title: A history of computers and computerized imaging.
abstract: The computers has revolutionized diagnostic imaging, making possible techniques such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, sonography and computed radiography. This article traces the historical development of computers and demonstrates how their brief association with the radiologic sciences has transformed diagnostic medicine.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiological Sciences, College of Health Science, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Mixdorf
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Goldsworthy
mesh_terms: D003201:Computers / Q000266:history*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000266:history*; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000266:history*; D011859:Radiography / Q000266:history; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000266:history