DicomOS: A Preliminary Study on a Linux-Based Operating System Tailored for Medical Imaging and Enhanced Interoperability in Radiology Workflows

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Հրատարակված է:Electronics vol. 14, no. 2 (2025), p. 330
Հիմնական հեղինակ: Currieri, Tiziana
Այլ հեղինակներ: Gambino, Orazio, Pirrone, Roberto, Vitabile, Salvatore
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100 1 |a Currieri, Tiziana  |u Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics (BiND), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy 
245 1 |a DicomOS: A Preliminary Study on a Linux-Based Operating System Tailored for Medical Imaging and Enhanced Interoperability in Radiology Workflows 
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520 3 |a In this paper, we propose a Linux-based operating system, namely, DicomOS, tailored for medical imaging and enhanced interoperability, addressing user-friendly functionality and the main critical needs in radiology workflows. Traditional operating systems in clinical settings face limitations, such as fragmented software ecosystems and platform-specific restrictions, which disrupt collaborative workflows and hinder diagnostic efficiency. Built on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, DicomOS integrates essential DICOM functionalities directly into the OS, providing a unified, cohesive platform for image visualization, annotation, and sharing. Methods include custom configurations and the development of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and command-line tools, making them accessible to medical professionals and developers. Key applications such as ITK-SNAP and 3D Slicer are seamlessly integrated alongside specialized GUIs that enhance usability without requiring extensive technical expertise. As preliminary work, DicomOS demonstrates the potential to simplify medical imaging workflows, reduce cognitive load, and promote efficient data sharing across diverse clinical settings. However, further evaluations, including structured clinical tests and broader deployment with a distributable ISO image, must validate its effectiveness and scalability in real-world scenarios. The results indicate that DicomOS provides a versatile and adaptable solution, supporting radiologists in routine tasks while facilitating customization for advanced users. As an open-source platform, DicomOS has the potential to evolve alongside medical imaging needs, positioning it as a valuable resource for enhancing workflow integration and clinical collaboration. 
653 |a Operating systems 
653 |a User interface 
653 |a Usability 
653 |a Interoperability 
653 |a Compatible software 
653 |a Collaboration 
653 |a User experience 
653 |a Adaptability 
653 |a Radiology 
653 |a Linux 
653 |a Workflow 
653 |a Medical imaging 
653 |a Flexibility 
653 |a Software utilities 
653 |a Design 
653 |a Graphical user interface 
653 |a Annotations 
653 |a Customization 
653 |a Visualization 
700 1 |a Gambino, Orazio  |u Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy; <email>orazio.gambino@unipa.it</email> (O.G.); <email>roberto.pirrone@unipa.it</email> (R.P.) 
700 1 |a Pirrone, Roberto  |u Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy; <email>orazio.gambino@unipa.it</email> (O.G.); <email>roberto.pirrone@unipa.it</email> (R.P.) 
700 1 |a Vitabile, Salvatore  |u Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics (BiND), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy 
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