Technology | Orthopedic Imaging

OrthoGrid Systems announced the release of the new HipGrid Drone intraoperative radiographic alignment system for both anterior and posterior approach total hip replacement (THR). The system is the second generation of the company’s HipGrid technology that addresses proper implant positioning and leg length inequality.

Time November 02, 2015
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News | Radiation Therapy

Accuray Inc. announced that studies on the clinical use of the CyberKnife and TomoTherapy systems continue to reinforce the devices' broad-based radiation treatment capabilities. More than 80 studies were presented during poster and oral sessions at the 57th Annual American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in October. Some of the studies presented show long-term efficacy and safety with median follow-up exceeding five years.

Time November 02, 2015
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News | PACS

Intelerad Medical Systems, a leader in distributed medical imaging solutions, today announced a partnership to integrate ...

Time November 02, 2015
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Technology | Contrast Media

Access Scientific LLC announced validation of the Powerwand midline IV catheter for power-injectable capability up to 8ml/sec, 325 psi for up to 10 cycles. The addition of this performance capability makes both 4Fr and 5Fr Powerwands ideal for virtually all computed tomography (CT) contrast studies, to meet the most demanding injection protocols.

Time November 02, 2015
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Technology | Clinical Decision Support

Infinitt North America announced a marketing agreement with Elsevier that will enable Infinitt PACS (picture archiving and communication system) users to seamlessly access STATdx diagnostic decision support for radiology. STATdx, an Elsevier Clinical Solutions product, is used by radiologists to increase speed, accuracy and diagnostic confidence.

Time November 02, 2015
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News | Prostate Cancer

CivaTech Oncology Inc. has developed a new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared radiation source. The CivaString source features 103Pd (palladium) along the full length of the device, which is contained using low-Z polymers.

Time November 02, 2015
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Blog | Clinical Decision Support

Not many pharmacists will call up doctors and question their choice of medication. It’s not hard to make a good case for ...

Time October 30, 2015
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News | Advanced Visualization

A spinout from Oxford’s Department of Engineering Science has raised £1 million from a high net worth Chinese investor to develop an imaging technology which could help doctors detect cancers, particularly prostate and liver tumors. Early diagnosis of cancer has been shown to save lives, and the Oxford technology will allow for improved visualization of tumors for earlier detection.

Time October 30, 2015
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News | PACS Accessories

RedRick Technologies is helping Texas Children’s Hospital’s Department of Pediatric Radiology realize their vision of a reading room “ballroom concept.” RedRick Technologies provided ergonomic design guidance and radiologist reading workstations that are facilitating productivity, clinical collaboration and teaching.

Time October 30, 2015
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News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

To provide the best possible patient experience with superb image quality, Indiana University Health Goshen Hospital installed the Vantage Titan 1.5T magnetic resonance (MR) system from Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. Goshen is a part of Indiana’s largest integrated delivery network (IDN) and is utilizing the system in the hospital to support its heart and vascular center to improve patient outcomes with high-quality imaging and a comprehensive suite of patient-focused technologies.

Time October 30, 2015
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News | Information Technology

Infinitt North America will showcase a wide variety of radiology solutions at the 2015 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting, Nov. 29-Dec. 4 in Chicago.

Time October 30, 2015
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Sponsored Content | Whitepapers | Ultrasound Imaging

Ergonomics plays an important role in the comfort and workflow for sonographers. Ninety percent of sonographers surveyed ...

Time October 30, 2015
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News | Information Technology

Lexmark announced that North Carolina-based UNC Health Care System (UNC HCS) will deploy the Lexmark Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA), NilRead Enterprise Viewer and PACS Scan Mobile solutions at all of its locations. The trio of solutions will help meet diverse image and content management needs, including clinician workflow requirements and integration with the organization’s core patient electronic medical record (EMR) system. UNC HCS produces approximately 1.3 million DICOM studies annually.

Time October 29, 2015
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News | Radiation Dose Management

Mirada Medical Ltd, a medical imaging software company, and BTG plc, a global specialist healthcare company, announced a collaboration to develop dosimetry software solutions to optimize radioembolization therapy with TheraSphere.

Time October 29, 2015
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News | Radiation Therapy

Brainlab showcased cranial Elements for stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) at the 57th annual meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO). Dovetailing with the society’s 2015 theme, “Technology Meets Patient Care,” Elements provide indication-specific and intelligent workflows for stereotactic radiosurgery that automate the procedure so caregivers can spend more time with patients and less time on technology.

Time October 29, 2015
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News | Proton Therapy

Mevion Medical Systems announced that Ackerman Cancer Center (ACC) in Jacksonville, Florida, will install a second Mevion S250 Series proton therapy system. ACC began treating cancer patients with its first S250 system in April, and is already treating enough patients to warrant the installation of a second system. ACC achieved the fastest per-room ramp-up in the history of proton therapy, reaching an annualized rate of 350 patients per year, more than 25 percent better than the average U.S. proton therapy center.

Time October 29, 2015
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News | Information Technology

Critical advancements in modern technology will play an integral role in progressing the Future of Healthcare, according ...

Time October 29, 2015
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News | Radiation Therapy

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has awarded the 2015 Annual Meeting Nurses Abstract Award to Bridgett Harr, CPN, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, for the abstract “Advanced Practice Nurse Follow-up Clinic Reduces Emergency Room Visits and Admissions in High-Risk Patients after Chemoradiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer.”

Time October 28, 2015
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News | Enterprise Imaging

Mach7 Technologies has been named the Asia Pacific Medical Imaging Informatics Company of the Year by global consulting firm Frost & Sullivan. Each year Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that demonstrates outstanding achievement and superior performance in the field of medical imaging informatics.

Time October 28, 2015
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News | Lung Imaging

October 28, 2015 — An analysis of an international, cooperative-led trial of patients with locally advanced non-small ...

Time October 28, 2015
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