May 2007: Traveling Technology


Features

Cover Story
Have Nuclear Medicine, Will Travel: Taking PET/CT on the Road
  by Dana Hinesly
  Mobile imaging brings diagnostic imaging to the far-flung and cost-conscious.

Noninvasive Perfusion MRI on the Horizon
  by Jiongjiong Wang, PhD; Daniel J. Licht, MD; and Ronald L. Wolf, MD, PhD
  Alternative imaging method measures cerebral blood flow.
Molecular Imaging: Projects in Progress
  by Kris Kyes
  Next-generation views could aid tumor detection, ultrasound, and cell therapy.


Sections

MRI & CT
  ACR issues 2007 MRI safety guidelines; a progress update on fMRI; MR method could reduce need for knee arthroscopy.
Ultrasound
  MRI and echocardiography partner to detect cardioembolic strokes; image-enhancement platform introduced; color ultrasound system makes debut.
Nuclear Medicine
  A product round-up of current contrast agent offerings; experts offer advice on how to safely handle radiopharmaceuticals.
Oncology
  Computer-based technique speeds radiation therapy planning; ablation system linked to Barrett's esophagus cure; COLD registry compiles cryoablation patient data.
Informatics
  Challenges faced when installing a new PACS; 38 freestanding imaging centers connect using minimal bandwidth; how mobile technology aids radiologists.
R & F
  Diagnostic x-ray products now bundled with training; new FFDM system released; equipment testing device anticipates quality standards for cardiac x-ray imaging.

Departments

  To the Point
Something New
  by Andi Lucas
Product Showcase
  Emerging Technology
Showcasing a specialty low-dose point-of-care CT scanner.
Special Section

  CIN Strategies
Anticipate, Manage, Prevent

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