Diagnostic Imaging North America - June 2008

June 1, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diagnostic Imaging North America June 2008 COVER STORY By: James Brice Isotope supply crash drives push for new moly sources DEPARTMENTS Agenda By: John C. Hayes Drug-resistant TB story illustrates global challenge for radiology Overread Telerad plus mammography makes effective combination Chest x-ray remains crucial for finding drug-resistant TB Smartphone shows images for radiologists on the go Telerad school in Bangalore aims at shortage Myocardial perfusion CT closes in on cardiac fMRI Case of the Month Newsclips PIB-PET offers early proof of Alzheimer's disease onset PET tops CT for malignant lung nodule characterization Breast MRI CAD zeroes in on malignant lesions MRS links fibromyalgia pain to changes in brain molecule Obesity impairs accuracy of obstetric sonography Benefits of abdominal CT in the ER outweigh risks X-Ray Vision By: John C. Hayes, Editor Fear of nuclear terrorism lurks behind molybdenum supply debate Tech Watch Tepid demand for MR in 2007 still dampens scanner sales GE's Signa MR750 brings new power, simplicity to 3T Mammography By: Shalmali Pal Study favoring routine screens in older women draws fire Intervention By: H.A. Abella IRs look for silver lining as government pushes quality Radiology Research By: James Brice Investment in imaging exploits trends in genetics, nanotech Backscatter By: Bradley M. Tipler, M.D. Though lips may move, no one is listening Special Section: Contrast Media Special Supplement Contrast Media Role gadolinium plays in NSF incidence remains unclear Fast CT scans increase risk of contrast timing errors NSF discovery process may expose lax record-keeping U.S. patients miss benefits of ultrasound contrast media

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