2014 May/June | Health Imaging

Before the Deluge: What Changing Demographics Mean for Imaging

The U.S. population isn’t getting any younger. Baby boomers are reaching retirement and the age at which they are most at risk for Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular disease. Meanwhile, the obesity epidemic continues and the economy is recovering from the recession. What do all these factors mean for healthcare in general, and imaging specifically?

One step forward, two steps back

During a college internship, a mentor once told me that journalists are born procrastinators. It’s not out of laziness, he said.

Delving into Digital Breast Tomosynthesis

The buzz is all about digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT). Experts weigh in on its prowess, performance and power in cutting recalls. Is it ready for primetime?

Reading Room Redesign: Picturing Innovation

The shift to a digital reading environment has been a leap forward for radiology, but sitting in a dark room cut off from colleagues is not an ideal way to spend the work day.

Capitalizing on the Cloud: Making the Most of CD Burners

As image exchange transitions to the cloud, PACS peripherals such as CD burners are incorporating this innovation into their designs.

Adding Structure: How to Boost Reporting Efficiency

Use of structured reports and quantitative data is growing as providers look to offer effective, personalized medicine.

Melding Modalities: Emerging Clinical Indications of PET/MR

Capitalizing on the benefits of hybrid imaging, PET/MR holds much promise for in oncology, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular imaging.

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