Diagnostic imaging narrows the possible causes for an injury or illness and determines its extent. Diagnostic imaging can also be used proactively as a screening tool, in breast cancer mammograms, for instance. As a result of the emphasis that modern medicine places upon early detection and minimally invasive procedures, the use of diagnostic imaging will continue to increase. The market for diagnostic imaging systems is composed of computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray, ultrasound, single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) scanners. Technology in this market evolves rapidly, and the introduction of faster scanners with higher resolution continues to drive growth. Concerns over spiraling health care costs and the overuse of diagnostic imaging have, however, forced health care practitioners to weigh the clinical benefits of advanced technology against increasing prices. Reports on diagnostic imaging provide comprehensive coverage of diagnostic system modalities for various global markets, and other accessory devices and consumables.
