Feature | Helen Kuhl
The ultrasound market appears to be going strong in 2012, with healthcare providers expressing contentment with their systems and predicting increased usage for the future. This is the general sentiment expressed in a recent report by KLAS entitled, “Ultrasound 2012: Technology Improved, Usage Amplified,” published in June.
October 25, 2012 
Feature | Darshana De
Advancements in diagnostic ultrasound imaging technology have helped improve diagnosis by providing immediate clinical information. Availability of instant diagnostic data has consequently helped reduce overall healthcare costs by replacing more expensive diagnostic exams.
October 25, 2012 
Feature | Helen Kuhl
Activity in the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems marketplace this year included the appearance of several units featuring a wide bore. Despite its benefits in terms of soft tissue image quality, MRI always had a slight hurdle to overcome in terms of patient comfort, both for patients whose clautrophobic tendencies make them cringe at entering the small tube to the obese population that has difficulty fitting into a smaller opening. Systems offering another 10-14 cm of diameter make scanning easier for those groups and are attractive to providers that want to attract and accommodate as many patients as they can.
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Varian Medical Systems Inc., manufacturer of medical technology for treating cancer with radiotherapy, announced that China's State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) has granted clearance to market the UNIQUE medical linear accelerator, a single-energy machine for treating cancer with advanced forms of image-guided radiotherapy. The versatile UNIQUE system can be used to deliver intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and RapidArc treatments, which precisely target tumors while minimizing exposure of surrounding healthy tissues.
October 24, 2012 
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Clinicians at the Harley Street Clinic in London are using the Calypso GPS for the body system from Varian Medical Systems to provide real-time tracking of tumors during prostate cancer radiotherapy treatments. The first such system to be installed in the United Kingdom, Calypso real-time tracking has been used to enhance the precision and quality of treatments for more than 20 prostate cancer patients at the clinic to date.
October 24, 2012 Sponsored Content
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An online poll of physicians who lead hospitals, health systems and large group practices across the United States conducted after the first presidential debate found more preferred Republican challenger Mitt Romney's plan to reform Medicare than President Barack Obama's, with many still undecided.
October 24, 2012 Sponsored Content
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October 23, 2012 — EOS Imaging announced that Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has installed the EOS low-dose 2-D/3-D imaging system for orthopedic clinical use.
October 23, 2012 
Technology
At RSNA 2012, GE Healthcare will be showcasing a comprehensive portfolio of ultrasound products for use across a broad range of patient exam types. Among the products to be highlighted will be the newly enhanced Logiq E9, Logiq S8 and others in the LOGIQ family.
October 22, 2012 
Technology
NEC Display Solutions of America announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) market clearance of the 21.3-inch MultiSync MD211G3 medical diagnostic, flat panel display for the displaying and viewing of digital mammography images for diagnosis by trained physicians.
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QuantiaMD, the largest online physician community, and The International CardiOncology Society (ICOS) announced at the ICOS 6th annual meeting in Milan, Italy a partnership to launch the ICOS global physicians collaboration forum on QuantiaMD. This first-of-its-kind partnership brings together an emerging area of medicine with QuantiaMD’s dynamic clinical exchange to rapidly drive awareness, education and training around the cardiac implications of oncology treatments.
October 22, 2012 
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October 22, 2012 
Technology
October 19, 2012 — QSUM LLC announced the introduction of its new customized gel ice pack and the new Mammo Ribbon gel ice pack. The QSUM gel ice pack is a low-profile size (3 inches x 3 inches) that is perfect for immediate use after a breast biopsy, cosmetic surgery, minor interventional procedures and more.
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October 19, 2012 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported information about national inspection results from its Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) program.
October 19, 2012 
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Infraredx Inc., a medical device company, and Royal Philips Electronics announced they have signed a joint development and collaboration agreement that is focused on integrating Infraredx’s true vessel characterization (TVC) Imaging System with Philips’ Allura Xpercatheterization (cath) lab imaging systems. This collaboration is intended to enable seamless access to the TVC Imaging System with Philips’ Allura X-ray systems.
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October 18, 2012 — Claron Technology has introduced Withinsight Framework (WIF) version 2.1, which adds advanced new segmentation tools, registration enhancements and performance improvements to the company’s innovative platform.
October 18, 2012 News
October 18, 2012 — Accuray Inc. announced the resignation of Euan S. Thomson as president and CEO, and director of the board. Accuray's board has appointed Joshua H. Levine as his successor, effective immediately.
October 18, 2012 
Technology
October 18, 2012 — Dicom Systems recently introduced its new product, DICOM Guard. The product is part of the company's DICOM and HL7 Interface Engine Suite.
October 18, 2012 
News
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) leads the nation in breast cancer screening rates and has outperformed non-VA health care systems in breast cancer screenings for more than 15 years, with 87 percent of eligible women receiving mammograms in the VA health care system in fiscal year 2010.
October 17, 2012 News
October 16, 2012 — The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has issued an updated practice guideline on the treatment of thyroid cancer patients with I-131 (sodium iodide).
October 16, 2012 
News
October 16, 2012 — The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) will host an Ultrasound First Forum on Nov. 12, 2012, in New York City. The forum will address the expanding role of ultrasound imaging as a “first” imaging examination and will be devoted to encouraging the use of ultrasound as a safe, effective and affordable alternative to other diagnostic imaging modalities.
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