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May 4, 2009 - Philips has acquired Canada-based Traxtal Inc., a developer of minimally-invasive instruments and software for image-guided intervention and therapy, to position Philips to become a leading provider for image-guided procedures.
May 04, 2009 
April 29, 2009 - The Philips wireless portable detector is now available in the U.S. The solution is designed to give radiologists the flexibility to freely move about in the DR room, which is particularly useful for capturing images of patients with limited mobility, who can now undergo X-ray examinations from their bed or wheelchair.
April 29, 2009 
April 23, 2009 - Philips Healthcare has placed the first Achieva 3.0T TX magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, featuring Philips’ MultiTransmit technology that automatically adjusts the RF signal to a specific patient’s anatomy, at Tokai University in Tokyo, Japan, Bonn University in Bonn, Germany and Fletcher Allen in Burlington, Vermont.
April 23, 2009 
April 22, 2009 - Philips introduced SmartArc, an independent technology for volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) treatment planning solution that can be used with the leading linear accelerators on the market.
April 22, 2009 
April 16, 2009- Royal Philips Electronics launched a new product bundle that combines the Philips Digital Voice Tracer 660 (DVT 660) recording device and the voice recorder edition of Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10, a speech recognition program from Nuance Communications.
April 16, 2009 
When does the imaging clock start ticking? Is it when an image is taken in the scanning suite or when it reaches the PACS in the reading room?
According to a new study on imaging workflow, the imaging loop begins when the physician orders an imaging exam and only ends when the results of the test are communicated to the doctor.
February 13, 2009 
November 30, 2008 - At RSNA, Philips unveiled a new 3.0T MRI scanner, the Achieva 3.0T TX, which is designed to enhance image quality, provide up to 40 percent greater scanning speed and can be used for breast MRI scans. The new Philips MRI scanner delivers high quality diagnostic images for even the most demanding high-field applications such as breast and liver imaging.
November 30, 2008 
The MX 16-slice CT, still pending 510(k) clearance, is part of the MX series, a family of CT scanners.
This 16-slice system is designed for those customers who want to replace their current scanner or add a second system, but have purchasing cost concerns stemming from economic pressures.
November 27, 2008 
November 18, 2008 - NeuroNexus Technologies and Philips Research said today that they have signed a joint research agreement to develop next-generation deep brain stimulation devices with the ambition to improve the treatment of neurological diseases and psychiatric disorders.
November 18, 2008 
First showcased at RSNA 2007, Philips' Elite Clinical Solution for breast imaging now includes the MammoTrak dockable patient support, diagnostic and biopsy coils, and the DynaCAD enterprise breast software for analysis and biopsy planning from the MR console.
October 23, 2008