Logicalis Healthcare Solutions, the healthcare-focused arm of Logicalis US, announced formation of a strategic partnership with Ascendian Healthcare Consulting, specializing in medical imaging. Together, the two companies will combine their talents and resources to help healthcare information technology (IT) professionals tackle medical imaging obstacles.
Molecular breast imaging (MBI/BSGI) has been proven to be a highly sensitive imaging technique for the diagnosis of invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC), a position supported by a recent publication in the Journal of the American Medical Association Surgery. Physicians at the Legacy Cancer Institute in Portland, Oregon, reported a sensitivity of 88.9 percent for MBI/BSGI in diagnosing ILC, a difficult-to-diagnose breast cancer.
Increased radiation dose is associated with higher survival rates in men with medium- and high-risk prostate cancer, but not those at low risk, according to a new study from Penn Medicine Already-high survival rates for men with low-risk prostate cancer were unaffected by higher radiation dosages compared to lower radiation dosages, according to the study published in JAMA Oncology.
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Stimulant drug abuse has long-term effects on brain volume in women, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology. Brain structures involved in reward, learning and executive control showed vast changes even after a prolonged period of abstinence from drug use.
The Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center (KF-SYSCC) has established an entirely paperless and filmless clinical process in radiation oncology, designed to enhance patient safety as well as operational efficiency. Using the Aria oncology information system from Varian Medical Systems, the clinical team has automated essential tasks, built in safety-checks and centralized patient information for easier access by staff members.
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Three foremost medical centers in the United Kingdom and Germany have ordered and are now planning upgrades to Elekta's latest generation stereotactic radiosurgery system for the brain, Leksell Gamma Knife Icon. The centers are: University Medical Centre Mannheim (UMC, Mannheim, Germany); Bristol Gamma Knife Centre, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (Bristol, U.K.); and The Leeds Gamma Knife Centre at St James's Institute of Oncology (Leeds, U.K.).
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Agfa HealthCare announced that Prime Healthcare Services has agreed to purchase 50 Agfa DX-D 100 mobile digital radiography (DR) units to serve its hospitals after a thorough due diligence process. Agfa’s value proposition included, in addition to the clinical benefits, its Technology Evolution Financing, allowing Prime Healthcare to acquire a minimum of 50 mobile DR systems over a 60-month period. By bundling the resources of sales, service and financing, Prime Healthcare Services will enjoy an inclusive and complete digital mobile solution with equipment and maintenance protection for optimal use. These units will be deployed in 2015, with the possibility to increase the number of units to 70 or more.
Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A. Inc. has submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the first module of its premarket approval (PMA) application for digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT). The module will be offered as an optional upgrade for the Aspire Cristalle mammography system. It is the first module submitted for FDA PMA modular review. Fujifilm plans to file the remaining modules of DBT PMA within the coming year.
Investigators from Norris Cotton Cancer Center at Dartmouth demonstrated that a dual breast exam using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and near infrared spectral tomography (NIRST) is feasible and more accurate than MRI alone. The research team — led by Keith Paulsen, Ph.D., with first author Michael Mastanduno and collaborators from Xijing Hospital in Xian, China — had their paper, “MR-guided Near Infrared Spectral Tomography Increases Diagnostic Performance of Breast MRI,†published in Clinical Cancer Research.
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Carestream Health earned the top rating in MD Buyline's Market Intelligence Briefing (Q2 2015) for both portable and room-based digital X-ray systems for the second time of 2015. Carestream's DRX-Revolution mobile X-ray system and its DRX-Evolution and DRX-Ascend systems scored high marks from healthcare providers for performance, reliability, installation and service quality.
Rayence announced that it will be highlighting the RU-3000 Digital Universal Radiography System, recently cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), at the 2015 annual meeting of the Association for Medical Imaging Management (AHRA).
Vital Images Inc. will debut its U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k)-cleared CT Myocardial Perfusion application at the 10th annual scientific meeting of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT). The meeting will be held in Las Vegas July 16-19.
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Infinitt announced today that it has entered into a seven-year Partner Plus Agreement with TridentUSA Health Services based on an unlimited software licensing model for Infinitt PACS and Cardiology Suite, in addition to custom software development. The contract also encompasses Infinitt’s embedded voice recognition and reporting software, as well as the new Gx Communicator package (Critical Results, Peer Review and Collaborator Instant Messaging).
Konica Minolta Medical Imaging announced new Blue Moon Lifecycle Solutions designed to help customers minimize downtime, maximize productivity, and eliminate risk for the lifetime of their handheld Sonimage P3 and portable Sonimage HS1 ultrasound systems. The company will introduce the new Blue Moon Lifecycle Solutions at the Association for Medical Imaging Management (AHRA) annual meeting, July 20-22 in Las Vegas.
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Mindray announced the release of its TE7 Touch Enabled Ultrasound System, which supports rapid and confident evaluation in multiple point-of-care (POC) settings. The intuitive tablet-like operation, high image quality with one-touch image optimization, and exam presets improve both diagnostic confidence and efficiency.
On July 8, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the first proposed update to the physician payment schedule since the repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate in April. The proposal includes a number of provisions focused on person-centered care, and continues the Obama administration’s commitment to transform the Medicare program to a system based on quality and healthy outcomes.
Structural brain abnormalities in patients with schizophrenia have been identified in an internationally collaborative study led by a Georgia State University scientist. Study results are providing insight into how the condition may develop and respond to treatment.
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed the first-ever 3-D complete computer model to help study treatment for pelvic organ prolapse, a mysterious condition often linked to childbirth.
IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A.) announced that the first patient case in the United States has successfully been quality controlled using myQA Global QA Platform at the LewisGale Regional Center in Pulaski, Virginia.
Rivanna Medical announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance to market Accuro, a handheld and untethered smart phone-sized ultrasound device. Accuro is designed to guide spinal anesthesia with automated 3-D navigation technology in addition to ultrasound imaging of abdominal, musculoskeletal, cardiac and peripheral vascular anatomies.