To make (magnetic resonance imaging) MR more user and patient friendly, Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. unveiled enhancements to its Vantage Titan MR product line at this year’s Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago, Nov. 25 – 30, 2012.
Matakina International announced the launch of Volpara Imaging Software 1.5.7 which expands the number of digital mammography systems on which the software can be used to offer objective breast density measurements to include Fuji, Philips, IMS Giotto and Medi-Future in addition to processing mammography studies acquired on GE, Hologic, Siemens digital mammography systems. The company showcased the new software package at the 98th Annual Meeting of the Radiology Society of North America, Nov. 25-30, 2012.
To expand imaging capabilities and improve department productivity, Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. showcased new and future innovations for the AplioTM 500 and Aplio 300 ultrasound systems at this year’s Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago, Nov. 25 – 30, 2012.
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Toshiba has unveiled a 640-slice computed tomography (CT) scanner at the 2012 annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). The Aquilion One Vision Edition is equipped with a gantry rotation of 0.275 seconds, a 100 kw generator and 320 detector rows (640 unique slices) covering 16 cm in a single rotation, with the industry’s thinnest slices at 500 microns (0.5 mm).
Hologic Inc. featured its newest women's health products at the 98th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Nov. 25 through 29.

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http://globocan.iarc.fr/Default.aspxGE Healthcare announced at RSNA 2012 receipt of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its advanced imaging tool, FlightPlan for Liver. Developed to help make intricate liver embolization procedures simpler, FlightPlan for Liver has been commercially available in Europe, Latin America and Asia since 2011, with more than 30 installations in more than 10 countries.
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Bracco Diagnostics Inc. is voluntarily initiating a Class I recall of nine lots of Isovue (iopamidol injection) pre-filled power injector syringes (Isovue PFS, to be used in combination with Stellant CT [computed tomography] injection systems) due to the presence of visible particles in syringes observed at the end of standard stability studies on retained samples. These products were distributed to wholesalers and distributors nationwide.
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iCAD Inc. launched VersaVue Enterprise 3.2.1, the latest release of the company’s MR software solution that provides improvements in workflow efficiency and flexibility, at the annual conference of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
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At RSNA 2012, GE Healthcare introduced the 510(k) pending Silent Scan, a revolutionary technology designed to address one of the most significant impediments to patient comfort — excessive acoustic noise generated during an magnetic resonance imaging (MR) scan. Conventional MR scanners can generate noise in excess of 110 dBA (decibels) levels, roughly equivalent to rock concerts, and require ear protection. GE’s exclusive Silent Scan technology is designed to reduce MR scanner noise to near ambient (background) sound levels and thus can improve a patient’s MR exam experience.
November 27, 2012 — At the 98th annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, Esaote North America is introducing the new G-scan Brio, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) approach for weight-bearing MRI and musculoskeletal applications, which allows clinicians to increase diagnostic accuracy and confidence.
November 27, 2012 — At the 98th annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, Royal Philips Electronics unveiled the company’s next chapter of its unique approach to radiology.
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November 26, 2012 — At the 98th annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, Siemens Healthcare is displaying for the first time its new X-ray tube and detector technology for the Artis Q and Artis Q.zen angiography systems, designed to improve minimally invasive therapy of diseases such as coronary artery disease, stroke and cancer.
November 26, 2012 — At the 98th annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, Siemens Healthcare is introducing the Acuson Freestyle ultrasound system, a system featuring wireless transducers that eliminate the impediment of cables in ultrasound imaging.
November 25, 2012 — At the 98th annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, Sectra is launching a complete solution for radiation dose monitoring, Sectra DoseTrack.
November 25, 2012 — Civco Medical Solutions is debuting its omniTRAX active patient tracker, the next wave in navigation technology, at the 2012 annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
November 25, 2012 — Offering clinicians more flexibility in X-ray imaging, Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. is introducing the Radrex-i Wireless digital radiography (DR) X-ray system at the 98th annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago.
November 21, 2012 — USARAD.com announced the release of a unique and universal application, currently in beta testing, that facilitates communication between any two physicians, including a radiologist and a referring physician.
From healthcare reforms to shrinking reimbursements to new payment models, challenges in the radiology industry are steadily increasing. Add in new compliance requirements and the complexities of moving from ICD-9 to ICD-10, and radiology businesses realize it’s becoming imperative to operate at optimum levels at all times.
November 21, 2012 — The American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) are combating claims in an article by Bleyer and Welch published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which suggests that screening mammography finds many cancers that would not advance to kill patients.