December 4, 2009 - Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI) is a molecular breast imaging technique increasingly being used in the diagnostic workup of patients with indeterminate mammograms and has demonstrated the ability to detect cancers missed by mammography and ultrasound.
December 4, 2009 - A U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) pilot program based at the European Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, will require an image archive solution to support one million studies, consisting primarily of CT, CR and MR exams. The archive will provide image access to army medical installations across the DoD network.
December 4, 2009 – The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that cancer will become the world’s most frequent cause of death in 2010, replacing cardiovascular diseases as the most common cause of death. More than 10.6 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year.
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December 4, 2009 – A new MR/CT and angiography fusion navigation system was introduced at RSNA 2009 this week to better guide percutaneous oncology and cardiology procedures.
December 3, 2009 – Vendor readiness, lack of staff and access to capital will make implementation of the HIT Standards Committee standards in time to meet currently established deadlines unlikely, say most Healthcare CIOs.
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December 4, 2009 – In an effort to lower clinician radiation exposure in the cath lab, a new device displays the real-time dose each clinician receives and alerts them when they enter the radiation field. The DoseAware system was introduced by Philips Healthcare at the 2009 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting this week in Chicago.
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December 4, 2009 – Offering new features and functionality that raise the level of clinical productivity, Konica Minolta released its ImagePilot 1.3 computed radiography software version during RSNA 2009.
November 29, 2009 — The iU22 Ultrasound System features advanced advanced breast imaging capabilities, including elastography. Elastography on the system with L12-5 transducer and Advanced Breast Tissue Specific Imaging (TSI) preset enables clinicians to differentiate relative stiffness of tissue through sonographic examination.
November 29, 2009 — A second-generation CR-based Full Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) marks the evolution of the only FDA-approved CR-based mammography solution available in the United States, according to the company. The new system, called Aspire ClearView, delivers the same exceptional image quality as before with enhanced features and an upgraded technologist workstation.
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A comfortable and efficient 3T MR, the Vantage Titan 3T open bore MR aims to eliminate the claustrophobia and acoustic noise that can distress patients and disrupt exam. Its patient-centered technology improves the exam experience, resulting in better patient compliance and more streamlined exams to improve the delivery of care.
November 29, 2009 — The new DRX-Evolution marries the flexibility of the industry’s first wireless, cassette-size detector with the productivity of a fully automated DR suite. Offering flexible positioning and eliminating the need to move a patient around a fixed detector, the new modular digital radiography system than can simplify and speed the capture of even the most challenging views.
November 28, 2008 — Two new MR scanners are the first to incorporate the innovative Tim and Dot technology. The combination of Tim and Dot delivers patient-centered care and significantly improves productivity across the entire MRI workflow.
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November 28, 2008 — Two new MR scanners are the first to incorporate the innovative Tim and Dot technology. The combination of Tim and Dot delivers patient-centered care and significantly improves productivity across the entire MRI workflow.
December 2, 2009 - New cloud-hosted data services are creating a paradigm shift in the way the medical imaging community exchanges and shares information with referring physicians, specialists, surgeons and Health Information Exchanges (HIEs).
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December 2, 2009 - There is an increasing focus on clinical solutions for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) and thoracic aorta aneurysms (TAA) treatment planning for surgical and partially interventional procedures.
December 2, 2009 - With smaller vessels, lower bone density and less body fat, pediatric patients have different imaging needs than adults. Pediatric patients frequently have difficulty holding their breath or staying still during a scan, creating the need for CT technology tailored for their needs.
November 23, 2009 — SNM will hold its Conjoint Mid-Winter Meetings on Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2010, at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, N.M.
November 29, 2009 - A new advanced visualization and decision support software upgrade is designed to improve management of CT stroke protocols and 3D or 2D viewing. It also provides electronic medical record (EMR) integration.
November 24, 2009 - Historically, clinicians have evaluated tissue stiffness – the physical property of tissue most affected by disease-through palpation. The diagnostic utility of this technique is now validated with the introduction of a new visual palpation device that uses low frequency sound waves in combination with MRI to measure tissue elasticity.
November 24, 2009 - There are many issues facing X-ray deployment in developing countries. Some of these hurdles involve poor infrastructure requiring renovations to existing facilities, a lack of skilled medical personnel, and inadequate storage of medical records and other data.