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To improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiovascular disease, Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System, an integrated healthcare network, wanted to create the Cardiovascular Diagnostic Center (CVDC) at its Ryan Ranch Outpatient facility in Monterey County, CA.

Time May 15, 2009
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Feature | Mary Beth Massat

Buyer behavior and purchasing patterns evolve over time, particularly for capital equipment and information technology. What was important in the purchasing decision five or 10 years ago may not be today, as environmental, operational and technological changes impact the decision-making process.

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Feature | Terry Chang

In these challenging economic times, it’s important to make smart decisions when evaluating a 3D advanced visualization system in order to maximize your long-term investment. Budgets and staffing levels are decreasing, while the number of images and functional sophistication needed to analyze those images are increasing.

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Feature | William Shea, M.D.

Many experts lauded multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) and cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) as disruptive technologies that would abruptly alter the standard of care for those with coronary artery disease. Now, years later, CCTA is slowly gaining acceptance in the medical community, both by providers, payers and administrators. Why so slowly?

Time May 15, 2009
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Feature | Cristen C. Bolan

Imaging is playing an increasingly valuable role in all areas of radiation therapy as new image-guided techniques are used for tumor localization, treatment planning and verification of treatment plans. However, the resulting large volumes of image data are inundating radiation oncology information systems (OIMS), which are not equipped to efficiently store and retrieve data at this capacity.

Time May 15, 2009
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Feature | Amy Ballard, director of research, Arkan

While faster treatment delivery times are driving many radiation oncology clinicians to adopt volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) as their technique of choice, others are holding steadfast to traditional intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) systems.

Time May 14, 2009
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Technology

May 14, 2009 - The FDA has cleared PhotoDetection Systems’ (PDS) NeuroPET scanner, a system designed to serve the clinical and research needs of the molecular neuro-imaging community.

Time May 14, 2009
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May 14, 2009 - Nucletron, a knowledge-based leader in radiation oncology, today announced a new release of Oncentra Brachy, a comprehensive film- and volume-based treatment planning system to optimize cancer treatment planning for brachytherapy.

Time May 14, 2009
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May 14, 2009 - The SNM Clinical Trials Network, an initiative designed to address the need for streamlined drug discovery through the integration of imaging biomarkers into multi-center clinical trials, recently added Genentech Inc. as a supporter.

Time May 14, 2009
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May 14, 2009 -On May 8, 2009, CMS opened the reconsideration of the National Coverage Determination (NCD) on Positron Emission Tomography (FDG). The requestors have asked CMS to reconsider the NCD and broaden national coverage of FDG-PET (without CED restrictions) for the staging of cervical cancer (i.e.

Time May 14, 2009
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May 13, 2009 - An MRI-guided laser surgery method, in investigational use at both The Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals Case Medical Center, holds promise for thousands of brain tumor patients and has earned clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in neurosurgery.

Time May 13, 2009
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Solos Endoscopy's MammoView instrument line dedicated to breast endoscopy is designed for easy use in operating rooms, surgery centers, medical offices and outpatient clinics. The FDA approved MammoView system produces clear and precise video images allowing for direct observation of extremely confined sites such as the lining of the mammary ducts.

Time May 13, 2009
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M ay 13, 2009 - Acceletronics Inc. has completed the installation of two TheraView IGRT systems, one at Tampa Bay Radiation Oncology, Tampa, Fla. and one at Tampa Bay Radiation Oncology, Sun City Center, Fla.

Time May 13, 2009
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May 13, 2009 - The biotherapies for cancer treatment may become a $60 billion market in 10 years, doubling in the next five years, according to a new report by Kalorama Information, “World Market for Cancer Therapeutics and Biotherapeutics, 3rd Edition.”

Time May 13, 2009
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May 13, 2009 - United Medical Systems (UMS), a mobile services company, is launching a new “turnkey” brachytherapy service program in selected areas of the U.S., which will feature a prostate brachytherapy service model.

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May 13, 2009 – NovaPro is NovaRad’s latest PACS and RIS built specifically for radiologist groups that read for multiple hospitals, clinics and imaging centers.

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May 13, 2009 - American College of Radiology (ACR) Image Metrix has been chosen by the Academy of Molecular Imaging (AMI) to provide data and image storage infrastructure for a new study to compare the effectiveness of conventional planar 99mTc-MDP bone imaging with 18F-sodium fluoride PET/CT (18F-NaF) at detecting bony metastases in patients with breast, prostate and non–small-cell lung cancers

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May 13, 2009 - Novation has recently signed a two-year extension to its multi-source computed radiography agreement with Carestream Health, Inc. Under the agreement, Carestream Health’s CR systems will be available to more than 2,500 VHA Inc., University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC), and more than 12,000 Provista members and facilities. The new agreement runs through May 31, 2011.

Time May 13, 2009
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May 13, 2009 – ProMedica Health System, one of the largest integrated health systems in the U.S., spanning 27 counties throughout Ohio and Michigan, has selected Sectra as their radiology information system (RIS) provider.

Time May 13, 2009
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May 13, 2009 - The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) hailed the extension of an American College of Radiology (ACR) resolution in support of clinical patient management by vascular and interventional radiologists as an important reminder of the critical contribution these minimally invasive specialists bring to quality patient healthcare.

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