title: Digital imaging.
abstract: Medical imaging is rapidly moving toward a digital-based image system. An understanding of the principles of digital imaging is necessary to evaluate features of imaging systems and can play an important role in purchasing decisions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech University, Duckpond Drive, Phase II, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA. gdaniel@vt.edu
authors.forename: Gregory B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Daniel
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D004285:Dogs; D016247:Information Storage and Retrieval; D008491:Medical Informatics Applications; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic / Q000662:veterinary; D011873:Radiology Information Systems; D012815:Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000379:methods*