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September 8, 2011 — A study in the journal Neurology International reveals a potentially treatable blood vessel abnormality in the brain may be the cause of Parkinson’s disease in some patients. A team of physicians and neuroscientists at Pittsburgh’s Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) conducted the study.
September 08, 2011 
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September 8, 2011 – KOM Networks, provider of storage management solutions for secure archiving, compliant data protection and retention, announces the KOMpliance i-Series Archive Gateway.
September 08, 2011 
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September 8, 2011 - Virtual Radiologic (vRad) announced its acquisition of Diagnostic Imaging Inc. (DII), a leading Pennsylvania and New Jersey-based radiology practice serving the greater Philadelphia area for the past 35 years.
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September 8, 2011 — Naviscan announced it obtained CE Mark approval for its high-resolution positron emission tomography (PET) scanner and PET-guided biopsy accessory. The breast application of the scanner is positron emission mammography (PEM). Naviscan has expanded its distribution into 13 European countries and has already received its first two orders in Germany and Switzerland.
September 08, 2011 
Technology
September 7, 2011 – The Sonography Chair, now available through Biodex, has a modern, ergonomic design, is manufactured with recycled materials and offers multiple adjustments for seat height, back height and backwards-tilt tension adjustment with integrated seat slider. The chair’s color matches the 700 Series of Biodex Ultrasound Tables with a foot ring for additional support and positioning.
September 07, 2011 News
September 6, 2011 – Accuray announced the launch of Accuray Exchange in Radiation Oncology (AERO), a global organization for CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System and TomoTherapy Radiation Therapy System users dedicated to advancing patient care through worldwide clinical and technical collaboration.
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September 6, 2011 – IT and medical technology company Sectra’s profit after net financial items for the company’s first quarter, May–July 2011, rose 25.6 percent to 16.2 million Swedish kronors corresponding to a profit margin of 9.6 percent. Sectra reports an operating profit of SEK 6.5 million and net sales of SEK 169.3 million. Order bookings rose 13.8 percent to SEK 190.8 million.
September 07, 2011 
Technology
September 7, 2011—Viztek debuted the high-performance FIT-DR (fixed integrated with tethered digital radiography) solution, a unique dual-detector X-ray system that combines superior image quality, ultra-fast throughput and an affordable price point compared with a single-detector wireless DR unit.
September 07, 2011 
Case Study | McKesson
Great news! You just received your approved capital budget that includes funding for that much needed radiology information system (RIS) replacement. Unfortunately, the hiring moratorium will prohibit obtaining the full-time resources needed to absorb the incremental work of this complicated and high profile project. The team is already stretched to the max and you are fearful that this new project will push everyone beyond their limits. Executive management expects that as an effective leader, you will find a solution to continue to meet existing SLAs while managing this project on time and budget. It’s pretty overwhelming, isn’t it?
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Technology
September 1, 2011 — Olympus introduced the second-generation Directrec series, an enhanced line of three Directrec dictation devices. The new DR-1200, DR-2200 and DR-2300 offer strong audio reproduction, programmability and ease-of-use in a professional recorder.
September 01, 2011 
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September 1, 2011 — Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital (HKSH) has selected GE Healthcare’s tri-modality imaging system, which may potentially enhance the ability of physicians to manage certain diseases. The system includes positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
September 01, 2011 
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September 1, 2011 — The Breast Patient Navigator Certification examination will be held on Sept. 19, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas. The last day for registration is Friday, Sept. 9. To register for the certification examination, print an application from the organization’s website. The application may be returned by mail or faxed to 574-267-8268.
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September 1, 2011 — Three Palm Software, Totoku and U.S. Electronics announced they have signed a partnership agreement to develop a package of Totoku MS31i2 monitors with the WorkstationOne software from Three Palm. The monitors are capable of 9-megapixel (MP) resolution when driven by software that implements the independent sub-pixel drive (ISD) mechanism. WorkstationOne will provide this capability.
September 01, 2011 
Feature | Thomas Kron
September 1, 2011 – As with all chronic illnesses, it is everyone's dream to be able to diagnose Alzheimer's disease in the early stages. Naturally, the aim is to prevent the late stage, i.e. dementia, through early therapy. Scientists around the world are making ever more progress in early diagnosis – for instance, in the field of imaging technologies. What is already diagnostically possible today will be showcased at MEDICA 2011, the world's largest medical trade fair and congress to be held from Nov. 16–19, 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany, with more than 4,500 exhibitors from 60 countries.
September 01, 2011 
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September 1, 2011 – A recent study featured in the newly released Journal of Urology dispels the myth that physicians' offices use prostate cancer treatments more often than hospital outpatient facilities.
September 01, 2011 
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September 1, 2011 – The HIMSS Electronic Health Record Association (EHR Association), a collaboration of 42 EHR supplier companies, in responding to the Center for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS) proposed rules for the Medicare physician fee schedule (MPFS) and the hospital outpatient prospective payment system for 2012, asked CMS administrator Donald M. Berwick, M.D., to reconsider its proposal to require the submission of patient-level data as it pilots electronic submissions of clinical quality measures (CQMs) based on the burden it would impose on provider organizations and other considerations.
September 01, 2011 
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August 30, 2011 — Accuray Inc. announced a significant increase in use of the CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System for prostate SBRT (stereotactic body radiotherapy). In Q4 2011, the company experienced a 24 percent increase in worldwide prostate treatments over Q4 2010 and a 17 percent increase over Q3 2011.
August 30, 2011 
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August 30, 2011 — Today's state-of-the-art diagnostics in digestive tract imaging, including capsule endoscopy, is the topic at MEDICA 2011, the world’s largest medical trade fair to be held in Düsseldorf, Germany Nov. 16-19, 2011. More than 4,500 exhibitors from 60 countries will be present.
August 30, 2011 
Technology
August 30, 2011 — Dilon Diagnostics announced it has added several PenRad products to its portfolio of women’s imaging technology, including the PenRad Mammography Information System (MIS) and Volpara, a quantitative breast density assessment tool.
August 30, 2011 
Technology
August 30, 2011 – Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the HDR-08A Imaging System for Kalare, the company’s radiographic fluoroscopy (RF) technology.
August 30, 2011