When you think about diagnostic imaging, you think
about the basic fun things like X-Rays, MRI scans, CT scans, and so on.
Each modality has a number of functions but they all serve a similar purpose.
The idea is to diagnose any condition early and create a treatment program that
will help the patient. With conditions that are more complex it’s often
necessary to do more than one procedure. As time goes on the machines that
conduct these procedures become more and more sophisticated. We never actually
stop to think about the level of technology that goes into these machines.
With the way technology has progressed, modalities are
becoming more and more sophisticated. Terms such as hybrid modality have become
the order of the day, partly because there is a great deal of R&D
associated with the improvement of existing technologies. So what exactly is it
that we can see next?
According to the latest news on imaging, microscopy imaging
may be the next big development. While this development is still in research,
it has already received a grant. There is definitely interest in microscopy
imaging because the implication here is that it may well create something that
allows physicians to develop treatments that would more easily combat complex
conditions.
An article providing a thorough explanation of the purpose
of microscopy imaging research stated that “A variety
of sophisticated techniques have been applied in order to extend the range and
versatility of modern microscopy, from traditional optical methods to scanning
probe techniques, opening up previously inaccessible realms. Such methods have
succeeded at imaging structures down to the single molecule level, i.e.,
fractions of a nanometer—an enormous achievement.” In easy to understand terms,
this means that there is a road that’s been paved for a successful set of
future developments in the imaging field.
Ultimately the patient will be the
major beneficiary of this development. While it is likely that this development
will not fully be perfected anytime soon, it’s also likely that when it is
perfected it will be a huge turning point.
If you have any questions about
diagnostic imaging procedures please feel free to give us a call. We here at
Clermont Radiology look forward to answering your questions.
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