November 10, 2010 – Software for a mobile C-arm X-ray system will be on display at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting in Chicago. SmartVascular, by Ziehm Imaging, is designed to speed the surgeon’s workflow during vascular procedures.

November 10, 2010 — Results from the first head-to-head taste test of oral contrast agents indicate a significantly greater preference for diluted iohexol (Omnipaque) than for diluted diatrizoate sodium (Gastroview) among patients undergoing abdominal-pelvic computed tomography (CT) scanning.

November 9, 2010 — An agreement has been reached to supply 300 iDR digital radiography (DR) detectors to the China Charity Federation (CCF). Hokai Medical Instruments, the exclusive distributor of iCRco Inc.’s iDR digital detectors in mainland China, will integrate the iDR digital detector to provide CCF with a turn-key solution called the HGYX-111-DR.

November 9, 2010 – In an effort to further promote the utility of PET/CT (positron emission tomography/computed tomography) imaging in assessing the effectiveness of oncology treatments, a new quantification tool is available to support PERCIST (PET response criteria in solid tumors).

November 8, 2010 — A nationwide manufacturer’s representative organization specializing in diagnostic imaging products has added a line of digital radiography (DR) systems to its offerings. Shultz Technologies Corp. (STC Medical) will sell IMIX Americas Inc.’s DR nationwide and collaborate with IMIX dealers for regional installation and service.

November 8, 2010 – A new Web-based picture archiving and communications system (PACS) system will be on display at RSNA 2010 in Chicago. The Unity v-Series Web PACS, by DR Systems, includes a radiology information system (RIS), cardiovascular information system (CVIS), PACS and reporting applications that are both modular and virtualized.