Essential to the effective review of patient slides is the efficient navigation of the specimens.  The RC500 Remote Live Telepathology System offers local users and remote reviewers several options for fast and efficient slide navigation. The map view (green box) provides a 30,000-foot survey of one or two slides currently on the stage.  In less than a minute from the time the slides are placed on the stage, the slide map is visible and ready for navigation.  Clicking on any area of the map drives the slide to that location and displays the patient sample at the current objectiv ..read more

To put it simply, telepathology is the practice of pathology from a distance.  At the time of observation, the original glass slide is not in the possession of the reviewing pathologist. Originally, telepathology was performed by sending a digital image of a patient specimen to a remote pathologist for review.  As technology improved, the single static digital image was replaced by streaming live video of patient samples across a hospital network or even the internet, but the remote pathologist lacked the ability to navigate the specimen without assistance from the local operator.&nb ..read more

Since the 1980s, telepathology has been providing an efficient and effective means to review patient samples by a remote pathologist.  Although considered to be an antiquated technique by some, microscope-based telepathology still affords healthcare institutions and pathologists a list of benefits (and features) that are still unmatched by many whole slide imaging technologies. With a microscope-based telepathology system, you can… Review glass slides on-site or remotely. Invite one or more specialists for live, simultaneous remote viewing and consultation. Use the full optical resolutio ..read more

From recent surveys, studies and medical school records, the pathology gap (imbalance between practitioners vs growing incidence of disease) is further exacerbated by impending retirements, a decline in graduation rates, and entry into subspecialties (when adjusted for population levels). [1] Further complicating this pathology gap are continued cost-cutting measures imposed by independent institutions, facilities, insurers, and agencies such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  In their latest ruling on the physician fee schedule, the CMS reported that there will be a 1.25 ..read more

It is well known that a physician’s wellbeing and Quality of Life can impact the quality of treatment. [1]  Without specialization, pathologists split their time between anatomical pathology, clinical lab work, teaching, research and administrative duties. [2]  Sub-specialization in pathology creates opportunity for improved learning, leading to higher satisfaction with diagnoses in those specialties.  More specialized work has also shown improvement in the quality of diagnosis. [3] Other stresses plague pathologists.  Case load and pathologist accessibility are high on thi ..read more

Microscope technology has evolved tremendously over the past several decades, far beyond simply adjusting light intensity, changing objectives, and positioning and focusing a specimen — with digital telepathology, anyone with an internet connection can review microscopic samples remotely. Let's examine what real-time telepathology is and the advantages that microscopes like the ACCU-SCOPE RC500 have over traditional models. What Is Digital Pathology? Digital pathology first emerged in the 1980s and has advanced considerably since its introduction. Thanks to numerous technological advancements ..read more

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Commack, NY [June 2023] – ACCU-SCOPE Inc. is pleased to announce the development and launch of the RC500 Remote Collaboration Microscopy System.  The RC500 is fully integrated with motorized microscope, high-resolution, medical device-grade camera, and software.  The RC500 is designed for stand-alone operation for local, in-person microscopy, as well as full operation by a remote user via a desktop sharing application.  The RC500 provides the best of three worlds: traditional microscopy using eyepieces, improved ergonomics using the included camera and display on the monitor, an ..read more

Depth of field and depth of focus are both well-known terms in photography, filmography, and microscopy. Given how similar their names are, they have sometimes been used interchangeably. However, despite both playing a vital role in camera and microscope optics, the two are very much different. Let's look more closely at what defines the depth of field and depth of focus, their role in microscopy, and why the two should not be confused with one another. Depth of Field The depth of field is the distance between the closest object plane in focus and the furthest one in focus. In other words, it ..read more

Today’s microscopy cameras offer a wide variety of options for connecting to the camera and transferring data including camera control, image viewing and acquisition.  Traditionally, cameras would feature one option for data transfer (e.g., USB port), but there is greater demand for flexibility in the way we connect to and control our cameras. USB remains the standard for connectivity.  Using software on a PC (Windows and sometimes Mac), the camera settings can be managed to view and acquire images, and typically offers very good flexibility for image processing, measurement and anal ..read more