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TomoTherapy introduced its HD radiation therapy platform at ASTRO 2010. The system allows both helical and direct fixed angle radiation therapy treatments. The HD's hardware also aids in stereotactic procedures for intercranial radiation therapy.

Time November 22, 2010
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Exam-Link is a regional health information organization (RHIO) image-sharing platform from CoActiv. The LINK provides ...

Time November 22, 2010
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IBA introduced its new Proteus One proton treatment system during ASTRO 2010. It is about one-third the size of current proton treatment systems, taking up about the same amount of space as two linac rooms side-by-side.

Time November 22, 2010
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November 22, 2010 – An entry-level digital radiography system will be unveiled at RSNA 2010. DRxpress, by Imix Americas, will provide digital radiography (DR) accessibility to low-volume facilities.

Time November 22, 2010
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The Fluoroscan InSight mini C-arm system is more versatile, efficient and cost effective than many larger C-arm ...

Time November 22, 2010
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November 22, 2010 – A new breast MRI coil comes in two configurations: an award-winning patient stretcher, and a tabletop configuration leveraging the same open access features of the patient stretcher. The Sentinelle Breast MRI coil, by Hologic, along with its Variable Coil Geometry feature allows for the diagnostic coils and biopsy grid positioning to be customized to each patient.

Time November 22, 2010
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The Hologic Selenia Dimensions 2D FFDM system can be configured for 3-D digital breast imaging when and if breast tomosynthesis is approved by the FDA.

Time November 22, 2010
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Radiation oncology as a profession is in a period of retrenchment due to the economic crisis. There is also a growing demand from payors to show value for these treatments, said ASTRO President Anthony Zeitman, M.D. He says the technologies used need to undergo rigorous clinical testing to show what works best and what is most cost-effective.

Time November 22, 2010
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The TeraMedica Evercore clinical enterprise suite of software modules can connect and manage the digital image infrastructure of a healthcare system from the imaging device or picture archiving and communications systems (PACS) to the electronic health record (EHR) and the clinical desktop. Multidepartment, multifacility healthcare providers generate tens of terabytes of data annually.

Time November 22, 2010
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November 22, 2010 – Intuitive Imaging, a picture archive and communication system (PACS) provider, and Allied Telesis, a network equipment manufacturer, have formed a strategic partnership.

Time November 22, 2010
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November 22, 2010 – A new whole-body, integrated magnetic resonance imaging/positron emission tomography (MRI/PET) system is capable of simultaneous data acquisition.

Time November 22, 2010
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November 19, 2010 — Lung Cancer Alliance, American Legacy Foundation and Prevent Cancer Foundation have urged the federal government to expedite an immediate review of its recommendations on computed tomography (CT) screening for lung cancer.

Time November 19, 2010
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Designed for a faster, more streamlined approach to digital radiography (DR) care, the RadPRO 40kW further advances its DR application. It has the ability to be outfitted with a variety of Canon DR systems, including the new Canon CXDI-70C Wireless with CXDI Control Software NE.

Time November 19, 2010
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November 19, 2010 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given final approval for the Directview computed radiography (CR) system for mammography.

Time November 18, 2010
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November 18, 2010 — A new electronic meter can be used in the process to achieve calibration of a mammography X-ray unit’s automatic exposure control (AEC) to operate with the Carestream Directview computed radiography (CR) mammography system.

Time November 18, 2010
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Alamance Regional Medical Center (ARMC) in Burlington, NC, created a completely filmless PACS environment in 2006. In 2010, the production volume was up from 90,000 exams in 2006 to more than 150,000 exams per year. A project to address this growth was started.

Time November 18, 2010
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November 18, 2010 – The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) has collaborated with the American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF), the American Heart Association (AHA) and other societies on the 2010 ACCF/AHA Guideline for assessing cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults. The guidelines were published at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions.

Time November 18, 2010
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November 18, 2010 – A breast imaging software for use with digital mammography has received clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

Time November 18, 2010
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The RadPRO D2RS offers a highly versatile, three-in-one imaging solution to the RadPRO positioner family. Equipped with the Canon CXDI-50RF digital radiography (DR) unit, it provides dynamic digital remote-controlled fluoroscopy and radiography imaging capabilities for high-volume facilities. It can take up to 30 fps for fluoroscopy imaging and multiframe radiographic imaging up to 15 fps.

Time November 18, 2010
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The RadPRO URS50RF, by Canon, is a hybrid RF imaging system. It features the company’s portable CXDI-50RF Dynamic/Static digital radiography (DR) system and utilizes its detachable cable for easy transport between patient rooms.

Time November 18, 2010
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