Diagnostic Imaging

Radiologists use diagnostic imaging to non-invasively look inside the body to help determine the causes of an injury or an illness, and confirm a diagnosis. Providers use many imaging modalities to do so, including CT, MRI, X-ray, Ultrasound, PET and more.

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Displays see a new light

There was nothing plain about the displays and related software on display at RSNA 2003.

Printers Expanding Media

Film in radiology is a prevailing breed. While it is destined to decrease in volume as digital technology gains hold, it is a vital component of the majority of imaging facilities in 2004.

Breast imaging expands beyond traditional boundaries

A variety of new breast imaging technologies debuted and gained new strength at RSNA 2003.

CAD applications expand in breast and chest imaging

Excitement around CAD focused on applications in breast imaging via mammography and MRI, as well as chest CT and x-ray applications for assisting in the diagnosis of early-stage lung cancer.

Ultrasound units go compact, high performance

Relieving the amount of physical stress sonographers experience every day in their line of work was a key driver motivating vendors to enhance their existing line of ultrasound products for RSNA 2003.

Slew of new MRI systems boost speed, slash scan times

Faster scan times, faster image processing and more automated scan options on new and upgraded MRI scanners were on display around the exhibit floor at RSNA 2003.

Report: More modalities vie for adjunctive breast imaging market

MRI, nuclear medicine and automated biopsy are making strides in the adjunctive breast imaging and automated biopsy equipment markets, taking some of the share from mammography in the early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer.

SourceOne says it is on course for profitable 2003

One year after Platinum Equity LLC created SourceOne Healthcare Technologies Inc., the U.S. imaging products distributor says it has turned the corner to profitability.

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