October 14, 2011 — Merge Healthcare announced the release of the “Meaningful Use Guide for Radiology” resource written specifically for radiologists.
October 14, 2011 — A study published in the September/October issue of Radiologic Technology shows increasing the source-to-image distance for direct digital radiography (DR) pelvic examinations reduces radiation dose while maintaining image quality. RT is a journal of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
October 14, 2011 — For patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), accurate determination of lymph node status before therapy is critical to develop an individualized treatment plan. Research from the October issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine highlights a new way for this information to be collected—a virtual fly-through three-dimensional 18F-FDG positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG-PET/CT) bronchoscopy that has high diagnostic accuracy for the detection of regional lymph node metastases.
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October 14, 2011 – Healthcare imaging specialist Barco launched its Coronis Fusion 4 MP DL, a 30-inch diagnostic color display that can be used as one wide-screen desktop or two seamless 2 megapixel heads. Equipped with Diagnostic Luminance technology, the Coronis Fusion 4MP DL addresses the dual needs of color and grayscale imaging, enabling radiologists to read all their studies without changing workstations.
October 14, 2011 – Positioning breast cancer patients on their stomachs rather than their backs for radiotherapy could lead to better outcomes, according to a radiation oncologist who was among several clinical experts speaking in front of more than 500 oncology professionals about advances in cancer care at a symposium in Miami Beach, Fla., last week.
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October 14, 2011 — The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) is preparing a guideline document on using strain echocardiography to evaluate cancer patients for early signs of cardiac toxicity due to their medical treatments. The group has also funded a research study to enhance identification of patients who are at risk.
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Should cancer be detected in its early stages, many women are candidates for Hologic's targeted radiation therapy, a patient-friendly and effective alternative for women that qualify. At RSNA 2011, Hologic will feature its next generation MammoSite multi-lumen (ML) brachytherapy applicator.
During RSNA 2011, Hologic will feature its Sentinelle Aegis Breast imaging and interventional software. This dedicated plug-in for the Aegis platform software offers powerful, real-time 4-D (3-D + time) image processing, combining speed, flexibility and dedicated breast MRI algorithms.
At RSNA 2011, MedCurrent will showcase the newest version of OrderRight, the leading medical imaging appropriateness decision support solution. Used by physicians at point of care, this easy-to-use software streamlines care delivery and saves money by automating many of the current manual processes performed by radiology benefit management (RBM) companies. Instead of RBM staff reviewing orders, the CDS system electronically reviews orders and makes comparisons to the system’s rule sets based on the appropriateness criteria from the American College of Radiology (ACR). Feedback is immediately provided to the physician to facilitate ordering of the most medically appropriate procedure.
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October 12, 2011 – The Logiq S8 portable ultrasound system from GE Healthcare fits easily into small exam rooms, can be rolled to where it is needed and provides images across a variety of clinical areas including abdominal, musculoskeletal, breast, vascular and cardiology.
October 12, 2011 — GE Healthcare showcased a number of new radiation oncology tools at the 53rd annual American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in Miami Beach, Fla., Oct. 2-6.
October 12, 2011 — Anthro Corporation introduces Steve’s Station, its newest family of imaging desks for healthcare reading rooms, launching at RSNA 2011. They adjust for either sitting or standing while maintaining comfortable focal depth for display monitors. Multiple radiologists can easily share the adjustable, ergonomic imaging table.
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Until recently, consistent assessment of breast composition was hampered by widely differing technical factors and the subjectiveness of the reviewer. The Hologic Quantra volumetric assessment tool is a breakthrough technology that estimates volumes in the breast and calculates the volumetric fraction of fibroglandular tissue. The Quantra tool uses details of the X-ray imaging chain to quantify fibroglandular tissue in the breast. Quantra software aggregates volumetric measurements from each view in a study into a simple, concise assessment for each breast.
The mission of the Hologic Interventional Breast Solutions business is to provide patient-focused, physician-inspired clinical solutions. For nine years associates in the business have been hard at work developing leading products including the ATEC, Celero and Eviva breast biopsy devices. Innovation coupled with their focus on quality and customer service has now made Hologic the leading U.S. producer of vacuum-assisted breast biopsy devices.
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October 10, 2011 — Varian Medical Systems is introducing a new PremierAssurance program that offers cancer treatment centers flexible access to a broad spectrum of services from Varian's customer support organization.
California Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed a bill that would require facilities to provide information about breast density to patients who have mammograms. The bill (SB 791), introduced by Sen. Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto), passed the state Senate and Assembly in early September.
Located in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, Monroe County Medical Center is a small, 49-bed acute-care hospital in rural South Central Kentucky. Medical imaging services include CT, MRI, ultrasound, bone density, digital mammography, general X-ray and fluoroscopy. In the past, images were read by a radiology generalist, working part-time as a contractor, who was on site for a few hours, three days a week. In many cases, radiology reports required a 48-hour wait. Mammography results could take three to six days. Hospital administrators recognized that radiology operations presented a ripe opportunity for improving the quality of the patient experience.To that end, Monroe County Medical Center forged a relationship with a Chicago-based radiology service provider, Radiology Imaging Consultants, SC. These highly-trained specialists use InteleOne®, a distributed radiology solution from Intelerad that provides direct access to studies, priors and reports. InteleOne provides a single, highly productive environment in which RIC radiologists efficiently and collaboratively perform real-time professional readings, around the clock, regardless of where the radiologists or patients are located. Today, thanks to RIC and InteleOne, emergency patients at Monroe County Medical Center receive results in less than 30 minutes. Non-emergency X-ray readings are turned around in two hours or less, rather than two days.
At RSNA 2011, Hologic will features its Selenia Dimensions 3-D breast tomosynthesis technology. It is designed to help clinicians in catching breast cancers earlier and in significantly reducing the number of unnecessary diagnostic work-ups.
October 7, 2011 — There is good news for cancer patients whose medical treatments put them at risk for future cardiac problems: using strain echocardiography can help physicians detect early signs of cardiac toxicity. To get this information out, the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) is preparing a guideline document outlining the best way to evaluate cancer patients. ASE has also funded a research study to enhance identification of patients who are at risk.
October 7, 2011 — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D., released a blueprint containing immediate steps to drive biomedical innovation, while improving the health of Americans.