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Article: Computers and radiology: stepping into the digital future. (computed radiography) (Technology Information)
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- Health Management Technology
- Article date:
- December 1, 1997
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In radiology, digital technology is synonymous with image enhancement, rapid transmission to remote locations and compact electronic storage -- the advantages that lie in the digital future.
Continued development of computed radiography (CR) systems is spurred by radiology administrators' need for these advantages.
In the United States, consolidation of health care systems into integrated delivery networks is creating desire and demand on behalf of health care providers to transmit radiographic images electronically for rapid remote viewing and consultation.
While film images can be digitized, they still require chemical processing and ...