December 2004: Readers' Choice Awards

Features

Cover Story

	Readers' Choice Awards: The Votes Are In
	by Andi Lucas
	A revamped structure of the ninth annual Readers' Choice Awards increases feedback and brings a wealth of new companies to the list of top 20 finalists.

	The Simplest Things
	by Renee DiIulio
	Incorporating ergonomic equipment and techniques into medical imaging suites can increase productivity and decrease user fatigue.


	Our Incredible Shrinking World
	by Dan Harvey
	Focused research and preliminary testing show that nanotechnology is the next big thing on medical imaging's horizon.

Departments

	To the Point
	Technology - Working for You
	by Andi Lucas


	Newswatch
	December 2004
	Experts agree on the impact of IT on healthcare; companies form radiopharmaceutical product consortium; GE Healthcare aids facilities in Africa; and more.


	Case Study
	Leading the Pack
	by James Stuppino
	Collaboration with a large hospital, plus the addition of a high-field MRI, helps propel one Pennsylvania DIC to the forefront of imaging in its community.


	Product Showcase


	Another Perspective
	Ultrasound Ergonomics - Designed With the Sonographer in Mind
	by Gordon Parhar