Mobile Imaging App Adds Oncology Capabilities

Radiation oncologists can use a new mobile application (app) to review dose volume histograms, isodose curves, contours, and images for treatment plans actions typically restricted to a limited number of dedicated workstations.

MIM Software, Inc. (Cleveland, OH, USA), a leading global provider of medical imaging software, reported that Mobile MIM has received its second US Food and Drug (FDA) 510(k) clearance for the release of its new version, Mobile MIM 3.0. Mobile MIM is now cleared for diagnostic X-ray and ultrasound viewing, as well as radiation treatment-plan review and approval. Mobile MIM 3.0 is available on the Apple (Cupertino, CA, USA) App Store. The app includes sample images to demonstrate its expanded functionality.

“Mobile MIM provides a timesaving alternative to treatment plan review and approval by providing the necessary data and visualization for decision making while simultaneously reducing contention on costly treatment planning systems,” said Jerimy Brockway, software director at MIM. Making Mobile MIM intuitive for radiation oncology was a primary goal, and we focused on creating the most natural and streamlined experience possible. The feedback so far has been overwhelmingly positive. “Not to be overlooked is the advent of viewing an X-ray on a hand-held device in a diagnostic capacity. This is a milestone for mobile health.”

Mobile MIM is capable of displaying very large images, more than 25 megapixels, with lossless data compression. Mobile MIM is a thick client approach that brings the data to the device for fast and consistent manipulation, independent of network performance. Device-level hardware encryption provides security for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)-compliance and users have the additional security option of removing data from the device after viewing. For quick access, images are displayed as they download. Data can be downloaded to Mobile MIM using MIMcloud or an on-site MIM workstation.

With the release of Mobile MIM 3.0, MIM Software also plans to launch a cobranded version of the app with its partner Accuray, Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA, USA). The cobranded Accuray version of the app, PlanTouch, will have an interface that allows physicians to review and approve a CyberKnife treatment plan via a direct link.

MIM Software Inc. provides practical imaging solutions in the fields of radiation oncology, radiology, nuclear medicine, neuroimaging, and cardiac imaging. MIM offers solutions for personal computer (PC) and Mac workstations, as well as mobile iOS (intelligent operating system) and cloud-based platforms. MIM is a privately held company that markets its products globally to imaging centers, hospitals, specialty clinics, research organizations, and pharmaceutical companies.

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