May 2002


Features

Cover Story
Getting the Most from Digital Images
  by Judith Gunn Bronson MS
  The Rossmann Laboratories for Radiologic Image Research at the University of Chicago is leading the charge to glean more from digital images than meets the eye.

The Virtual Procedure
  by David J. Vining MD
  Multidetector row CT and three-dimensional volume rendering provide insights into the inherently complex features of the female pelvic anatomy.
Reality Check: QC in the Digital Department
  by John Romlein
  With the diffusion of digital imaging, it is necessary to reengineer quality control processes to accommodate digital imaging modalities, workstations, and PACS.
Benchmarking MRI Operations
  by Robert A. Bell PhD
  Focusing on the key components of patient throughput can help a facility prepare to handle additional volume with greater efficiency.
Transitioning to Digital Mammography
  by Marissa Shira
  As more systems clear the hurdles at the Food and Drug Administration, researchers at the national and university level are exploring the clinical and practical implications of full-field digital mammography.
Storage Strategies
  by George Wiley
  Those who plan upfront for digital image archiving, say the experts, will appreciate their foresight when they begin accessing the storage system to treat patients.


Departments

  Viewpoint
Between Two Worlds
  by Cheryl Proval
  The radiology community is behind the eight ball on the issue of quality assurance in digital imaging.
  Guest Editorial
The Case For MammoPACS
  by Anna K. Chacko MD , Jacob A. Chacko
  Improved access to mammography would best be achieved with a government initiative to build a nationwide electronic network for digital mammography images.
STAT Read
  by Ben Van Houten
  Imaging Business
Building a Safety Net for Charge Capture
  by James A. Keiffer MBA
  The use of RIS accession numbers provides a cost-effective way to verify charge capture and dispel concerns that legitimate charges are going unbilled.
  Technology Economics Review
Is PACS Becoming More Affordable?
  by Michael J. Gray
  In describing several technological advances that have resulted in lower prices for some PACS components, the author urges radiology to think big when considering PACS.
Technology Review: Informatics
Special Section

New Era of 3T MRI
Exploring 3T Issues and Benefits
  by Judith Gunn Bronson MS
Clinical Implications of 3T
  by Gregory Sorensen MD
  Finer detail in anatomic imaging, improved perfusion-diffusion and MRA images, and significantly more information from fMRI are some of the clinical benefits to be gained from 3T MR technology.
Is Drive to 7T Necessary?
  by Judith Gunn Bronson MS
Hyperechoes: A New Solution to Minimize SAR
  by Judith Gunn Bronson MS
Cardiac MR at 3T
  by Judith Gunn Bronson MS
  Though the challenges of optimizing 3T cardiac MRI are great, the payoff will be even greater.
Brain Mapping at 3T
  by Kris Kyes
  Increases in spatial resolution, and decreases in acquisition times are enabling investigators to break ground in mapping the brain.
Planning for Success
  by Robert Cooke
PACS: A Health System Perspective
  by John Couris
  Before implementing enterprise-wide image management, conceptualize how PACS will play out throughout the health system.
The Art and Science of Investing in a PACS
  by Martin Kleckner III
  Understanding and accommodating the health care executive's perspectives on justification, risk, and return on investment represent the best strategy for securing funding for PACS.
Community Hospital-Based PACS
  by Elizabeth Finch
  A close-knit team of four pulled off a PACS implementation at a rural community hospital in Canada with excellent results.
A View from the Executive Office
  by Rich Smith
  The chief executive officer and chief financial officer at Doylestown Hospital share their perspective on the role of informatics and the future of the community hospital.

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