Diagnostics

Advanced CT Imaging

Effective diagnosis of coronary disease

The advent of 256 and 320-slice CT scanners will eliminate many of the technical difficulties that affect the temporal resolution of coronary CT angiogram. As technology advances, MDCT imaging of the coronary arteries will become the diagnostic tool of choice for the detection of coronary artery disease.

PACS in Indian Hospitals

Catching up

More and more physicians and radiologists have started preferring the PACS systems to hard copies.

Digital Radiography

Efficiency with automated system movements

The introduction of a flat panel system in a filmless computerised radiology unit allows the productivity of a radiology department to be noticeably increased, while providing ergonomic comfort and ease of use. It is particularly suitable for the field of paediatric radiology.

Advances in Breast Imaging

Impact in Asia Pacific

While the technology is relatively new, digital mammography and CAD have already entered. A large part of this growth has come from the rising level of awareness and education on the importance of breast screening. The continuous efforts in organising breast cancer awareness programmes as well as promoting breast health screening, where patients enjoy subsidies in mammogram screening, has created a demand for better and faster mammogram services.

Rapid Diagnostics

Fighting emerging diseases

Hospitals must learn to incorporate new technologies for diagnosis for the simple reason that vaccination, drug treatment and other containment efforts cannot be maximised unless emerging diseases are quickly identified.

Vibration Response Imaging

A new methodology for measurement of lung vibrations

In what appears to be the first step towards a radiation-free, non-invasive technology, Vibration Response Imaging (VRI) has arrived. VRITM, an innovative technology developed by the Israel-based company, Deep Breeze Ltd, can create images of the lungs based on the sound of air moving in and out of the passageways of the lungs, thereby preventing exposure to radiation in diagnosis.

Oral-based Diagnostics

Oral diseases and beyond

With modern proteomic and genomic techniques it is possible to fine-tune diagnostics of oral diseases and monitor other diseases by oral diagnostics.

Point-of-care Diagnostics

Tapping the potential

Point-of-care diagnostics are a potentially profitable growth area for the healthcare industry. However, there are several issues to be overcome before any point-of-care instrumentation can be successfully commercialised.

Human Genome and the Molecular Diagnostics Market

Molecular technologies will drive the expansion in market size and the range of applications in the molecular diagnostics market.

Seeing the Whole Elephant

From the humble beginning of imaging following the discovery of X-rays in 1896, imaging evolved rapidly.