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Wide beam reconstruction (WBR) reduces both dose and image acquisition time by 50 percent for myocardial perfusion SPECT (MPI), according to a new study published in the March-April 2011 issue of the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology. WBR is a software program by UltraSPECT for reconstructing nuclear medicine images.

Time March 29, 2011
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Information technology is a part of virtually every function in today's successful imaging centers. To showcase centers that are at the forefront of utilizing IT solutions to stay ahead, Imaging Technology News will feature its second annual "Most Wired Outpatient/Imaging Centers" in the May issue.

Time March 28, 2011
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March 28, 2011 – A digital mammography system in two-dimensional mode has been awarded “EUREF Type Test” certification by the European Reference Organization (EUREF) Council for Quality Assured Breast Screening and Diagnostic Services. The Selenia Dimensions 2D system, from Hologic, is one of only three products to have received EUREF approval to date.

Time March 28, 2011
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May 24, 2011 - FujiFilm and Nuance Communications have partnered to sell Nuance’s dictation systerm to Fujifilm’s established base of radiology customers. In addition the companies have agreed to collaborate on product development, aiming to provide radiologists with higher quality, more consistent reports, created in less time.

Time May 24, 2011
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March 28, 2011 – Several individuals were honored with the Arizona Cancer Heroes Award on March 23, 2011 at the Ritz-Carlton in Phoenix. Elekta chose the recipients after a three-month call for nominations. Residents of Phoenix and the surrounding areas were encouraged to nominate individuals they felt provided heroic support to them throughout their cancer journey.

Time March 28, 2011
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March 28, 2011 – The Society of Nuclear Medicine’s (SNM) 2011 Annual Meeting, June 4-8 in San Antonio, offers a variety of new education options to nuclear medicine and molecular imaging professionals. With new topics, formats and technologies, the meeting provides a comprehensive review of the latest research and issues in the field.

Time March 28, 2011
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March 25, 2011 – The Foundation of Orthopedics and Complex Spine (FOCOS) has selected CoActiv EXAM-PACS at its new FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital in Ghana, West Africa, set to open in mid-2011.

Time March 25, 2011
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March 25, 2011 – The diagnostic imaging business unit of Bayer Vital GmbH and Vital Images, have signed a cooperation agreement. The agreement’s objective is to conduct joint activities that will introduce radiologists in Germany to the combination of appropriate software and contrast agents.

Time March 25, 2011
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March 25, 2011 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared a gamma ray neurosurgery system. The Infini system, from Masep Infini, reduces procedure times and can increase patient throughput.

Time March 25, 2011
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March 24, 2011 – Infinitt North America and Intelligent Business Solutions (IBS) announced a marketing partnership to enable a single point-of-access to both the CardioPulse Cardiovascular Information System (CVIS) and Infinitt Cardiology Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) functionality.

Time March 24, 2011
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March 24, 2011 – A new study by Craig Thiessen, M.D., director of radiology for West Houston Radiology L.L.P.

Time March 24, 2011
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted InfiMed 510(k) market clearance for its i5 Nexus-DRF multi-purpose digital imaging system. The new i5 product line combines radiographic fluoroscopy (RF), digital radiography (DR) and cardiac capabilities on one imaging platform using various industry-leading flat panel detectors.

Time March 23, 2011
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March 23, 2011 –The fifth in a series of in-depth market studies dedicated to the compact ultrasound market indicates that this segment outpaced the overall ultrasound market in 2010, reaching $276 million in the United States, a 21 percent increase from the prior year.

Time November 30, 2011
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