Open AccessFuture Directions in Body Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Author(s) -
W. Brian Hyslop,
Richard C. Semelka
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
topics in magnetic resonance imaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.547
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1536-1004
pISSN - 0899-3459
DOI - 10.1097/01.rmr.0000180612.64338.41
Subject(s) - magnetic resonance imaging , instrumentation (computer programming) , computer science , medical physics , medicine , radiology , operating system
Technologic innovations in instrumentation and contrast agents naturally lead to new clinical and research applications in body MRI. Although long-range predictions of innovation are an uncertain process, short-term trends in development are more readily discernable. This review will provide examples of recent developments in magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging, contrast agent development and molecular imaging, instrumentation, post-processing, and screening in an attempt to describe areas of active research.