At the heart of every myth lies the essence of truth. The exponential growth of imaging and its effect on healthcare's bottom line profoundly affects not only the future of healthcare, but the future of health itself.
For example, a mother can now see her unborn baby in perfect, three-dimensional (3-D) view. A grandfather with no previous history or other indications of heart trouble can see his beating heart and learn of potential risks early enough to counteract them.
Advancing technology makes these scenarios possible. But it's just one reason for imaging's rise from a supportive role to a lead character on healthcare's mythological stage.
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