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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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RamSoft’s PowerServer 6.0 features updated aesthetics to aid usability.
Fujifilm’s APERTO Lucent is a 0.4T mid-field, open MRI system addressing today’s capability and image quality needs ...
Fujifilm SonoSite Inc., bedside and point-of-care ultrasound provider, will partner with Vivid Medical to co-promote the VividTrac Video Intubation Device.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Barco, a healthcare imaging company, introduced the MXRT-7500, a 3-D PCI Express (PCIe) display controller.
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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.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared Varian Medical Systems’ updated ProBeam proton therapy system.
The BodyTom is the latest development in NeuroLogica's portable computed tomography imaging line. It is a portable, full ...
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded Carestream Health 64 patents in 2013 for innovations in radiology imaging, healthcare IT and dental imaging.
Providers report that despite vendor efforts, clinical decision support (CDS) reference products are still not integrated enough to deliver the strategic direction providers are looking for.
Calgary Scientific Inc. announced it has become a member of the Health and Life Sciences Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program of Hitachi Data Systems and will partner with Hitachi Data Systems to deliver the next generation of vendor neutral archive (VNA) solutions built on the Hitachi Clinical Repository platform.