December 13, 2012 — Researchers reviewing the records of approximately 250,000 women enrolled in an integrated healthcare delivery system found that increased CT (computed tomography) utilization between 2000 and 2010 could result in an increase in the risk of breast cancer for certain women, including younger patients and those who received repeat exams.
December 12, 2012 — At RSNA 2012 Samsung Medison highlighted a full line of medical devices together with Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. The GEO brand offered by the company includes the XGEO for digital radiography, UGEO for ultrasound diagnostic system and LABGEO for in-vitro diagnostics.
December 12, 2012 — Nearly 12 months after their first collaborative medical outreach project, the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) and GE Healthcare are in rural northwest India again to utilize advances in cardiovascular ultrasound technology to enhance medical education for healthcare providers caring for underserved populations.
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GE Healthcare introduced the new Logiq E9 with XDclear, a new general imaging ultrasound system, at RSNA 2012. Built from the acclaimed Logiq E9 platform, new features on the company’s premium product allow for increased penetration on large patients, improved clarity and diagnostic confidence.
Anthro Corporation, Technology Furniture, the Portland, Ore., manufacturer of radiology sit/stand desks, introduced the newest member of its award-winning Steve's Station family. The ergonomic design of Steve's Curve wraps displays around the user for comfortable viewing and positions equipment within easy reach. The addition of this curved model gives imaging professionals a total of four Steve's Station desk options with a variety of shapes and features. Steve's Curve will be available 2013 and was shown for the first time at RSNA, November 25-30 in Chicago.
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Alere Wellogic, the health information arm of Alere Inc., announced that its Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is now available to help radiologists and imaging centers achieve "meaningful use" certification and qualify for incentives as part of the federal Meaningful Use Program. The solution was on display at the Radiological Society of North America's (RSNA) 98th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, held from November 26th-30th at McCormick Place in Chicago.
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Konica Minolta Medical Imaging introduces another innovation for the wireless Aero digital radiography (DR) — the new AeroSync X-ray exposure synchronization technology. With AeroSync, facilities can easily upgrade existing analog portable X-ray systems not fitted with DR interfaces into digital systems.
The latest advances in cardiovascular imaging are usually shown first at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting, the largest radiology show in the world, held the last week of November in Chicago. After spending five days walking three expo halls filled with more than 600 product vendors, the following is my editor’s choice for the most innovative new cardiovascular imaging technology.
A survey of women undergoing routine screening mammography found that many of them would be interested in pursuing additional screening tests if notified they had dense breast tissue, despite the possibility of false positives, invasive procedures, and out-of-pocket costs, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
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December 11, 2012 — Devicor Medical Products Inc. (Devicor) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Mammotome revolve, a dual vacuum-assisted biopsy system, for use on patients.
At RSNA 2012, GE Healthcare showcased a number of new advanced imaging solutions for the surgical space, helping clinicians see more in the OR. These new innovations from OEC take surgical imaging to the next level, with offerings including a fluoroscopy ultrasound all-in-one unit, and OEC’s new, affordable Brivo 865 Advance C-arm.
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Researchers assessing the impact of revised guidelines for screening mammography issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) found evidence that the new recommendations may lead to missed cancers and a decline in screening, according to two studies presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
While obesity is considered a cardiovascular risk factor, a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) showed that African-American patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) have much less fat around their hearts compared to Caucasian patients.
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Using a special magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique to image patients with mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), researchers have identified a biomarker that may predict which patients will do well over the long term, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
Konica Minolta announced that Aero digital radiography (DR), the world’s lightest, wireless DR flat panel detector, is now available as a 10 x 12 inch plate. The Aero DR 10 inch x 12 inch is an ideal solution for pediatric exams due to its small size and superior dose efficiency.
Trends at RSNA 2012 included software solutions to help meet Stage 2 meaningful use requirements for remote viewing of images and reports, and solutions to meet new state laws requiring reporting of breast density and patient exposure to ionizing radiation. Key new technologies introduced at this years show included a wireless ultrasound transducer, noiseless MRI system and a 640-slice CT scanner.
Increasingly software applications are providing many of the major advancements in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) rather than hardware. In recent years, this has translated into software that enables physicians to do more in less time, extract more diagnostic information from imaging exams and provide more accurate quantification. While a hospital may not spend millions to upgrade its MRI system, it frequently takes advantage of the lower cost option of other vendors’ software to assess and manipulate those images.
There were several evident trends on the show floor at RSNA 2012, including interest in software fueled by Stage 1 and 2 meaningful use requirements, new mammography solutions and innovations in imaging hardware.
The top step I took to the 2012 RSNA exhibit halls at the McCormick Center in Chicago bore the RSNA theme “Patients First”. Above my head, a circular banner asserted the same. While it was not so apparent in the past, putting patients first is nothing new. When has radiology ever put them second?