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Research and Markets: Digital Imaging Technology: Understanding Its Changing Role in Healthcare (Technology Focus)

Posted on: Monday, 10 September 2007, 12:00 CDT

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67812) has announced the addition of Digital Imaging Technology: Understanding its Changing Role in Healthcare (Technology Focus) to their offering.

The developments in digital imaging technology and its falling cost are ensuring the demand continues to grow.

Scope of this title:

PACS is no longer simply a solution for radiology. Technological developments are changing the way in which PACS is used the future of PACS is strong as technology continues to evolve.

Highlights of this title:

Technological developments within PACS are not standing still and the way in which PACS is used continues to evolve. These changes are ensuring that the PACS market remains strong.

Reasons to order your copy:

This report will give an understanding of what changes are taking place within PACS technology. It will give an understanding of what PACS is and how changes in technology will ensure the market remains strong.

Content Outline:

OUR VIEW CATALYST SUMMARY METHODOLOGY ANALYSIS A PACS solution involves the integration disparate technology products DICOM has provided a solid foundation for the development of PACS Image Acquisition is the foundation of PACS Networks Storage Image Archiving Image Display Services PACS applications PACS is no longer simply a solution for radiology PACS images are no longer confined to the desktop in the radiology department PACS will be used for images acquired outside radiology Advances in PACS technology means it can now move outside radiology and into other departments As PACS develops the cost of services, proportionally, are increasing significantly Service costs are going to dominate the cost of installing PACS The availability of digital imaging will encourage further development of PACS applications Academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies are now seeking access to PACS PACS for research may be developed further with the use of content management and business intelligence Computer-aided diagnosis is going to become a more prominent tool Providing an enterprise-wide clinical information solution would prove a huge breakthrough for PACS 3-D images are playing a more significant role as the technology develops ACTIONS Vendors need to have a flexible approach to technological developments Developing PACS outside the hospital Strong partnerships are increasing in importance Definitions Extended methodology Further reading Ask the analyst

List of Figures

Figure 1: Diagram illustrating structure of PACS solution Figure 2: Diagram illustrating rate at which PACS moves outside radiology Figure 3: Diagram showing the multitude of ways in which PACS can be used Figure 4: North American and European market size by segment, 2006-2011

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67812

Source: Datamonitor

Source: Business Wire

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