Apple monitors for viewing radiology images instead of grayscale

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Apple monitors for viewing radiology images instead of grayscale

I am looking at switching from PC to Mac for my home computer but I also need to start viewing radiology images from home. I am wondering if anyone has used Cinema HD displays or other apple monitors for viewing radiology CR/DR, MR or CT images and how they compare to medical grade 3-5 MP grayscale monitors ($3K or more apiece) typically used for such viewing. I would like to have a single combined work/home computer for both overall cost savings and to keep my desk from looking like mission control. I would appreciate any feedback.

iMac or MacPro, Mac OS X (10.5.1)

Posted on Dec 14, 2007 7:57 PM

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CodLBi

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Dec 18, 2007 1:18 AM in response to JMRadman

The medical standard for display calibration meant to inspect radiology photography probably will not be met, an equal white background light for a quick visual scan should be possible with this application, the screen should have a larger diameter than the photo I guess:

http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/icons_screensavers/light.html

Hope it is helpful.

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CodLBi

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Dec 18, 2007 3:22 AM in response to JMRadman

Some-one just attended me that your question was about medical imaging on Apple Displays. I misunderstood the question. Some background information on Apple displays used in radiology can be found here:

http://www.apple.com/science/solutions/medicalimaging.html

A software presentation on viewing and manipulating MRI, CT and PET images can be found here:

http://www.seminars.apple.com/seminarsonline/osirixintro/apple/index.html

The new iMacs are not using a lot of desktop space, mine has only one cable, the power cable.
Possible set-ups for your needs can be found here:

http://www.apple.com/science/solutions/medicalimaging_config.html

I have a 23" Apple cinema display connected to the 24" iMac, the difference is the iMac has a glossy screen, with the computer inside.

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