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June 6, 2011 - TeraRecon Inc. highlighted Integration and Interconnectivity of the iNtuition enterprise advanced visualization solution to imaging and informatics professionals assembled for the Annual Meeting of the Society of Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM), June 2-5, 2011.

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June 6, 2011 – BRIT Systems Inc. announces a new ASP solution for facilities seeking an affordable way to manage and distribute imaging data. RoentgenWorks ASP is based on BRIT’s 100% browser-based platform and offers different service levels to fit the varying needs of radiology group practices, imaging centers and hospitals. Low start-up costs and no on-going maintenance fees, as well as a low cost per study model, make the service very affordable and low risk. RoentgenWorks ASP utilizes fully redundant, secure RoentgenWorks servers that are hosted at BRIT’s data center to ensure data integrity and support iPad viewers for physicians.

Time June 06, 2011
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June 6, 2011 - DICOM Grid, a global cloud platform for medical imaging applications, showcased HL7 integration capabilities, image-exchange content notification and updates to its zero-footprint image viewer at SIIM 2011, the annual meeting of the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine at Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center, June 2-5.

Time June 06, 2011
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June 6, 2011 — Siemens Healthcare showcased its portfolio of imaging information technology (IT) and workflow management solutions at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) 2011 Annual Meeting from June 2-5, 2011, in the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, Washington, D.C. Across the country, radiologists are facing increased pressure to provide faster, more accurate diagnoses for patients; higher value with greater coverage for referring physicians; and simpler tools that put more information and capabilities at their fingertips — making them more productive.

Time June 06, 2011
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June 3, 2011 – At the Society of Imaging Informatics Management (SIIM) meeting, Novarad introduced NovaCardio, a fully integrated cardiac picture archiving and communications system (CPACS) image and information management system. It offers fast and efficient clinical workflow, powerful features and is accessible anywhere viewing and reporting.

Time June 03, 2011
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June 3, 2011 - The commercial release of the ClearCanvas PACS Team Edition, follows the April release of the company's first commercial radiology workstation product. This picture archiving and communications system (PACS) release signifies the first commercial version of their DICOM ImageServer software, previously only offered as an open-source application.

Time June 03, 2011
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June 2, 2011 – Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned women not to substitute breast thermography for mammography to screen for breast cancer. The FDA said some healthcare providers are promoting breast thermography on their websites and claiming it is superior to mammography as a screening method for breast cancer, because it does not require radiation exposure or breast compression.

Time June 02, 2011
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June 2, 2011 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week is warning medical professionals and U.S. medical device vendors to beware of possible safety concerns and radioactive contamination of medical devices and components coming from Japan.

Time June 02, 2011
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May 31, 2011 - Elekta and ScandiDos AB have entered into a non-exclusive global agreement to distribute ScandiDos's Delta4PT quality assurance (QA) tool. Delta4PT can be used with intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) techniques to provide complete pre-treatment QA that ensures that the dose prescribed in treatment plans is delivered accurately and safely to patients.

Time May 31, 2011
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May 31, 2011—UltraSPECT, a provider of nuclear medicine (NM) image reconstruction technology that reduces radiopharmaceutical dose and acquisition time, announces a multi-year distribution agreement with nuclear pharmacy network UPPI LLC for exclusive leasing and/or non-exclusive sale of UltraSPECT’s cardiac and bone imaging applications in the United States.

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May 31, 2011 - Intelerad Medical Systems will demonstrate the new InteleConnect Referring Physician Portal, a brandable, browser-based, zero-download solution for communicating radiology results and building customer loyalty.

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May 31, 2011 – Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) may provide an early and objective indicator of autism, according to researchers at Columbia University in New York City, who used the technique to document language impairment in autistic children. Results of their study appear online and in the August issue of Radiology.

Time May 31, 2011
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May 26, 2011 - With the deficiencies in knowledge of tuberculosis--as well as in the practices, programs and strategies used to combat the disease and co-infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) – the spread of multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis poses a major problem for the health care community. Research in the June issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, however, shows that the use of 18F-FDG positron emission tomography (PET) scans can help to determine earlier if treatment for tuberculosis is working or if the disease is MDR.

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May 26, 2011 - Hologic's suite of women's health solutions has expanded to include a breast biopsy guidance system that seamlessly integrates with any Selenia Dimensions digital mammography system. This revolutionary system brings a new level of comfort and efficiency to upright breast biopsy procedures. The Affirm system is a cost-effective, space-saving and ergonomic solution that will allow professionals to expand the range of service offerings to include minimally invasive breast biopsy. Workflow innovations, like an integrated user interface in the Selenia Dimensions acquisition workstation, automated image acquisition and sophisticated yet easy-to-use targeting software help make a procedure smooth. Its unique, 10-degree angled upright biopsy approach offers unobstructed views of lesions.

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May 26, 2011 — U.S. customers are purchasing Carestream Health’s cloud-based RIS/PACS and vendor-neutral archiving services to streamline operational efficiencies and reduce costs. Carestream Vue eHealth services deliver fully featured, efficient image review, management and distribution from any location throughout the enterprise. The company also provides vendor-neutral archiving of patient data and imaging studies.

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May 26, 2011 -- Devicor Medical Products Inc., announced it has signed an asset purchase agreement with Neoprobe Corporation to acquire the Neoprobe GDS portfolio of products. Devicor currently provides distribution and marketing services to Neoprobe for the gamma detection systems covered by this agreement.

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May 26, 2011 - M*Modal announced that it will be showcasing how its technology platform supports the radiology industry at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) 2011 Annual Meeting taking place from June 2-5 in Washington, D.C. The company will demonstrate robust integrations of its technology with two key partners: Intelerad Medical Systems, a medical imaging PACS and distributed radiology solutions company, and Poiesis Informatics, a developer of integrated healthcare IT workflow solutions. M*Modal will also be making an announcement at the show about its recent selection by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center to adopt Speech Understanding as the platform to integrate with its radiology information system.

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May 26, 2011 - Carestream Health’s Vue Motion zero-footprint, Web-based enterprise viewer enables convenient on-demand access to imaging data and patient information by clinicians anytime, anywhere. This viewer’s support of mobile devices such as Apple iPads and tablet PCs is pending U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) market clearance, but is available in other countries worldwide.

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May 26, 2011 - D3 Oncology Solutions announced that it will provide its Via Oncology Pathways for a six-month free trial period to enable cancer programs to align the timing of their investment with a strategy for sharing potential savings with payors and other key stakeholders.

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May 25, 2011 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given 510(k) clearance and commercial availability of the Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A. Inc.’s FDR DMay 25, 2011 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given 510(k) clearance and commercial availability of the Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A. Inc.’s FDR D-EVO Wireless. This new wireless version of the company's flat panel detector will deliver Fujifilm's image quality in a lightweight design for enhanced versatility and greater ease of positioning in a wider variety of imaging applications. The FDR D-EVO Wireless will be featured along with Fujifilm's complete product line-up at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) 2011 Annual Meeting June 2 - 5 in Washington, D.C.

Time May 25, 2011
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