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April 29, 2009 – The FDA cleared of a new generation of patient positioning system (PPS) developed by Ion Beam Applications S.A. (IBA) and ProCure Treatment Centers Inc. (ProCure), which is designed to improve proton therapy.

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April 29, 2009 - The Philips wireless portable detector is now available in the U.S. The solution is designed to give radiologists the flexibility to freely move about in the DR room, which is particularly useful for capturing images of patients with limited mobility, who can now undergo X-ray examinations from their bed or wheelchair.

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Codonics provides a comprehensive, economical image documentation solutions available in the PACS era. From film to grayscale paper, color paper, CD & DVD, Codonics' products provide referring physicians with tools for professional patient consultations, and offer a unique marketing package that separates you from the competition.

Time April 28, 2009
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InSite One will showcase its patented InDex storage management services deliver a powerful suite of standards-based solutions that adhere to DICOM, HL7, and XDS (cross document sharing) protocols. The on-demand repository ensures rapid retrieval of clinical information throughout the enterprise with retention for their legal-life in a tamper-proof HIPAA-compliant environment.

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Carestream Health’s latest -generation of RIS/PACS includes a new licensing structure that reportedly makes it easy and affordable for facilities to obtain unlimited user licenses, with tiered pricing based on imaging volumes. This streamlines system administration and allows for enterprise-wide use of the suite’s advanced features for users of all sizes.

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April 28, 2009 - Experts have compiled a comprehensive overview of the literature regarding the usefulness of PET imaging for the treatment of several cancers, "Personalizing Cancer Therapy with FDG PET: From RECIST to PERCIST," providing a compilation of results of therapeutic regimens across a broad range of cancers published as a supplement to The Journal of Nuclear Medicine

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April 28, 2009 - On Monday HIMSS published its definitions of ‘meaningful use of certified EHR technologies,’ as outlined in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).

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April 28, 2009 – This week HIMSS published its definitions of ‘meaningful use of certified EHR technologies,’ as outlined in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). In summary, HIMSS recommends the following: - To ensure continuity, recognize CCHIT as the certifying body of EHRs.

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April 27, 2009 – iCAD Inc. reported that it has installed VividLook Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) analysis solution for prostate MRI at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo.

Time April 27, 2009
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April 27, 2009 - It’s official. Imaging Technology News is now owned by Scranton Gillette Communications, a progressive, privately held trade publishing company based in Arlington Heights, IL. Scranton Gillette has a rich history of building strong brands in the industries it serves, and we are excited to join its experienced team of professionals.

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April 27, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare said today that Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, was the first medical facility in the U.S. to install its SOMATOM Definition Flash dual-source computed tomography (CT) scanner.

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April 27, 2009 - Recent studies from Massachusetts General Hospital show radiation during CT scans can be reduced when using an image enhancing technology developed by SharpView. The studies show a relative dose reduction of up to 75 percent with preserved or even enhanced image quality. This results in safer scanning by allowing lower radiation doses to be used.

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In these challenging economic times, it’s important to make smart decisions when evaluating a 3D advanced visualization system in order to maximize your long-term investment. Budgets and staffing levels are decreasing, while the number of images and functional sophistication needed to analyze those images are increasing.

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April 27, 2009 - Varian Medical Systems is showcasing the its full spectrum of prostate cancer treatment technologies, including brachytherapy, IMRT and SBRT, at the American Urological Association (AUA) Meeting at McCormick Place in Chicago from April 25-30.

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April 27, 2009 - An additional breast cancer was found in 9 percent of patients when breast-specific gamma imaging (BSGI) was used to complement mammography, according to a study from Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, presented at the American Society of Breast Surgeons 2009 Annual Meeting in San Diego.

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April 23, 2009 - Ziosoft Inc. debuted a new SPECT/CT fusion application, MR cardiac function analysis and 4D brain perfusion showing dynamic analysis using images from a 320-slice CT scanner,* built for the Ziostation thin-client system, at the International Technical Exhibition of Medical Imaging (ITEM) held April 17-19 in Yokohama, Japan.

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April 23, 2009 - A new study shows that the SAVI applicator, a small, expandable device inserted inside the breast to deliver partial breast irradiation, carries a low infection risk, a potential complication of such devices.

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April 23, 2009 - A majority of U.S. residents believe electronic health records would improve coordination and quality of medical care, but most do not believe health IT will lead to cost savings, according to a new poll by NPR, the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health.

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April 23, 2009 - A new federally funded University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine study aims to learn whether women at high risk of breast cancer can use exercise to meaningfully reduce their risk of getting the disease.

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April 23, 2009 - InSight Health Services Holdings Corp.'s subsidiary, InSight, completed the acquisition of two imaging centers in the Boston-metropolitan area; one center is exclusively MRI, while the other is a multimodality facility.

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