Comparative analysis of energy expenditure and costs in neuroimaging

Over the past several years there has been a growing awareness of energy usage in industrial and household devices, leading to the adoption of both energy-saving modes as well as implementation of regulations to set energy efficiency standards [1,4]. Despite strides in energy efficiency in the residential and office sectors, the healthcare sector has lagged in implementation of similar initiatives [1]. One such area that has seen a rapid increase in healthcare-associated energy usage and spending without a focus on resource saving initiatives is the use of advanced imaging like CT and MRI [1].
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research