Imaging Technology News - November/December 2008 - (Page 1)

November/ December 2008 Volume 48 • Number 9 Imaging Technol og y N E W S The Technology Solutions Resource for Medical Imaging & Radiation Oncology Professionals www.ITNonline.net ISSUE Molecular Breast Imaging Takes on FFDM When is Appropriateness Criteria Appropriate? Trouble in Multi-PACS Paradise INSIDE this New LCD Line Raises the Bar on Brightness Levels Double Black Imaging has released the new WIDE P-Series line of LCDs with their X-CAL Calibration Software. The line consists of a 2MP Monochrome and High-Bright Color, a 3MP Monochrome and High-Bright Color and a 5MP Monochrome LCD for Mammography. This line features higher brightness levels on each LCD, digital uniformity control, 12-Bit processing, a retractable WIDE P-Series continued on page 26 Comparison Charts CT Systems Cardiovascular Imaging Systems Breast MRI Aims to Enhance Imaging Resolution Aurora Imaging Technology will introduce its SpiralRODEO EDGE at RSNA 2008. Exclusive to the Aurora 1.5Tesla Dedicated Breast MRI System, this technology aims to improve image resolution and reduce common breast MRI artifacts, resulting in the production of clear images of both breasts, axillae, chest wall and mediastinum in a single bilateral scan. The new acquisition efficiency of SpiralRODEO EDGE is used to oversample in both in-plane dimensions to avoid aliasing in those dimensions. The pulse sequence and image acquisition system used in SpiralRODEO EDGE minimizes the effect of cardiac and respiratory motion on the images. The result of this new technology is the production of pristine anatomic detail of the axillary tail, axillary nodes, chest wall and mediastinum, according to Aurora. Aurora Imaging Technology www.auroramri.com > > special report New Molecular CT Adds Metabolic Information from PET Top Radiology Growth Sectors Despite the continuous rise in imaging utilization, the medical imaging market is struggling due to the reimbursement cuts from the DRA, precertification requirements and maturing markets. However, in 2009, expect to see smaller, rural hospitals increase their acquisitions of MRI and CT systems, adoption of PET/CT for cardiac imaging to drive a new growth sector and teleradiology to gain market share in the expanding image interpretation business. Siemens Medical Solutions said its new molecular CT is designed to provide a premium-imaging platform and is a practical solution for today’s shrinking healthcare budget. The new technology, Biograph mCT, combines a CT with molecular capabilities, a PET scanner with vast capabilities in CT and a highperformance integrated imager that can be used to achieve true collaboration and cooperation between diagnostic imaging specialties, according to the company. Biograph mCT is designed to obtain functional, anatomical and molecular inforBiograph continued on page 25 Candelis Unveils New Line of Monochrome, Color Medical Displays Candelis will introduce at RSNA 2008 a complete series of advanced monochrome and color displays ranging from 1 megapixel (MP), 2MP, 3MP to 5MP models designed for its ImageGrid and other radiology workstations. The new family of flat-panel monitor solutions for medical imaging features a high-performance TFT AMLCD IPS panel and offers superior rendering and view angle, uniformity compliance, Medical Displays continued on page 10 > > INSIDE Imaging to Recover in 2010 PET/CT Targets MPI Small Hospitals, Big Gains Teleradiology’s Growth Comes of Age > p.38 > p.39 > p.40 > p.41 Look for us at the RSNA Nov. 30 - Dec. 5, 2008 Chicago, IL Booth #6811 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Imaging Technology News 16 E. Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60194-3536 PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PONTIAC, IL PERMIT NO. 267 http://www.ITNonline.net http://www.ITNonline.net http://new.reillycomm.com/imaging/special-report-b.php http://www.auroramri.com

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Image Technology News - November 2008 Contents RSNA CT Systems Imaging An Image is Worth a Thousand Words Ultrasound Systems MBI Takes on FFDM Trouble in Multi-PACS Paradise When is Appropriateness Criteria Appropriate? RIS/PACS in a Web 2.0 World Digital Mammography Helps Center Continue its Commitment to the Best in Patient-Focused Breast Cancer Cardiovascular Imaging Systems PARCA Extends Expertise to World PACS Market

Image Technology News - November 2008

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