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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Introduction What is Diagnostic Imaging? An Overview of Technology Development Scope and Methodology Scope Methodology 2 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY Research in the Private Sector Toshiba's Helical Conebeam Technology iCAD's Computer Aided Detection-enabled CT GE's Volume Computed Tomography Philips' Brilliance CT Technology Research in the Public Sector UMass Develops Novel Nanoparticle Sensors Canadian Researchers Produce Brighter LCDs Rice University Research on Optical Imaging Technology Argonne Scientists Explore Confinement of Light Rensselaer's Research on T-Ray CT Technology Analysis CT Development Research Trends Technology Drivers Technology Restraints 3 MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING Research in the Private Sector Hitachi’s ‘Open’ MR Systems Extend Patient Comfort Tristan's Novel Squid-Based Sensor VSM Medtech's MEG Systems for Functional Brain Imaging Luna Innovation Plans to Use Buckyballs for Diagnostic Applications Biophan's Coating Enhances Safety During MRI Scan Luna Explores Metallofullerenes for Improved MRI Contrast Hyper Tech Exploring Novel Superconductors for MRI Applications American Superconductor's Work on Boride Superconductors Research in the Public Sector UMass Researchers Explore Fabrication of Nanosensors New Mexico Scientists Develop Real-Time MEG Sensor Los Alamos Produces Low-Cost Superconducting Material Rice University Researchers Explore Nanoshells for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications Lawrence Berkeley Experts Develop Novel Microtesla MRI UMich Researchers Control Magnetic Flux for Better Imaging Tools SUNY Chemists Develop Noninvasive MRI-based Treatment Washington Researchers Explore Diffusion MRI Technology Analysis MRI Development Research Trends Technology Drivers Technology Restraints 4 NUCLEAR MEDICINE IMAGING Research in the Private Sector GE and Molecular Nanosystems Jointly Researching Field Emission Devices Sandia Researchers Explore New Radiation Detectors Philips' Gantry-Free Cameras Deliver Flexibility Siemens e.CAM Signature Series Research in the Public Sector Rochester Scientists Obtain High-Resolution Optical Images SUNY Scientists Develop Better NMR Technique A Novel NM Scanner to Detect Cancer California Researchers Innovate NMR Explore Sensitive Sensors for Large Magnetic Fields Technology Analysis NM Development Research Trends Technology Drivers Technology Restraints 5 POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY IMAGING Research in the Private Sector Hitachi's Latest Whole Body PET System GE's Combined PET/CT Modality Naval Researchers Developing Algorithm That Could Aid in Breast Cancer Detection Siemens' Synergistic PET/CT Product Technology Research in the Public Sector Biomedical Engineers Exploring Use of Quantum Dots as Contrast Agents Cornell Researchers Develop Noninvasive Biopsies Purdue Team Develop New Imaging Technology NIST Researchers Tag Faulty Genes Using Fluorescent Methods Technology Analysis PET Development Research Trends Technology Drivers Technology Restraints 6 ULTRASOUND IMAGING Research in the Private Sector GE's ‘Vivid' Ultrasound Solution Toshiba's ‘Aplio’ Ultrasound Imaging Technology Spencer Develops an Advanced Digital Transcranial Doppler System Given Imaging's 'Camera Pill' Better than Standard Endoscopy Research in the Public Sector Oregon Researchers Developing Novel Technique to Detect Arrhythmia Alabama Researchers Develop Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Consortium Explores Piezoelectric Materials for Novel Transducers Technology Analysis Ultrasound Development Research Trends Technology Drivers Technology Restraints 7 X-RAY IMAGING Research in the Private Sector Hitachi's Conebeam X-Ray Technology Siemen's Digital Mobile X-Ray Unit Toshiba's Novel X-Ray System Assists in Interventional Radiology Researchers Explore Terahertz Rays Wisconsin Company Develops Novel Tomotherapy for Cancer Treatment Research in the Public Sector MIT Researchers Explore Photonic Crystals Colorado Researchers Produce Nanometer-Sized Light Waves Delaware Team Working on Terahertz Technology North Carolina Scientists Use Nanotubes to Make Better X-Rays Obtain High-Resolution Micro Imaging Technology Analysis X-Ray Development Research Trends Technology Drivers Technology Restraints 8 KEY PATENTS AND INDUSTRY CONTACTS Patents Patents Related to Computed Tomography (CT) Patents Related to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Patents Related to Nuclear Medicine (NM) Imaging Patents Related to Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Patents Related to Ultrasound Imaging Patents Related to X-Ray Imaging Contacts Private Sector Public Sector 9 FROST & SULLIVAN 2004 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AWARDS Technology Innovation Award Award Description Award Recipient Excellence in Technology Award Award Description Award Recipient 10 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE Data Relevant to Diagnostic Imaging Total Population by Region; From 1999 to 2006 Male Population Over 65 Years of Age Female Population Over 65 Years of Age Urban Population by Region Number of Hospitals Number of Hospital Beds Number of Physicians Number of Cardiologist Total Healthcare Expenditure