
Various imaging tests are available for diagnostic purposes. What are the different types of medical imaging? Among the wide array of technologies in modern medicine, medical imaging is a major advancement. The ability to take pictures of the human body has many useful clinical applications. Differe..
Fears that revenues last year from the sale of new CT in the U.S. would slide to levels not seen in a long time proved to be well founded, as the industry suffered its worst year in more than a decade. U.S. sales of CT scanners last year totaled less than $790 million, a remarkably poor showing for ..
Despite predictions of huge market potential and assumptions that radiology departments were ripe for new filmless technologies, the promise of digital x-ray has been little more than that since the first products were introduced in the mid 1990s. Some 20 companies currently claim to be developing d..
Description Mammography is a type of medical imaging that uses x-rays to capture images (mammograms) of the internal structures of the breasts. Quality mammography X-ray machine can help detect breast cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages – when it is too small to be felt or detect..
Description Fluoroscopy is a type of medical imaging that shows a continuous x-ray image on a monitor, much like an x-ray movie. It is used to diagnose or treat patients by displaying the movement of a body part or of an instrument or dye (contrast agent) through the body. During a fluoroscopy proce..
Computed tomography (CT) scanning, also called computerized axial tomography (CAT) scanning, is a medical imaging procedure that uses x-rays to show cross-sectional images of the body. A CT imaging system produces cross-sectional images or "slices" of areas of the body, like the slices in ..
Dental X-rays are pictures of the teeth, bones, and soft tissues around them to help find problems with the teeth, mouth, and jaw. X-ray pictures can show cavities, hidden dental structures (such as wisdom teeth), and bone loss that cannot be seen during a visual examination. Dental X-rays may also ..
Introduction For decades now, unlike any major medical imaging methods such as ultrasound, nuclear medicine etc, all of which are digital, conventional x-ray imaging remains a largely analog technology. Why digital? Making the transition from analog to digital could bring several advantages to x-ray..
Dental radiographs, or X-rays, are an important part of a thorough dental examination. A full set of X-rays (18) is usually required for patients who are new to a dental practice, or who need extensive treatment. Two to four follow-up or check-up X-rays called "bite-wings" are necessary ev..
X-ray, the past and current workhorse in radiology, still garners the majority of all imaging studies. But when it comes to new advances, the modality tends not to generate the excitement associated with the higher tech alternatives of CT, MR, and PET. That may have changed a bit with the 2008 RSNA ..
Digital radiography is a form of x-ray imaging, where digital X-ray sensors are used instead of traditional photographic film. Advantages include time efficiency through bypassing chemical processing and the ability to digitally transfer and enhance images. Also less radiation can be used to produce..
The China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) is the largest exhibition of medical equipment, related products and services in the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 1979, CMEF is held in both spring and autumn. Last year, over 2000 exhibitors participated and nearly 60,000 people visited CMEF,..
Conventional medical X-ray photography device