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Cianna Medical, Inc., a women’s health company, today announced the outcomes of a large, retrospective study demonstrating the safety and efficacy of the SAVI breast brachytherapy applicator. Researchers reported favorably low recurrence rates, high rates of survival and excellent cosmetic outcomes. SAVI is a strut-based applicator that delivers a form of accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) known as breast brachytherapy, a 5-day course of targeted radiation for early-stage breast cancer.

Time January 22, 2014
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Seno Medical Instruments, Inc., the company pioneering opto-acoustic imaging as a tool to improve the diagnosis of cancer, announced today that the first 100 patients have been enrolled into its Pivotal Study of Imagio, a new opto-acoustic imaging system that may help women with benign breast masses avoid negative, invasive biopsies.

Time January 22, 2014
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Three prostate cancer patients were among the first to receive treatment at the Provision Center for Proton Therapy in Knoxville, Tenn., the state’s first proton therapy center.

Time January 21, 2014
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Virtual Radiologic (vRad) reported location-based variances in CT scan findings in its Radiology Patient Care (RPC) Indices.

Time January 21, 2014
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As the world becomes more wired and mobile devices offer instant access to email, apps and the Web, it is only natural this technology is migrating into the healthcare sector, where physicians are seeking workflows similar to what they are familiar with when using their devices during free time. In addition to anywhere access to patient records, mobile devices can enable new functionality, such as critical results communication, mobile radiology image viewing for referring physician access, electrocardiogram (ECG) waveform access for immediate ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) or other emergency assessment, and the ability to view completed reports on the go.

Time January 21, 2014
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As part of ABIM Foundation’s Choosing Wisely campaign, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) released its second list of five targeted, evidence-based recommendations to support conversations between patients and physician anesthesiologists about what care is really necessary.

Time January 21, 2014
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American MD Labs’ HA85 PUR Relief skin care products are formulated to soothe symptoms related to chemotherapy and radiation treatment such as extremely dry skin, burns and muscle pain.

Time January 21, 2014
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The American College of Radiology (ACR) has named William T. Thorwarth, Jr., M.D., FACR, its chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 2014.

Time January 21, 2014
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Computed Tomography (CT) procedure rates have declined by an average annual 5.5 percent in the United States over the past two years, diverging from a previous decade-long growth trend, according to a survey conducted by IMV Medical Information Division.

Time January 21, 2014
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RamSoft’s PowerServer 6.0 features updated aesthetics to aid usability.

Time January 20, 2014
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Fujifilm SonoSite Inc., bedside and point-of-care ultrasound provider, will partner with Vivid Medical to co-promote the VividTrac Video Intubation Device.

Time January 20, 2014
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Sony Electronics’ Medical Systems Division unveiled at the 2013 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting its next generation of medical printers, including three digital thermal models with features such as built-in image capture and hybrid signal inputs.

Time January 20, 2014
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Sony Electronics’ Medical Systems Division demonstrated its latest developments in 4K and 3D imaging technologies designed to re-shape visualization, training and education for a range of medical applications.

Time January 20, 2014
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Toshiba America Medical Systems’ Dose Tracking System allows clinicians to track x-ray skin dose exposure in real time during interventional procedures.

Time January 20, 2014
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Viztek, a digital software and hardware diagnostic imaging provider, introduced the FIT-DR, a dual-detector digital x-ray system that providers quick throughput and high image quality.

Time January 20, 2014
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Viztek, a digital software and hardware diagnostic imaging provider, introduced a web-based PACS platform at the Radiological Society of North America’s 99th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, Dec. 1-6 in Chicago.

Time January 20, 2014
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A North Carolina State University study found data from CT scans can be incorporated into a growing forensic database to help determine the ancestry and gender of unidentified remains.

Time January 20, 2014
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Barco, a healthcare imaging company, introduced the MXRT-7500, a 3-D PCI Express (PCIe) display controller.

Time January 20, 2014
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Through the existing Innovator in Residence (IIR) program, HIMSS and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are collaborating to move forward on the creation of a nationwide patient data matching strategy.

Time January 17, 2014
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared Varian Medical Systems’ updated ProBeam proton therapy system.

Time January 17, 2014
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