Large data sets and more voluminous patient imaging studies can constrain a PACS
capabilities. However, there are viable options to correct the situation.
Don't look for printers to disappear from hospitals with the promise of filmless
environments. Many healthcare providers always will opt for hard-copy images.
The combination of PET, SPECT and CT technologies are expanding beyond oncology
applications to bring heightened imaging standards into cardiology, neurology and gene
therapy.