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IBA (Ion Beam Applications SA) presented its Proteus ONE and Ambient Experience designed with Philips at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) from July 20-24, 2014 in Austin, Texas.

Time July 29, 2014
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Balancing clinical benefit and patient-specific measurement of radiation dose received during breast screening using tomosynthesis and mammography is the focus of research being presented this week at the 56th American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Annual Meeting, July 20-24, 2014 in Austin.

Time July 29, 2014
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New study data presented at the Alzheimer’s Association Intl. Conference 2014 (AAIC) showed that a positive [18F]flutemetamol positron emission tomography (PET) scan for brain amyloid was a highly significant predictor of progression from amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment (aMCI) to probable Alzheimer’s disease (pAD).

Time July 29, 2014
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The key take away message from the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) annual meeting in July was that CT technology is advancing rapidly and there is a strong feeling it will become the pre-eminent cardiac imaging modality.

Time July 28, 2014
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Norvision announced the successful implementation of the Norvision Skylite In-ceiling Video-wall.

Time July 28, 2014
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Santa Fe Imaging (SFI) has become the first facility in New Mexico and the entire mountain west region to offer 3-D automated whole breast ultrasound (ABUS) for the early detection of breast cancer in women with dense breast tissue.

Time July 28, 2014
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Based on its recent analysis of the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) market, Frost & Sullivan recognized Siemens Healthcare with the 2014 North American Award for Product Leadership. Siemens Healthcare's Freezeit solution, which employs Siemens' Magnetom Aera and Skyra scanners, addresses the need for robust and motion-insensitive imaging. The solution's sophistication and utility in patient care has boosted the evolution of body MRI imaging in the U.S. market.

Time July 25, 2014
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Philips Healthcare has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its ultra mobile ultrasound system, Visiq, in the U.S. The system is the first Philips ultrasound system to combine the benefits of greater mobility, performance and simplicity into a single miniaturized solution, helping clinicians increase access to quality diagnostic scans for more OB patients.

Time July 25, 2014
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The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) annual meeting July 10-13 in San Diego covered the latest CT trends, technology and clinical trial data. The key takeaway message was that CT technology is advancing rapidly and there is a strong feeling cardiac CT may be able to become a one-stop-shop imaging test, eliminating the need for diagnostic catheterizations, nuclear perfusion scans, stress tests and others used to diagnose chest pain or disease progression.

Time July 25, 2014
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More and more radiologists are relying on Dual Energy for its rich diagnostic range. But what constitutes True Dual ...

Time July 25, 2014
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Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg (RAF) has launched a concierge service for physicians who refer patients to medical facilities served by RAF. The service makes it easier for referring physicians to track studies and locate the best subspecialist to discuss specific studies and results.

Time July 24, 2014
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Mirada Medical introduced its Registration Assurance program at the 2014 annual meeting of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) in Austin, Texas, to give clinicians total confidence in deformable registration as they integrate it into clinical practice.

Time July 24, 2014
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July 24, 2014 — Scientists have designed a new self-assembling nanoparticle that targets tumors, to help doctors diagnose cancer earlier. The new nanoparticle, developed by researchers at Imperial College London, boosts the effectiveness of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning by specifically seeking out receptors that are found in cancerous cells.

Time July 24, 2014
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July 24, 2014 — An after-action review of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s emergency radiology response to the Boston Marathon bombings last year highlights the crucial role medical imaging plays in emergency situations and ways in which radiology departments can improve their preparedness for mass casualty events. The new study is published online in the journal Radiology.

Time July 24, 2014
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July 24, 2014 — Brainlab announced the release of its Elements automatic brain metastases planning software. The new software will simplify stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) planning for metastatic brain tumors and is the newest addition to the Elements A La Carte software portfolio. The software is a work in progress and currently not for sale in the United States.

Time July 24, 2014
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DAIC Editor Dave Fornell explains some of the most innovative new cardiovascular CT technology displayed at the Society ...

Time July 24, 2014
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Accuray Inc.’s CyberKnife and TomoTherapy systems have received the highest composite overall user satisfaction rating among radiation treatment delivery systems in the U.S., according to the Q2 2014 MD Buyline Market Intelligence Briefing. The latest ratings show continuously improving customer satisfaction during the past one-and-a-half years as Accuray demonstrated significant and sustained improvements.

Time July 23, 2014
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Lexmark’s Perceptive Software has released Perceptive Cloud Share, a lightweight, scalable and intuitive cloud solution that simplifies the sharing and collaboration of enterprise social content, including rich media.

Time July 23, 2014
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The newest version of RadsBest has launched and is available as a free download for iOS devices from the Apple App Store. This mobile app short-circuits complex guidelines about management of radiologic findings, turning them into a simple tap-based interface. Created by Medocratic LLC, RadsBest helps radiologists improve the quality and consistency of their radiologic reports by making it simple to incorporate published guidelines and consensus statements into their reports.

Time July 23, 2014
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