardia Diagnostic Center faced a crucial challenge: detecting cancer in its subclinical stage through screening programs, as treatment at this stage can be highly effective.
To achieve this, they sought a digital solution that would help them:
Efficiently manage the growing volume of medical images without compromising diagnostic quality.
Unify both medical imaging and clinical patient information in a single system.
Enable telemedicine, allowing remote diagnosis and collaboration with external specialists.
Solution
To address these challenges, the center implemented PACSonWEB from Dedalus´ DeepUnity suite, an innovative cloud-native PACS solution that operates on AWS cloud services. This technology enables the efficient management of large volumes of information while ensuring security and diagnostic precision.
According to Dr. Marcelo Guardia: “PACSonWEB helps us with diagnostics, which is the most important thing. Additionally, we have the assurance that it is software developed in Europe and meets all standards.“
Benefits
The implementation of PACSonWEB has significantly transformed the Dr. Marcelo Guardia Diagnostic Center, providing multiple advantages:
- Integration of key information: Unification of high-quality imaging with the patient’s clinical data in a single system, improving diagnostic accuracy.
- Digital delivery of results: Patients can receive their exams and reports through an online portal, eliminating the need for travel and reducing wait times.
- Remote access for collaborating physicians: External specialists can view and download studies from their own clinics, integrating them into patients’ medical records.
- Optimized remote diagnostics: High-quality images enable telemedicine with the same level of accuracy as in the main office.
- Integration with Artificial Intelligence: The technology allows for advanced tools that enhance detection and image analysis.
- Increased efficiency and productivity: Digitalization has optimized workflow, allowing the medical team to focus on what truly matters: diagnosis and patient care
Thanks to this solution, the Dr. Marcelo Guardia Diagnostic Center has taken a significant step forward in strengthening the fight against breast cancer, reaffirming its commitment to innovation and women’s health in Chile.