Lowering radiation dose and improving navigation abilities of angiography systems have been among the top priorities of manufacturers over the past year.
November 10, 2010 — Results from the first head-to-head taste test of oral contrast agents indicate a significantly greater preference for diluted iohexol (Omnipaque) than for diluted diatrizoate sodium (Gastroview) among patients undergoing abdominal-pelvic computed tomography (CT) scanning.
November 8, 2010 – A new updated system gives radiology clinics instant access to even more data residing in the system. Illuminate 3.0, by Softek, also provides the analytics needed to support clinical and business decision making.
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November 9, 2010 — An agreement has been reached to supply 300 iDR digital radiography (DR) detectors to the China Charity Federation (CCF). Hokai Medical Instruments, the exclusive distributor of iCRco Inc.’s iDR digital detectors in mainland China, will integrate the iDR digital detector to provide CCF with a turn-key solution called the HGYX-111-DR.
November 9, 2010 — A $244,479 grant has been awarded for a breast cancer research project as part of the U.S. government’s Therapeutic Discovery Project.

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November 9, 2010 – In an effort to further promote the utility of PET/CT (positron emission tomography/computed tomography) imaging in assessing the effectiveness of oncology treatments, a new quantification tool is available to support PERCIST (PET response criteria in solid tumors).
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November 7, 2010 — Strong sales and positive customer feedback have been reported for a retrofit kit that converts systems to wireless digital radiography (DR).
November 8, 2010 — A nationwide manufacturer’s representative organization specializing in diagnostic imaging products has added a line of digital radiography (DR) systems to its offerings. Shultz Technologies Corp. (STC Medical) will sell IMIX Americas Inc.’s DR nationwide and collaborate with IMIX dealers for regional installation and service.
November 7, 2010 – A new advanced medical image-viewing app is now available on the iPad, iPhone and iPod. The iClarity app, by iCRco, is available in two versions: a demo version, available for free on iTunes, and the full version that works in conjunction with a separately purchased iClarity Edge server.
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November 8, 2010 – A new Web-based picture archiving and communications system (PACS) system will be on display at RSNA 2010 in Chicago. The Unity v-Series Web PACS, by DR Systems, includes a radiology information system (RIS), cardiovascular information system (CVIS), PACS and reporting applications that are both modular and virtualized.
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The DICOMetrix, from Double Black Imaging, is a proactive DICOM image flow and network performance monitoring solution. It allows PACS administrators, directors and IT personnel to actively monitor and track system performance, and alert support staff about system slow-downs and outages.
November 8, 2010 – Physicians are significantly less comfortable discussing withdrawal of pacemaker (PM) and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) therapy compared with other life-sustaining therapies, according to new survey published in HeartRhythm. In the survey, almost half said they were not comfortable having the discussion with patients.
November 8, 2010 – NightRays, a teleradiology company based in Littleton, Colo., has changed its name to “Rays.” The name change is designed to reflect a wider set of services offered by the company.
November 8, 2010 – Helical computed tomography (CT) screening is a highly effective way to help reduce the number of people who die each year from lung cancer, according to a statement from the American College of Radiology (ACR). The statement comes after the National Lung Cancer Screening Trial was stopped early so the positive results could be publicized.
November 8, 2010 – Improved treatment planning software from IBA has algorithms to warn clinicians if radiation levels are too high in critical structures during radiation therapy. IBA showed its latest Compass Software advances during ASTRO 2010, Oct. 31 through Nov. 4 in San Diego.
November 5, 2010 - A dedicated intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) workplace with upgrades was featured at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in San Diego, Calif. The Siemens syngo RT Dosimetrist v2.7 enables users to achieve accurate contours easily and intuitively. Even with rough mouse contouring, OAR segmentation can be sped up to three minutes.
November 5, 2010 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given 510(k) clearance for an advanced dose calculation algorithm. The Acuros XB, by Varian Medical Systems, can complete a RapidArc treatment plan two to three times faster than conventional algorithms.