November 8, 2010 – A new updated system gives radiology clinics instant access to even more data residing in the system. Illuminate 3.0, by Softek, also provides the analytics needed to support clinical and business decision making.
November 9, 2010 — An agreement has been reached to supply 300 iDR digital radiography (DR) detectors to the China Charity Federation (CCF). Hokai Medical Instruments, the exclusive distributor of iCRco Inc.’s iDR digital detectors in mainland China, will integrate the iDR digital detector to provide CCF with a turn-key solution called the HGYX-111-DR.
November 9, 2010 — A $244,479 grant has been awarded for a breast cancer research project as part of the U.S. government’s Therapeutic Discovery Project.
Fujifilm’s APERTO Lucent is a 0.4T mid-field, open MRI system addressing today’s capability and image quality needs ...
November 9, 2010 – In an effort to further promote the utility of PET/CT (positron emission tomography/computed tomography) imaging in assessing the effectiveness of oncology treatments, a new quantification tool is available to support PERCIST (PET response criteria in solid tumors).
November 7, 2010 — Strong sales and positive customer feedback have been reported for a retrofit kit that converts systems to wireless digital radiography (DR).
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November 8, 2010 — A nationwide manufacturer’s representative organization specializing in diagnostic imaging products has added a line of digital radiography (DR) systems to its offerings. Shultz Technologies Corp. (STC Medical) will sell IMIX Americas Inc.’s DR nationwide and collaborate with IMIX dealers for regional installation and service.
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November 7, 2010 – A new advanced medical image-viewing app is now available on the iPad, iPhone and iPod. The iClarity app, by iCRco, is available in two versions: a demo version, available for free on iTunes, and the full version that works in conjunction with a separately purchased iClarity Edge server.
November 8, 2010 – A new Web-based picture archiving and communications system (PACS) system will be on display at RSNA 2010 in Chicago. The Unity v-Series Web PACS, by DR Systems, includes a radiology information system (RIS), cardiovascular information system (CVIS), PACS and reporting applications that are both modular and virtualized.
The splash-proof surgical LCDs by Double Black Imaging meet and exceed all stringent surgical imaging requirements. The ...
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The PACS LCD solutions, by Double Black Imaging, are environmentally friendly and ergonomically designed LCDs for ...
Several clinical review monitors from Double Black Imaging are specially designed for versatile healthcare applications ...
The DICOMetrix, from Double Black Imaging, is a proactive DICOM image flow and network performance monitoring solution. It allows PACS administrators, directors and IT personnel to actively monitor and track system performance, and alert support staff about system slow-downs and outages.
Did you know that approximately one-third of all the data in world is created by the healthcare industry and that ...
November 8, 2010 – Physicians are significantly less comfortable discussing withdrawal of pacemaker (PM) and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) therapy compared with other life-sustaining therapies, according to new survey published in HeartRhythm. In the survey, almost half said they were not comfortable having the discussion with patients.
November 8, 2010 – NightRays, a teleradiology company based in Littleton, Colo., has changed its name to “Rays.” The name change is designed to reflect a wider set of services offered by the company.
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November 8, 2010 – Helical computed tomography (CT) screening is a highly effective way to help reduce the number of people who die each year from lung cancer, according to a statement from the American College of Radiology (ACR). The statement comes after the National Lung Cancer Screening Trial was stopped early so the positive results could be publicized.
November 8, 2010 – Improved treatment planning software from IBA has algorithms to warn clinicians if radiation levels are too high in critical structures during radiation therapy. IBA showed its latest Compass Software advances during ASTRO 2010, Oct. 31 through Nov. 4 in San Diego.
November 5, 2010 - A dedicated intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) workplace with upgrades was featured at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in San Diego, Calif. The Siemens syngo RT Dosimetrist v2.7 enables users to achieve accurate contours easily and intuitively. Even with rough mouse contouring, OAR segmentation can be sped up to three minutes.
November 5, 2010 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given 510(k) clearance for an advanced dose calculation algorithm. The Acuros XB, by Varian Medical Systems, can complete a RapidArc treatment plan two to three times faster than conventional algorithms.
November 5, 2010 – A new system can significantly cut radiotherapy treatment times. Creekside Cancer Center said the CyberKnife VSI system, by Accuray International, reduced the average treatment time to less than 30 minutes. Creekside is the first facility to install and use the system.
November 5, 2010 – A new PACS module incorporates industry-leading high-definition volume rendering (HDVR) software. IntelePACS 3D, by Intelerad, uses Fovia’s HDVR system. High performance volumetric rendering is important as the amount of data acquired by modern modalities increases and as teleradiology becomes more popular.