Back to the future.

摘要

In the medical literature of the past century or so, there are two outstanding guides offering timeless advice as to the nature of scientificinvestigation. The first by the groundbreaking neurobiologist Santiago Ramon y Cajal, still relevant since its original publication in 1897, covers topics from valuable personality traits to factors conducive to scientific work . The second in 1979 by another Nobel laureate, Peter Medawar, is a thoughtful insight into the pitfalls and rewards of the scientific process .At international meetings it's somewhat of a tradition to offer an inspirational vision about the future of radiology, emphasizing that the future is bright. We're all aware of exciting developments and applications.Yet, in the modern field of diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures, a novice may become easily intimidated not only by an increasing technologic complexity but also by a perception that reports in the literature need to be based on multiple authorships and meta-analyses.