Medical Imaging Technology 2009 Vol. 1
Cover Story
While computed tomography has revolutionised the scanning procedure, there are inherent risks involved. Dr Jonathan Goldin, UCLA Health System, explains to John Beresford how the benefits of scanning should be considered against the long-term effects.
PET/CT: Positive Partnership
Positron emission tomography/computed tomography has captured the attention of imaging staff and clinicians.
Positron emission tomography/computed tomography has captured the attention of imaging staff and clinicians.
Alzheimer's: Early Diagnosis in the Frame
Although there is no known treatment for Alzheimers disease, one theory links its development to amyloid beta deposits.
Although there is no known treatment for Alzheimers disease, one theory links its development to amyloid beta deposits.
Dangerous Missiles
While most MRI examinations are carried out safely, projectile missiles cause the greatest breaches of safety policy.
While most MRI examinations are carried out safely, projectile missiles cause the greatest breaches of safety policy.
No Case for Mistaken Identity
As demand for PACS in medical imaging grows, the issue of security is at hand.
As demand for PACS in medical imaging grows, the issue of security is at hand.
Power of Detection
Early detection is important for the successful treatment of breast cancer, but there are problems with imaging methods.
Early detection is important for the successful treatment of breast cancer, but there are problems with imaging methods.
Say What You See
Few medical imaging technologies in the past decade have engendered more controversy than speech recognition (SR).
Few medical imaging technologies in the past decade have engendered more controversy than speech recognition (SR).
Surgical Illuminations
John Frangioni, Frangioni Laboratory, has spent almost ten years developing the FLARE™ imaging system.
John Frangioni, Frangioni Laboratory, has spent almost ten years developing the FLARE™ imaging system.
Doctor's Doctor
Dr Arl Van Moore is president of the American College of Radiology (ACR) and president of Charlotte Radiology.
Dr Arl Van Moore is president of the American College of Radiology (ACR) and president of Charlotte Radiology.
Growth and Maturity in Asia
The need to cope with the medical needs of Asia's ageing population has opened up new vistas for the imaging market.
The need to cope with the medical needs of Asia's ageing population has opened up new vistas for the imaging market.
