February 14, 2011 – The 3-D capabilities of a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) workstation were revealed at the Fifth Scanner Volumique Conference, held Jan. 24-25, in Nancy, France. The Carestream PACS was demonstrated at the event, which provides a platform for showing live demonstrations of the latest versions of CT image post-processing software.

New for RSNA, Intelerad Medical Systems launched its Multi-Method Reporting module, combining new voice recognition technology, structured reporting templates and Intelerad Dictation into a single, seamless reading and reporting platform.

February 10, 2011 – For the first time in the UK, cancer patients are starting to receive treatment with Novalis Tx radiosurgery. This device, by Brainlab and Varian Medical Systems, gives the chance of a cure to those with inoperable tumors and offers the possibility to perform precise, painless treatment in a single patient visit.

February 10, 2011 – A new bill introduced to the U.S. Senate aims to promote sustainable, domestic production of the medical isotope molybdenum-99 (Mo-99). The bill, also known as the American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2011, was introduced by Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Ark.). Bingaman is chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

February 10, 2011 – Pre-clinical studies have demonstrated that improved drug uptake in tumors can be visualized and measured in real time using image-guided drug delivery.

February 9, 2011 – In an announcement by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a New Drug Application (NDA) for use of a new strength of a previously approved drug, sodium fluoride F 18 (18F-NaF) injection, for use in bone scans.