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November 9, 2011 – Siemens Healthcare announced that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all issued and outstanding equity of MobileMD Inc., of Yardley, Pa., a provider of health information exchange (HIE) solutions.

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November 9, 2011 – Pediatric neuroscientists at Oregon Health & Science University Doernbecher Children’s Hospital are the first to use high-magnetic-field-strength magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to reveal tiny white matter injuries in the developing brain previously undetectable using standard MRI.

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November 9, 2011 – A new study found that spinal bleeding is found often in young children who are victims of abusive trauma. The findings support performing complete spine imaging for children undergoing brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for moderate or severe traumatic brain injury and suggest a pathway for distinguishing between abusive and accidental injury. The study is published online in the journal Radiology.

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November 9, 2011 – EOS Imaging announced that EOS installation has been completed at New York University Langone Medical Center, a world-class patient-centered integrated academic medical center. The clinical use of EOS is planned for early 2012. The full body, ultra-low dose 3-D orthopedic imaging system is already available in 10 North American medical centers to perform radiological examinations for the management and surgical planning of common orthopedic conditions such as scoliosis and joint disease.

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November 9, 2011 – A group of states and vendors focused on eliminating the barriers to sharing electronic health records (EHRs) issued a set of technical specifications to standardize connections between healthcare providers, health information exchanges (HIEs) and other data-sharing partners.

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November 9, 2011 – PETNET Solutions Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc., has entered into a nationwide commercial agreement with Eli Lilly and Company that grants Siemens PETNET Solutions the right to manufacture and distribute Lilly’s molecular imaging agent, which is currently under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging.

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November 9, 2011 – USARAD.com announced FindRad.com, a national radiology directory with benefits for both patients and imaging centers. This resource enables patients to search for radiology centers throughout the United States, review background information about the facilities and schedule an appointment online instantly. A comprehensive resource containing almost 14,000 diagnostic imaging sites, FindRad.com lists outpatient imaging centers, hospital radiology departments, mobile radiology companies and physician offices with imaging capabilities.

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November 9, 2011 -- Radcal announced that it has signed an agreement with a European manufacturer of medical imaging phantoms, Leeds Test Objects, to distribute its product line to United States customers.

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Giotto USA yesterday announced clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a 510(k) application for the Giotto Image 3D and 3DL digital mammography systems. The systems, the 3D with an 18 by 24 cm bucky and the 3DL with a 24 by 30 cm bucky, may now be marketed in the U.S.

Time November 07, 2011
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November 7, 2011 — iCAD Inc. will highlight a new, works-in-progress magnetic resonance image-guided (MRI) prostate biopsy prototype. The system features PrecisionPoint for VividLook, a combination probe and positioning software. It uses in-plane scan specification and localizer scans to determine position of the needle, and a semi-rigid arm that allows for a broader range of motion.

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November 7, 2011 — Konica Minolta’s new portable X-ray upgrade kit efficiently turns portable X-ray systems into digital, wireless solutions. The Aero DR Portable Retrofit Solution is designed for a quick, easy and inexpensive transformation from analog to digital. With a very small footprint, the unit can be installed and stored inside the cassette storage bin.

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November 7, 2011 — The InfiniVault from Rorke Data Inc., an Avent company, sets a new standard in enterprise archive storage for healthcare providers. Its data archive appliances are specifically designed for mid-size enterprises and small healthcare facilities that have rapid, unpredictable growth in unstructured data and rigorous data retention requirements.

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November 7, 2011 — Sectra’s Web-based picture archiving and communication system (PACS) is optimized for wide area radiology, enabling efficient workload sharing across multiple sites. The patented technology, Sectra RapidConnect, allows for efficient transfer even of large stacks over strained networks. The system features a vendor-neutral sharing solution based on XDS-I for immediate access to all clinical data from any connected discipline, independent of location.

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November 7, 2011 — Sectra Breast Imaging PACS (picture archiving and communication system) streamlines workflows of high-volume mammography screening and advanced diagnostic breast imaging procedures. It features true multimodality capabilities and now supports display and review of breast tomosynthesis images.

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November 7, 2011 — This year’s annual meeting of the European Association of Echocardiography (EAE), a registered branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), is changing its name to “EUROECHO & other Imaging Modalities.”

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November 7, 2011 – The Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) launched a new patient-focused website, discoverMI.org, to provide patients with information about nuclear medicine and molecular imaging and how it can play a critical role in the detection, treatment and management of diseases.

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November 7, 2011 -- Philips combines its Ambient Experience with Gemini TF Big Bore positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) at Sparks Regional Medical Center, Arkansas’ first hospital, serving a population of more than 350,000 in and around its location in Fort Smith.

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November 7, 2011 – A California jury recently found Hologic guilty of violating two patents in a case filed by Conceptus Inc.

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Cerner cardiovascular solutions enable cardiologists to automate functions across the continuum of care. Built upon the Cerner Millennium architecture, Cerner’s PowerChart Cardiovascular solution unifies cardiovascular diagnostic activities, therapeutic interventions and follow-up regimens into a single workflow, integrated with the electronic health record (EHR). PowerChart Cardiovascular gives the cardiologist the ability to view images in context with Cerner’s cardiovascular workflow manager utilizing the integration with the Merge viewer.

Time November 03, 2011
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New tools for Brit Systems’ WebWorks pure browser-based viewer and DoctorWorks iPad viewer help clinicians access images anywhere, anytime. BRIT's development team strives to enhance a physician's lifestyle with access to images from any Internet browser or iPad application. The new WebWorks tools include: Cine cardiac ultrasounds and optional MPR capabilities; and transferring measurements from the image viewer directly into report forms. DoctorWorks 1.1 for the iPad features the simultaneous viewing of two studies and the addition of a timeline of studies on both the study information screen and the viewing screen. DoctorWorks is available from the iTunes App Store.

Time November 03, 2011
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