Advances in medical imaging
In recent years, the field of medical imaging stimulated by advances in digital and communication technologies grown tremendously. New imaging techniques that reveal greater anatomical details are in diagnostic radiology departments. We discuss vascular imaging with ultrasound, high-resolution computed tomography of the thorax, magnetic resonance imaging applications, and picture archiving and communication systems. Magnetic resonance imaging applications for all areas of the body are being investigated and are replacing older roentgen graphic techniques such as computed tomography, arthrography, myelography, and even angiography in a growing number of indications.