May 2007: Traveling Technology

Features

Cover Story

	Have Nuclear Medicine, Will Travel: Taking PET/CT on the Road
	by Dana Hinesly
	Mobile imaging brings diagnostic imaging to the far-flung and cost-conscious.

	Noninvasive Perfusion MRI on the Horizon
	by Jiongjiong Wang, PhD; Daniel J. Licht, MD; and Ronald L. Wolf, MD, PhD
	Alternative imaging method measures cerebral blood flow.


	Molecular Imaging: Projects in Progress
	by Kris Kyes
	Next-generation views could aid tumor detection, ultrasound, and cell therapy.

Sections

	MRI & CT
	ACR issues 2007 MRI safety guidelines; a progress update on fMRI; MR method could reduce need for knee arthroscopy.


	Ultrasound
	MRI and echocardiography partner to detect cardioembolic strokes; image-enhancement platform introduced; color ultrasound system makes debut.


	Nuclear Medicine
	A product round-up of current contrast agent offerings; experts offer advice on how to safely handle radiopharmaceuticals.


	Oncology
	Computer-based technique speeds radiation therapy planning; ablation system linked to Barrett's esophagus cure; COLD registry compiles cryoablation patient data.


	Informatics
	Challenges faced when installing a new PACS; 38 freestanding imaging centers connect using minimal bandwidth; how mobile technology aids radiologists.


	R & F
	Diagnostic x-ray products now bundled with training; new FFDM system released; equipment testing device anticipates quality standards for cardiac x-ray imaging.

Departments

	To the Point
	Something New
	by Andi Lucas


	Product Showcase


	Emerging Technology
	Showcasing a specialty low-dose point-of-care CT scanner.