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May 1, 2009 - Eizo Nanao Technologies Inc. will showcase the RadiForce RX320, a new 3 megapixel (1,536×2,048 native resolution) color LCD monitor at SIIM 2009. The monitor is readily available to the U.S. market.

Time April 30, 2009
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April 29, 2009 - Imaging Diagnostic Systems Inc. announced that Socrate Medical SRL located in Milan, Italy, has been selected as a distributor for the CT Laser Mammography (CTLM) system in Northern and Central Italy.

Time April 29, 2009
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April 29, 2009 - St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, Mont., installed Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc.’s Aquilion ONE, a dynamic volume CT system, to expand its service lines and develop programs for disease diagnosis. In operation since October 2008, St. Vincent has utilized the Aquilion ONE as a foundation to advance cardiovascular, neurological and pediatric care programs.

Time April 29, 2009
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April 29, 2009 - W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) will release on a 31 mm diameter version of the GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis, a device which provides physicians with an endovascular option to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) in patients with aortic inner neck diameters up to 29 mm.

Time April 29, 2009
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April 29, 2009 – An interoperability agreement involving the VUEMED VueTrack inventory management system and the Noblis RAMAS recall management service is designed to enhance supply-chain and patient safety services to customers.

Time April 29, 2009
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April 29, 2009 – Barco is expanding its clinical collaborator network with a brand-new customer reference site at the Dienst Medische Beeldvorming, the radiology practice serving the General Hospital Group AZ Groeninge in Kortrijk, Belgium.

Time April 29, 2009
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April 29, 2009 - AMICAS announced today that it will partner with Health Ventures to provide its hospitals with AMICAS PACS, AMICAS Reach, and AMICAS RadStream solutions.

Time April 29, 2009
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April 29, 2009 – The FDA cleared of a new generation of patient positioning system (PPS) developed by Ion Beam Applications S.A. (IBA) and ProCure Treatment Centers Inc. (ProCure), which is designed to improve proton therapy.

Time April 29, 2009
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April 29, 2009 - The Philips wireless portable detector is now available in the U.S. The solution is designed to give radiologists the flexibility to freely move about in the DR room, which is particularly useful for capturing images of patients with limited mobility, who can now undergo X-ray examinations from their bed or wheelchair.

Time April 29, 2009
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Codonics provides a comprehensive, economical image documentation solutions available in the PACS era. From film to grayscale paper, color paper, CD & DVD, Codonics' products provide referring physicians with tools for professional patient consultations, and offer a unique marketing package that separates you from the competition.

Time April 28, 2009
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InSite One will showcase its patented InDex storage management services deliver a powerful suite of standards-based solutions that adhere to DICOM, HL7, and XDS (cross document sharing) protocols. The on-demand repository ensures rapid retrieval of clinical information throughout the enterprise with retention for their legal-life in a tamper-proof HIPAA-compliant environment.

Time April 28, 2009
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Carestream Health’s latest -generation of RIS/PACS includes a new licensing structure that reportedly makes it easy and affordable for facilities to obtain unlimited user licenses, with tiered pricing based on imaging volumes. This streamlines system administration and allows for enterprise-wide use of the suite’s advanced features for users of all sizes.

Time April 28, 2009
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April 28, 2009 - Experts have compiled a comprehensive overview of the literature regarding the usefulness of PET imaging for the treatment of several cancers, "Personalizing Cancer Therapy with FDG PET: From RECIST to PERCIST," providing a compilation of results of therapeutic regimens across a broad range of cancers published as a supplement to The Journal of Nuclear Medicine

Time April 28, 2009
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April 28, 2009 - On Monday HIMSS published its definitions of ‘meaningful use of certified EHR technologies,’ as outlined in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).

Time April 28, 2009
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April 28, 2009 – This week HIMSS published its definitions of ‘meaningful use of certified EHR technologies,’ as outlined in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). In summary, HIMSS recommends the following: - To ensure continuity, recognize CCHIT as the certifying body of EHRs.

Time April 28, 2009
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April 27, 2009 – iCAD Inc. reported that it has installed VividLook Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) analysis solution for prostate MRI at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo.

Time April 27, 2009
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April 27, 2009 - It’s official. Imaging Technology News is now owned by Scranton Gillette Communications, a progressive, privately held trade publishing company based in Arlington Heights, IL. Scranton Gillette has a rich history of building strong brands in the industries it serves, and we are excited to join its experienced team of professionals.

Time April 27, 2009
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April 27, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare said today that Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, was the first medical facility in the U.S. to install its SOMATOM Definition Flash dual-source computed tomography (CT) scanner.

Time April 27, 2009
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April 27, 2009 - Recent studies from Massachusetts General Hospital show radiation during CT scans can be reduced when using an image enhancing technology developed by SharpView. The studies show a relative dose reduction of up to 75 percent with preserved or even enhanced image quality. This results in safer scanning by allowing lower radiation doses to be used.

Time April 27, 2009
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Technology | Terry Chang is the director of marketing

In these challenging economic times, it’s important to make smart decisions when evaluating a 3D advanced visualization system in order to maximize your long-term investment. Budgets and staffing levels are decreasing, while the number of images and functional sophistication needed to analyze those images are increasing.

Time April 27, 2009
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