February 20, 2012 — The Fraxion head frame helps ensure accuracy and precision in stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT) of cancer targets in the brain and cranium. Elekta's Fraxion is the first to introduce an innovative system that integrates all proven cranial immobilization options in a single solution.

Varian Medical Systems’ OncoView image management and storage solution provides oncology professionals with a reliable, scalable way of archiving and accessing the images and data that impact decisions about a patient's course of treatment. It is designed to archive information covering the entire cancer treatment process from diagnosis to survivorship and followup. OncoView interfaces seamlessly with any standards-based clinical information management system, including Varian's ARIA oncology information system.

At HIMSS 2012, Philips will highlight the new IntelliSpace PACS 4.4. IntelliSpace PACS 4.4 leverages the latest advances in IT technology and allows for smarter collaboration with the goal of better patient outcomes. Built on Philips’ successful iSite PACS, IntelliSpace PACS 4.4 elevates the user experience through open access to images and information, enhanced enterprise workflow, new clinical applications and advanced tools for proactive service and support.

Merge will showcase a full slate of its IT products at HIMSS 2012, including several for interoperability, radiology and cardiology.

Centricity Radiology Mobile Access 2.0 enables radiologists to use their iPad and iPhone devices to remotely diagnose computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) exams on an iPad or iPhone when not in proximity to a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) workstation. It is the industry’s only mobile product with clearance for primary diagnosis that accesses images and reports from Centricity PACS. This new mode of access removes a sizable productivity barrier for an increasingly mobile field.

The Elekta Mosaiq oncology information system (OIS) improves radiation and medical oncology workflow and captures all patient information from diagnosis and treatment through followup. Elekta’s commitment to interface standards and vendor-neutral connectivity allows integration between Mosaiq and any enterprise health information system (HIS) or advanced treatment device, while facilitating patient safety and enabling robust access to data.

February 16, 2012 — Konica Minolta announced that the Aero DR Wireless 17-x 17-inch flat panel detector (FPD) has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance. It is the world’s first, wireless 17-x17-inch FPD weighing only 7.92 pounds.

February 16, 2012 — Viztek, the digital imaging solution provider, announced the launch of the ViZion DR Rad Room Straight Arm. The DR solution, exclusively sold from Viztek is ideal for various settings that require a low cost and space-saving solution; the ViZion DR Straight Arm offers superior image quality, available picture archiving and communications system (PACS) integration, and access to Viztek's front-end software.