Preface

All significant medical advances ultimately depend on advances in technology, extending the sensitivity of the MD ’s eyes, ears, and fingers—Robert H. Ackerman, MD, MPH, 2015In a 2001 Medscape survey, physicians were asked to rank the 30 most important, impactful medical innovations of the prior 25 years; computed tomography (CT) and MR imaging were ranked number 1, at the top of this list. Indeed, since th e invention of the stethoscope in 1816, technological developments have continued at an ever-increasing pace to enhance the ability of health care providers to diagnose, treat, and manage diverse diseases.

Source: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America - August 1, 2022 Category: Radiology Authors: John Conklin, Michael H. Lev Source Type: research