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  Sunday, November 29 – Morning Edition

X-ray market welcomes new digital technology
Proliferation of approaches can be confusing as vendors offer different versions of digital technology.

NT, Web, and integration dominate PACS exhibits
Popularity of Windows NT platform continues to grow as vendors standardize on Microsoft OS.

3-D display: the big news for ultrasound products
Philips acquires ATL, while Siemens and Toshiba agree to team up for product development.

Real-time imaging powers MRI product launches Faster image reconstruction and improved system versatility serve as hot buttons at 1998 show.

Replacement sales fuel nuclear medicine
PET technology drives nuclear medicine sector as vendors focus on cardiology and oncology.

Mammography inches forward with digital units
The wait for full-field digital systems continues as vendors tout biopsy systems and computer-aided diagnosis.

RSNA show grows bigger despite vendor consolidation

There are good reasons why you might expect companies to reduce their commitment to the RSNA show: a weak international economy, corporate consolidation, a chronic shortage of hotel rooms in Chicago, premium union setup rates, and discontent with certain RSNA regulations. Instead, vendors have requested more exhibit space at McCormick Place to showcase their products this year than ever before.

Multislice CT scanners improve performance
Commercial success may be limited by high price as new systems top out at $1.3 million.
 

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