February 17, 2011 – A new feature on a picture archiving and communications system (PACS) automatically adjusts all patient demographic fields to DICOM standards on images received from outside the enterprise.
February 17, 2011 – A partnership between Brit Systems and RelWare will provide an integrated, Web-based EHR/RIS/PACS solution to hospitals, imaging clinics and large group practices.
February 16, 2011 – Ziehm Imaging has received Frost & Sullivan's European Product Leadership Award 2011 in the interventional radiology category.
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February 8, 2011 — The only direct National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) traceable dose calibrator source for Ga-68 and F-18 is now available in a 1 mCi (37 MBq) sealed source. This will help positron emission tomography (PET) manufacturers and end-users comply with all FDA, NRC, state regulations and with 21 CFR 212; cGMP for PET drugs.
February 15, 2011 – A successful pilot study found the feasibility of using computer-assisted surgical planning and patient-specific surgical guides in correcting lower limb malalignment. In the study, Materialise's SurgiCase Orthopaedics was used to describe lower limb malalignment and virtually plan multi-planar correction using computed tomography (CT) scans.
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The Aero DR is a new wireless digital radiography (DR) system offering workflow improvements with a simple, easy-to-use console. It was featured at Konica Minolta's booth at RSNA 2010.
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Eizo unveiled the newly expanded RadiForce line of medical imaging liquid crystal display (LCD) monitors at RSNA 2010. Beyond just high quality diagnostic LCD monitors, the line now incorporates full surgical and endoscopic solutions. Large format monitors such as the RadiForce LS560W delivers 8 MP resolution in a 56-inch screen size, which equals that of four full high definition (HD) monitors.
February 14, 2011 – The 3-D capabilities of a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) workstation were revealed at the Fifth Scanner Volumique Conference, held Jan. 24-25, in Nancy, France. The Carestream PACS was demonstrated at the event, which provides a platform for showing live demonstrations of the latest versions of CT image post-processing software.
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February 14, 2011 – Zonare Medical Systems has loaned a z.one ultrasound system to Woodlands Church of Plover, Wis., for use on medical missions to Sumpango, Guatemala.
New for RSNA, Intelerad Medical Systems launched its Multi-Method Reporting module, combining new voice recognition technology, structured reporting templates and Intelerad Dictation into a single, seamless reading and reporting platform.
February 14, 2011 – A new bedside insertion kit and power-injectable catheter has been launched. The Morpheus Smart PICC insertion kit and 5 French Dual Lumen Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC), from AngioDynamics, are an extension of the company’s Morpheus Smart PICC line.
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February 11, 2011 — Hologic Inc. today announced the company received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Selenia Dimensions digital breast tomosynthesis system (Dimensions 3-D).
February 11, 2011 — Exam-Pad Model 10 is the first turnkey picture archiving and commuication systems (PACS) tablet that combines instant, virtual, worldwide wireless access to medical images in a Windows 7 Professional environment.
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February 10, 2011 – For the first time in the UK, cancer patients are starting to receive treatment with Novalis Tx radiosurgery. This device, by Brainlab and Varian Medical Systems, gives the chance of a cure to those with inoperable tumors and offers the possibility to perform precise, painless treatment in a single patient visit.
February 10, 2011 – A study at Millard Fillmore Circle Gates Hospital in Buffalo, N.Y., found that Toshiba imaging equipment presented significant benefits, both for the patients and hospital.
February 10, 2011 – A new bill introduced to the U.S. Senate aims to promote sustainable, domestic production of the medical isotope molybdenum-99 (Mo-99). The bill, also known as the American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2011, was introduced by Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Ark.). Bingaman is chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
February 10, 2011 – Cancer patients in Bangladesh, a country of 160 million people served by just 11 modern radiotherapy linear accelerators, now have access to advanced radiotherapy technology from Varian Medical Systems.
February 10, 2011 – Pre-clinical studies have demonstrated that improved drug uptake in tumors can be visualized and measured in real time using image-guided drug delivery.
February 10, 2011 – Radiology Associates of South Florida, one of the nation’s largest radiology practices, has selected McKesson’s Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) service. The practice will use RMS to help grow revenue, control costs and reduce regulatory risks.