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January 3, 2011 — The MicroDose mammography system has received a Product Quality Leadership, Women's Health Imaging Europe 2010 Award from Frost & Sullivan. The award is based on evaluations in several areas, including product performance, reliability and design.

Time January 03, 2011
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January 3, 2011 – Quest International Inc., a global IT solutions and supply chain services organization, has signed an authorized channel partner agreement with Carestream Health for their picture archiving and communications systems (PACS), radiology information systems (RIS), mammography systems and e-health managed services.

Time January 03, 2011
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Horizon Medical Imaging (HMI) version 11.7 is the latest release of McKesson’s picture archiving and communications system (PACS) with both infrastructure updates and usability enhancements. The new version also enhances medical imaging workflow from order entry to report distribution, image analysis to data storage and distribution.

Time January 03, 2011
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January 3, 2011 — A portable viewing application that interfaces with an existing RIS/PACS/cardiology PACS for access to images and reports has been introduced.

Time January 03, 2011
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January 3, 2011 — Guided Therapeutics Inc. announced that it was notified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the company’s premarket approval application (PMA) for the LightTouch cervical scanner, for patients at risk for cervical cancer, is “suitable for filing.”

Time January 03, 2011
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January 3, 2011 – Two new classes — “Advanced Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging for Technologists” and “Advanced Non-Contrast Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)” — are being offered to educate technologists on the latest applications available with their Toshiba technology. They are offered by Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc.’s Education Center in Irvine, Calif.

Time January 03, 2011
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January 3, 2011 — As part of a new program, qualifying schools of radiologic technology will receive a complete, full-featured Exam-PACS application free of charge, as well as access to the cloud-based Exam-Vault Quad-Redundant Archiving system for radiology instructional images and related data.

Time January 03, 2011
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December 30, 2010 - ContextVision, a software imaging partner for many medical imaging manufacturers worldwide, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Neusoft Medical Systems Co. Ltd. (NMS), a provider of a broad range of medical equipment IT solutions and healthcare services in China.

Time December 30, 2010
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December 28, 2010 – The Mammomat Inspiration full-field digital mammography system is now commercially available in the United States. The Mammomat Inspiration offers digital screening and diagnostic mammography, stereotactic biopsy and upgrade capability to future technologies all in one system.

Time December 29, 2010
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December 29, 2010 – RadNet, a diagnostic imaging service provider, will acquire Imaging On Call for $5.5 million. An additional compensation of $2.5 million will be given if Imaging On Call achieves certain 2011 performance milestones. The acquisition will allow RadNet to enter the teleradiology business. It is expected to close on or around December 31, 2010.

Time December 29, 2010
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December 28, 2010 — While many clinicians around the world have adopted radiosurgery for the treatment of cancer, advances in technology along with newly-established treatment protocols introduced at the 5th International Conference of the Novalis Circle have fueled increased interest in broadening the application of radiosurgery.

Time December 28, 2010
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December 28, 2010 — The Pedia-Poser pediatric positioning chair provides fast, gentle and secure immobilization of infants through 4-year-olds for X-ray imaging. It features a saddle seat with detachable saddle horn that is form-fitting and safe. The bench seat for older children includes a detachable saddle horn that aids in positioning.

Time December 27, 2010
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The LumaGEM molecular breast imaging (MBI) system is a planar, dual-head, fully solid state digital imaging system utilizing cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) technology for breast imaging.

Time December 23, 2010
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December 23, 2010 ? Virtual Radiologic (vRad) and NightHawk Radiology announced the completion of their previously announced merger, with NightHawk continuing as a wholly owned subsidiary of vRad.

Time December 23, 2010
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Dilon Diagnostics provides a complete system for breast-specific gamma imaging (BSGI) and biopsy guidance. The Dilon 6800 gamma camera supports the diagnostic procedure of molecular breast imaging, known as BSGI or MBI, with high-resolution digital imaging optimized for early breast cancer detection.

Time December 23, 2010
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December 22, 2010 — Dell today announced its intent to acquire cloud-based medical archiving company InSite One Inc. to help healthcare organizations simplify retention of healthcare data.

Time December 22, 2010
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December 22, 2010 – The Mammotome molecular imaging (MI) system, which is used to conduct minimally invasive, vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VABB) with molecular imaging guidance, has received 510(k) clearance. It is the first device of its kind to receive FDA clearance, and it is commercially available to healthcare facilities specializing in breast cancer screening and diagnosis.

Time December 22, 2010
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December 21, 2010 – Siemens has donated an Axiom Multix MT digital radiography (DR) system to The Field Museum in Chicago to promote its mission to gather and share knowledge about the Earth and its people. It is replacing an older X-ray unit that Siemens donated to the museum in 1949.

Time December 21, 2010
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December 21, 2010 - An adult female mummy born in 1770 in Vac, Hungary, has undergone a noninvasive computerized tomography (CT) scan at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee. Using 21st century technology helps researchers understand more about the 18th century mummy.

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December 20, 2010 – A new iPhone application lets physicians and other medical professionals capture and manage dictations. Winscribe MD, by Winscribe, also incorporates an advanced scheduling system that allows users to view appointments and patient details.

Time December 20, 2010
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