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Digital radiography slowly, but surely, makes its mark

By Wayne Forrest

When digital radiography (DR) systems hit the market in the late 1990s, their lofty price tags put the technology on more healthcare institutions' "wish" lists than "buy" sheets. The recent decline in prices and DR's proven productivity gains are prompting more interest among imaging facilities of all sizes, but patient volume is still an important factor when considering investing in DR, according to this Technology Review article.

July 24, 2006

Fuji CR mammo approval offers new option for breast imaging

By Kate Madden Yee

Fujifilm Medical Systems USA announced today that the FDA has given final approval to its premarket approval (PMA) application for a full-field digital mammography (FFDM) system based on computed radiography (CR) technology. The approval gives breast imaging facilities a new option for going digital that should prove to be more economical than FFDM systems currently on the market, according to this Technology Review article.

July 10, 2006

Part II: Building or modifying a diagnostic radiology facility -- Essential physics steps

AuntMinnie.com presents the conclusion of a two-part white paper on the essential physics of building or modifying a diagnostic radiology facility, contributed by W. Geoffrey West of West Physics Consulting.

July 5, 2006

Part I: Building or modifying a diagnostic radiology facility -- Essential physics steps

AuntMinnie.com is pleased to present part one of a two-part white paper on the essential physics of building or modifying a diagnostic radiology facility, contributed by W. Geoffrey West of West Physics Consulting.

July 4, 2006

Part XI: Exploring PACS Secrets -- Stop the insanity

By Michael J. Cannavo

In the latest installment of our ongoing series, PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo addresses the current state of confusion with PACS marketing and sales, and describes his solution -- using good old common sense.

May 28, 2006

Part X: Exploring PACS Secrets -- Excuses, excuses

By Michael J. Cannavo

In the latest installment of our ongoing series, PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo addresses concerns -- real and imagined -- over the impact of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 on upcoming PACS purchases.

May 18, 2006

Part IX: Exploring PACS Secrets -- How to fix DICOM

By Michael J. Cannavo

In the latest installment of our ongoing series, PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo explains how changing the way the DICOM standard is implemented in PACS is the key to making broader fixes in the industry.

April 19, 2006

Part VIII: Exploring PACS Secrets -- It's broke, fix it

By Michael J. Cannavo

The PACS market is broken and needs some serious fixing, according PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo. He explains why the way PACS is bought and sold and the way the systems are being marketed just aren't keeping up with the times.

April 5, 2006

MR mammography: Screening tool or diagnostic adjunct?

Over the years, MR scanners have evolved to become faster and stronger. MRI has a valuable role in the diagnosis of breast cancer; however, it is not for patients of low or normal risk and should be reserved for patients at high risk. It is also important for problem-solving in patients with complex mammograms, for preoperative planning, and for monitoring therapy in patients with breast cancer.

February 8, 2006

Part VII: Exploring PACS Secrets -- Pre-RSNA edition

By Michael J. Cannavo

In the latest installment of our series on PACS, consultant Michael J. Cannavo explains how to make the most effective use of your time at this year's RSNA, and provides a questionnaire to help you get the answers you need from PACS vendors.

November 27, 2005

Oncologic PET/CT: A primer for radiologists

AuntMinnie.com is pleased to present this white paper by Dr. Stephen Humes for our members to download. This primer is intended as a succinct guide to practicing radiologists for interpretation of oncologic PET/CT images, as well as a quick reference when consulting with referring physicians as to the appropriateness of performing PET/CT to address a specific clinical question.

October 13, 2005

Part VI: Exploring PACS Secrets -- State of the market

By Michael J. Cannavo

AuntMinnie.com presents the latest installment in a series by PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo, who explores commonly accepted PACS theories and industry secrets your PACS vendor might not want you to know.

October 9, 2005

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