At the 2018 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting, Nov. 25-30 in Chicago, Siemens Healthineers introduced the Mobilett Elara Max mobile X-ray imaging system, focused on patient and data safety. New features with the system include comprehensive information technology (IT) security, secure system integration into the hospital’s IT environment for anytime access to all relevant data, and easy-to-clean system surfaces.

Zebra Medical Vision and Clalit Health Services announced the completion of two research projects that allow early identification of patients with bone and cardiovascular disease. Using existing computed tomography (CT) data, Zebra-Med’s algorithms allow Clalit to identify patients at risk of osteoporotic fractures and cardiac events. Both research projects were independently validated by the Clalit Research Institute and will be presented for the first time during the 2018 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting, Nov. 25-30 in Chicago.

Women age 75 years and older should continue to get screening mammograms because of the comparatively high incidence of breast cancer found in this age group, according to a new study. The study was presented at the 2018 annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Nov. 25-30.

HeartVista announced its artificial intelligence (AI)-driven, One-Click Autonomous MRI acquisition software for cardiac exams. Integrated with existing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners, the software uses AI to guide image acquisition.

Novarad Corp. announced new mammography software NovaMG-Pro, specifically for multimodality radiologists that read mammography as well as non-mammography studies. By using the same workstation, a compatible picture archiving and communication system (PACS) user interface and optimizing human performance engineering, radiologists become more efficient, according to Novarad.

During the 104th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Nov. 25-30 in Chicago, Siemens Healthineers introduced the syngo Virtual Cockpit. Expert technicians can use this software solution to connect remotely to scanner workplaces to assist personnel at a different location, especially where more sophisticated examinations are required. The syngo Virtual Cockpit can be used with computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) scanners as well as with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and PET/MRI systems from Siemens Healthineers. With the ability to deploy experienced technologists across multiple locations, healthcare providers can transform care delivery and achieve a higher level of standardization that can lead to more accurate diagnoses.

Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A. Inc. announced that it will add two new digital radiography (DR) detectors — the Calneo Dual (available only in Japan) and the FDR ES — to its portfolio of digital radiography solutions on display at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Nov. 25-30 in Chicago. At the event, Fujifilm will also offer a glimpse into the future of DR detector technologies with an under-the-cover, inside-view prototype display.