During the 104th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Nov. 25-30 in Chicago, Siemens Healthineers introduced the syngo Virtual Cockpit. Expert technicians can use this software solution to connect remotely to scanner workplaces to assist personnel at a different location, especially where more sophisticated examinations are required. The syngo Virtual Cockpit can be used with computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) scanners as well as with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and PET/MRI systems from Siemens Healthineers. With the ability to deploy experienced technologists across multiple locations, healthcare providers can transform care delivery and achieve a higher level of standardization that can lead to more accurate diagnoses.

Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A. Inc. announced that it will add two new digital radiography (DR) detectors — the Calneo Dual (available only in Japan) and the FDR ES — to its portfolio of digital radiography solutions on display at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Nov. 25-30 in Chicago. At the event, Fujifilm will also offer a glimpse into the future of DR detector technologies with an under-the-cover, inside-view prototype display.

Guerbet LLC USA will feature its digital solutions including its ongoing collaboration with IBM Watson Health in medical imaging, at the 2018 annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Nov. 25-30 in Chicago.

Clarius Mobile Health will announce a new collective intelligence ultrasound platform at this year's Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting, Nov. 25-30, 2018, in Chicago. The Clarius AI (artificial intelligence) solution focuses on data and image quality, ease of data collection, and a collaborative platform for both physicians and researchers to label and augment acquired images.

On November 15, AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management announced the appointment of Daniel Kelsey, MBA, CAE, as the new chief executive officer. Founded in 1973, AHRA represents the professional interests of almost 6,000 imaging leaders at all levels of hospital imaging departments, freestanding imaging centers, and group practice throughout the U.S. and around the world.

Stryker's Advanced Guidance Technologies business (formerly known as Stryker's Navigation business) has entered into strategic partnerships with Synaptive Medical and Ziehm Imaging, strengthening Stryker's position in the surgical guidance market.

Medical artificial intelligence (AI) company Bay Labs and Northwestern Medicine announced that the first patient has been enrolled in a first-of-its-kind study. The study will evaluate the use of Bay Labs’ EchoGPS cardiac ultrasound guidance software to enable certified medical assistants (CMAs) as medical professionals with no prior scanning experience to capture high-quality echocardiograms. The study will also evaluate the use of its EchoMD measurement and interpretation software suite to detect certain types of heart disease among patients 65 years and older undergoing routine physical examinations in primary care settings.