January 8, 2018 — EchoPixel showcased the latest version of True 3D, its interactive, mixed reality software solution at the 103rd Annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting, Nov. 26-Dec. 1, 2017, in Chicago. True 3D was featured in the Virtual Reality Showcase in the RSNA Learning Center.

Guerbet announced that it has entered into an agreement under which it will acquire Israeli company Accurate Medical Therapeutics , which specializes in the development of microcatheters used in interventional radiology.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an approval letter for the Planmed Clarity 2-D full-field digital mammography (FFDM) system on Dec. 28, 2017, the company announced. The Planmed Clarity 2-D system is a digital mammography system that provides high image quality, optimal ergonomics and excellent usability for breast cancer screenings, according to the company. In addition to screening mammograms, the system supports diagnostic work-up examinations and biopsy procedures.

The new GE Healthcare Air Technology MRI coil design is 60 percent lighter than conventional coils, provides more flexibility and conforms to a patient’s anatomy like a blanket. The technology was unveiled at RSNA 2017 in late November.

Here is the list of the most popular articles and videos on the Imaging Technology News (ITN) magazine website from the month of December 2017. This is based on website analytics of the month’s 117,069 pageviews:

1. Siemens Healthineers Introduces GOKnee3D MR Application

2. GE Healthcare Launches Blanket-Like Air Technology MRI Coils

The webinar "Neuroimaging from a Clinical MRI Perspective," explains how imaging departments can become more creative to improve workflow and maintain positive financial margins in an era of lower reimbursements and increasing utilization.  This presentation discusses lessons learned in a clinically integrated neuroimaging/neurology practice that may be generalizable to all imaging centers. 

This webinar is supported by an educational grant from Philips Healthcare.

Canon Inc. and Canon Medical Systems Corp. announced the official corporate name (trade name) change of Canon Group Company Toshiba Medical Systems Corp. to Canon Medical Systems Corp. (hereafter referred to as Canon Medical Systems).

World Molecular Imaging Congress

Global Embolization Cancer Symposium Technologies (GEST)

Women with higher body mass index (BMI) face an increased risk of not detecting their breast tumor until it has become large, according to a study presented at the 2017 annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago in November. Researchers said the findings suggest that women with higher BMI may need shorter intervals between mammography screening exams.

Mevion Medical Systems has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for the Mevion S250i Proton Therapy System including Hyperscan pencil beam scanning (PBS) technology. Hyperscan PBS introduces novel energy layer switching and automated collimation systems. These advantages enable the S250i system to deliver faster, sharper and more robust PBS proton radiation treatments.

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