2008 January | Health Imaging

A Look Inside: Next-Generation Multidetector CT

Multidetector CT scanning is about to take the next step, with majorvendors previewing their next-generation systems at radiology’sextravaganza—the RSNA meeting inNovember. The newest innovations in CT scanning promise significantgains ranging from improved temporal and spatial resolution to newapplications in stroke evaluation, and for all studies—less contrastmedia, shorter exam times and, across the board, lower radiation dose.

RIS/PACS in the Imaging Center: Shifting from Best of Breed to Best Practices

Integrated RIS/PACS is the hot ticket in radiology these days — driving better workflow, productivity, reporting and even billing.

Sweden: A Study in Mammography Excellence

Sweden has led the way in instituting successful mammography practices. Here are some lessons to learn on efficiency and effectiveness.

The Votes Are In: Yea for Speech in U.S. Capital & Beyond

Speech recognition is adding more fans. It has hit the tipping point with excellent accuracy rates, few bugs and smooth implementation.

Subspecialty Reading Services: Quality Reads Peace of Mind 24/7

The demand for subspecialty expertise has skyrocketed in the past few years with clinicians looking for fast, precise, in-depth reporting.

Enterprise Lung CAD Eases Workflow

Newer, enterprise versions of lung CAD software are making it easier than ever to apply the technology to chest x-rays and improve early detection.

Editor's Note: Is More Better?

When it comes to multidetector CT, yes. The recently released CorE 64 Study resultsshowed 64-slice CT matches cardiac catheterization in the primarydiagnosis of cardiovascular disease and disorders.

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