Emerging technologies

Question 1

what are the advancements made in CT?

Answer 1

1. Portability
2. Dual Source - 2 X-rays and 2 detectors, not clinical now, under research applications
   - 2 x-rays can differentiate b/w tissues of different density
3. Detector Configurations
4. Post Processing Applications
   3D fly through
5. CT virtual bronchoscopy
6. CT virtual colonoscopy - 4D fly through

Question 2

what are the advancements made in MRI?

Answer 2

1. Technological Advancements:
   - Open bore
   - Upright
   - Portability
2. Contrast Agents/New sequences
3. Functional MRI

Question 3

what are the advancements made in nuclear medicine?

Answer 3

1. Fusion Imaging with CT/MRI
   - CT radiotherapy planning - CT or PET/CT used for mapping radiotherapy treatment
   - e.g. Radioisotopes tagged with tau or amyloid protein for earlier detecting of disease
2. New radioisotopes
3. Molecular Imaging

Question 4

what are the advancements made in interventional radiology?

Answer 4

1. Interventional/Hybrid theatres
2. Stereotactic operating techniques
3. Rotational Imaging
4. Post Processing Applications
   - Orthogonal imaging
   - 3D DSA/ FPD CT Imaging
   - Multimodality/Fusion Imaging
5. C- and O-arm

Question 5

what are the advancements made in ultrasound?

Answer 5

1. Portability
2. 4D imaging
3. Microbubble technology