Operated by TeraMedica Inc., the mission of the VNA Institute of Technology (VNAIT) is to provide healthcare professionals with the most up-to-date industry information in a convenient online setting. The Institute was designed to fill the void of available education on healthcare informatics.

The Luminos Agile fluoroscopy/radiography system is the first patient-side controlled system with dynamic flat-panel detector technology, height-adjustable table and true dual-use capability for fluoroscopy and radiography. The Luminos Agile’s dynamic flat-panel detector provides an image that is up to 177 percent larger and allows for better patient coverage than a 13-inch image intensifier, enabling users to view objects without repositioning or changing the field of view, and reducing overall fluoroscopy time and dose.

During RSNA 2011, Siemens’ magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) power couple Tim (Total Imaging Matrix) 4G and Dot (Day Optimizing Throughput) deliver patient-centered care and significantly improve productivity across the entire MRI workflow. Both technologies are currently available on two MRI systems: Magnetom Aera 1.5 Tesla (T) and Magnetom Skyra 3.0T.

The Acuson S2000 ultrsound system is built on Siemens’ most advanced next-generation acoustic technologies to offer superior architecture, advanced clinical applications and high-resolution transducers that deliver exceptionally high levels of detail. The Acuson S2000 systems use Siemens’ proprietary micro-pinless transducer connector technology, optimized for high-frequency imaging, to deliver high-end 2-D, 3-D, Doppler and 4-D imaging.

October 20, 2011 – Resonance Technology, developer of high-performance magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-compatible technology, will debut at RSNA 2011 an array of enhancements to its advanced CinemaVision MRI video entertainment system and functional MRI (fMRI) product line.

The ImagePilot Sigma digital radiography (DR) solution can now be combined with Informity — Konica Minolta’s cloud-based archive, disaster recovery, image sharing and information portal solution. With Informity, users can collaborate with referring physicians and other specialists, receive remote support including software updates and virus protection and access service and support history and status.

GE Healthcare looks to the future of molecular imaging through improving cost, quality and access by helping clinicians deliver responsible care, both clinically and economically. This includes a focus on positron emission tomography (PET) treatment assessment, reinforced by a portfolio of quantitative imaging tools to help clinicians detect, diagnose and monitor disease earlier, and to evaluate cancer treatment efficacy more quickly.

October 20, 2011 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Hologic’s Trident specimen radiography system. It uses direct digital detector technology to produce high quality images for rapid verification of tissue specimens such as breast biopsy samples. Trident is a state-of-the-art, mobile system designed to reduce procedure steps, streamline workflow and give physicians increased confidence in the accuracy of their procedures.

During RSNA 2011, Cerner will demonstrate its ProVision Workstation 4.0. Cerner’s latest picture archiving and communications system (PACS) release, is a modular architecture that allows the workstation to be completely customized to fit any workflow. Using a single platform, ProVision Workstation 4.0 is able to be viewed anywhere, on any device, such as a laptop or iPad, with the same functionality that a radiologist will see at a workstation in the hospital.

October 20, 2011 — Mindray Medical International Limited announced it will showcase its newly enhanced hand-held M series ultrasound platforms at the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) conference held Oct. 14-18.