Diagnostic Imaging Europe

December 2005/January 2006

COVER STORY

• Unexpected tales abound in veterinary imaging
  Philip Ward

Veterinary Imaging

• MRI reveals structural changes in shark

News

• Planning ahead ensures successful PACS operation
• Seventh measurement can increase six-stroke parameter sensitivity
• Water gives boost to gastrointestinal multislice CT imaging
• PET imaging reveals brain metabolism of orgasmic reactions
• Ultrasound/fine-needle aspiration diagnoses melanoma metastases
• Low-dose CT makes gains in musculoskeletal imaging acquisition

Report: Neuroradiology

• 40-slice scanners boost neuro CT angiography
  Annet Waaijer, M.D., Irene C. van der Schaaf, M.D., Birgitta K. Velthuis, M.D., and Mathias Prokop, M.D.

Report: Radiation Protection

• Dose reduction measures benefit pediatric patients
  Anja Kettunen, Ph.D.

Technology Update

• Vendors unveil major product improvements

DEPARTMENTS

From The Editor

• Mysterious world of veterinary imaging emerges
  Philip Ward, Editor

Rinckside

• Radiology must regain initiative in research
  Peter A. Rinck, M.D., Ph.D.

The Big Picture

• Workload measurement comes under scrutiny
  Henrik S. Thomsen, M.D.