New and Improved?

Breast care task force recommendations come under scrutiny

When the United States Preventive Services Task Force published updated recommendations on using mammography screenings, experts immediately began to weigh in. And the response was not complimentary.

A Gem of an Idea

A CT scanner that tells you more

In addition to enhancing a ring or a king’s crown – and serving as this month’s birthstone – the garnet acts as the basis for Gemstone Spectral Imaging, one of GE Healthcare’s latest innovations in improving CT imaging for patients and physicians. Bob Beckett, global product manager of CT for GE Healthcare, explains how this and other techniques continue to strengthen the potentials of CT.

Look into the Future

Trends and prospects for the teleradiology field

A recent study looking at trends in the teleradiology market concludes that growth may have slowed. See what business owners and professionals in the field see the future holding.

2009 Year-End Article Index

Chronicling news & events from this year

2009 was a groundbreaking year for the field of radiology, full of innovative procedures, advanced techniques, and top-notch medical conferences from radiologists, researchers, educators, and technologists around the world. As always, rt image was there, providing readers a firsthand look at all the news shaping their field. But, if you missed a step along the way, our annual Year-End Article Index will bring you up to speed.

Radiology 2010

Where we go from here

In the world of medical science and technology, all eyes are fixed on the future. So, as 2009 comes to a close and many industries are looking back at their accomplishments throughout the year, rt image chooses to look forward at what lies ahead. We asked the experts to share their insight on the future of radiology in terms of technology, politics, education, and jobs at the start of the new decade.