2008 December

As 2008 winds down, were examining the years top technologies as identified by our readers, visiting with seasoned users across the country to discover how theyve tapped into top technologies and what theyve gained in the process.

1.5T MRI systems are the field strength of choice these days in the United Statesdue in part to well-established protocols, imaging sequences and flexibility in applications and patient accommodation.

Radiation oncology, cardiology, and orthopedics are employing advanced visualization applications to deliver effective treatment, track the progression of disease and plan surgical interventions.

Radiology practices often need to make alterations when they outgrow their current space, add more staff or especially when they add PACS.

If echocardiography is the workhorse of cardiovascular imaging for CAD, cardiac SPECT is its partner in the yoke.

Due to growing imaging utilization and the push toward heightened integration between IT systems and imaging modalities, orthopedic clinics are increasingly adopting PACS in their practices.