October 18, 2011 ­– Quest International Inc., a global supplier of information technology solutions and imaging display technologies, announced the release of the AlphaView AVC4, a color medical diagnostic display for healthcare professionals. The AVC4 is a 30-inch diagonal, 4-megapixel (MP) medical-grade LCD designed for use in applications involving picture archiving and communication system (PACS) and radiology, where a high quality and cost effective digital communications in medicine (DICOM) compliant monitor is ideal.

October 18, 2011 – Carestream is now shipping its new Dryview Chroma Imager, which just received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance, to healthcare providers across the globe. This flexible printer outputs grayscale and color digital imaging and communications in medicine (DICOM) images from most digital modalities onto Chroma Medical Film for diagnosis or Chroma Medical Paper for use by referring physicians and patients. The new Dryview Chroma Imager eliminates the need for multiple printers and minimizes operating costs with affordable consumables and low maintenance requirements.

At RSNA 2011, Sectra will highlight its Breast Imaging PACS, which offers tools to streamline mammography workflows within high-volume screening and advanced diagnostic mammography. Launched at RSNA is the possibility to read breast tomosynthesis images in Sectra Breast Imaging PACS.

October 17, 2011– GE Healthcare announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave 510(k) clearance of an innovative technology to aid the physician in breast cancer diagnosis. GE estimates that by 2020, more than 1 million women worldwide will be examined using SenoBright, and this technology can help lead to more productive diagnosis paths for nearly 250,000 women.

October 17, 2011 — New this year at RSNA 2011, Hologic will showcase its Fluoroscan InSight-FD Mini C-arm. The system includes a number of new features including an innovative flat panel detector that rivals standard X-ray images, greater range of motion in a more ergonomic design for ease of positioning and greater surgical access, and new image processing algorithms.

October 14, 2011 — Merge Healthcare announced the release of the “Meaningful Use Guide for Radiology” resource written specifically for radiologists.

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.