Diagnostic Imaging Europe Dec 2008/Jan 2009

Cover Story

• CT angiography data offer new approach to perfusion
  By: Dominik Morhard, M.D., Maximilian F. Reiser, M.D., and Birgit Ertl-Wagner, M.D.

Imaging News

• Combination PET/CT helps track slow tumor response earlier

• Optical imaging opens a new window on tuberculosis diagnosis

• Swedish breast imaging pioneer scoops British medical literary prize

• MRA aids in refining timing of hydrocephalus surgical intervention

• Carotid ultrasound predicts heart attack, stroke

• MRI produces early warning of osteoarthritis

• JFR 2008 puts emphasis on high-tech imaging

• Case of the issue

Ultrasound

• Real-time elasticity helps improve breast specificity
  By: Anne Tardivon

DEPARTMENTS

From the Editor

• Advanced stroke imaging comes under close scrutiny
  By: Philip Ward, Editor

A Dose of Dubbins

• Technology adds spice to reporting chores
  By: Paul Dubbins, FRCR

Technology Update

• Vendors strive to improve patient care with innovation

The Big Picture

• Europe's PACS users must embrace open source
  By: Osman Ratib, M.D., PH.D.