Definiens is debuting its newly launched Version 2 of Definiens LymphExpert, a CAD software application designed to identify, analyze and measure the size of lymph nodes in CT images over time, making it easier to detect the metastatic spread of cancer.
September 23, 2009 - The results of the Phase 0 (exploratory), or “first-in-human,” study indicated that the bio-distribution of the new agent was recorded at safe levels for clinical use in positron emission tomography (PET) studies, according to a presentation at the World Molecular Imaging Conference in Montreal, Canada.
September 23, 2009 – To improve the ability of physicians to provide superior patient care during interventional procedures, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. has introduced its Next Generation CV-3D workstation and software package available on the Infinix-i X-ray product line.
Radiology departments have many different needs and face a wide variety of challenges that can impact their departments ...
September 22, 2009 – Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. yesterday introduced Low-Contrast Imaging (LCI) for Toshiba’s Infinix-i systems with mid (12” x 12”) and large (12” x 16”) flat-panel detectors (FPD).
At RSNA 2009, Konica Minolta will introduce two new models of its award-winning CR systems – the Xpress CR, Regius 210 and the Nano Regius 110S. The Xpress 210 will use Konica Minolta’s V plate, using the same technology found in the company mammography plates. The result is a more efficient and higher quality image.
The FlexDR by Konica Minolta is an upright, flat panel digital radiology system that features an amorphous silicon (aSi) and cesium iodide (CsI) digital receptor for high-quality images with minimum X-ray exposure.
Despite decades of progress in breast imaging, one challenge continues to test even the most skilled radiologists ...
September 22, 2009 - Robotic stereotactic radiotherapy appeared to be a safe and obviously superior alternative to conventionally fractionated radiotherapy in a small cohort of patients with stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to a study published in the October issue of Clinical Oncology.
September 22, 2009 - ACR Image Metrix, an imaging contract research organization (CRO), exceeded its goals by initiating projects for over 30 pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies through its second full year of operation. Many of these awarded projects were “repeat” business from their existing client base.
September 22, 2009 - Elekta will host its 2009 Radiation Oncology Users
Bayer Radiology’s Barbara Ruhland and Thom Kinst discuss how radiology departments can address the many different ...
September 22, 20009 - CIVCO Medical Solutions and Siemens Healthcare have signed a development agreement for an indexable MR couchtop, compatible with numerous Siemens MR systems: Siemens Magnetom Avanto, Espree, Verio, Symphony a Tim System, and Trio A Tim System.
September 22, 2009 - Aspyra Inc. said it has contracted with Renaissance Radiology Medical Group, Inc., a leading provider of outpatient diagnostic services throughout southern California, to provide Aspyra’s integrated AccessRAD RIS/PACS solution.
ImageAware Virtual Archive is Cerner’s storage as a service solution for your image and media connectivity, storage, management and distribution needs.
eHealth Saskatchewan plays a vital role in providing IT services to patients, health care providers, and partners such ...
September 22, 2009 - Agfa HealthCare, a leading provider of IT-enabled clinical workflow and diagnostic imaging solutions, said it has expanded its technical integration of IMPAX 6.0 radiology picture archiving and communication system (PACS) with industry-leading workflow, quality improvement, and communications products from peerVue, a provider of niche healthcare software solutions.
Cerner cardiovascular solutions enable cardiologists to automate functions across the continuum of care. Built upon the unified Cerner Millennium architecture, our solutions unify cardiovascular diagnostic activities, therapeutic interventions and follow-up regimens into a single workflow, integrated with the electronic medical record (EMR).
September 22, 2009 - Merge Healthcare will speak on the future of electronic data capture (EDC) software from 8-9:15 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6, in a speech titled “So you think you know EDC?” given at the 2009 Society for Clinical Data Management (SCDM) Conference in Seattle, Wash.
Cerner ProVision Workstation (CPW) helps the radiologist increase productivity, presenting pertinent information customized to radiologist’s preferences. With advanced viewing protocols, fully customizable toolbars and completely configurable shortcuts CPW is designed with the radiologist in mind.
Cerner RadNet® Radiology Information System (RIS) provides the tools to work more efficiently while providing patients with a positive personal experience and delivering superior care.
Carestream Health will debut upgrades to its newest PACS that include an embedded reporting module and a convenient graphic display for “at a glance” viewing of available patient records and data.
September 22, 2009 – GE Healthcare reports that Community Hospital South (Indianapolis) is now live with GE Centricity Enterprise 6.1 and Monitored Care, an integrated clinical, financial and administrative solution that helps streamline workflow and improve productivity across the continuum of care.
September 22, 2009 - At the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) annual meeting Royal Philips Electronics today announced that it will integrate the MAQUET ‘Magnus’ surgical table with Philips’ cardiovascular X-ray systems to create an efficient ‘hybrid operating room’ environment for a full range of minimally-invasive and open surgical procedures.
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