December 20, 2010 – A magnetic resonance (MR) system with high slew rate gradients and a new user interface is pending 510(k) approval and was announced at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting. The Vantage Titan HSR 1.5T MR, by Toshiba, is ideal for exams, such as advanced cardiac and neuro imaging, that require higher image quality and faster exams.

December 20, 2010 - NightShift Radiology, an on-call teleradiology practice has now read more than 2 million cases during its 10-year history. The company’s broad network offers on-call teleradiology services and support to radiology practices nationwide. Its business model emphasizes the establishment of strong relationships to create long-term partnerships that benefits clients.

December 20, 2010 – An on-demand image exchange network has been integrated with Microsoft HealthVault, a platform designed to support personal health applications and services. Integrating lifeImage’s network will make it possible for physicians to share imaging information with their patients, and provides an intuitive image visualization interface to review exams.

December 17, 2010 – A new mammography technology that was displayed at RSNA 2010 is pending 510(k) approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The SenoBright Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography (CESM) technology is designed to let a physician image blood flow through angiography of the breast using a contrast agent and a dual energy acquisition technique.

The SpeechMike product line of dictation microphones is designed for ease of use and to give the user control from the palm of the hand. SpeechMike offers good audio quality for accurate speech recognition results, plus a comfortable ergonomic design.

December 15, 2010 – Definiens and aycan have formed a partnership to complete the first joint project to quantify and analyze lung tumors.

Tools to spot, diagnose and treat cancer in women were among the products highlighted by Hologic Inc. during the 2010 RSNA show in Chicago.