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July 27, 2011 — Philips’ new MobileDiagnost, a mobile digital radiography (DR) solution with a wireless portable detector that facilitates diagnosis of immobile and critical patients, is now available in the United States. The portable solution improves workflow and efficiency of patient exams through an intuitive user interface and rapid access to digital images.
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CTA is one of the most complex procedures routinely performed on a CT scanner. A successful CTA exam requires synchronization of the timing of the scan with maximum vessel contrast enhancement.
July 18, 2011 Despite its first commercial appearance in the late 1970s, positron emission tomograpnhy (PET) did not begin gaining widespread acceptance as a viable clinical technology until the mid-1990s. This was after it gained approval for reimbursement and radiopharmaceuticals for PET became more widely available.
July 18, 2011 
A lot has happened in medical imaging during the past 50 years, and many of the vendor firms that play a leading role in the imaging industry today have witnessed and helped shape the evolution of the field to attain its place of prominence. As Imaging Technology News marks its 50th anniversary, we asked a group of industry leaders to look back and provide their perspective on the seminal events and trends during the past half-century.
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July 15, 2011 
July 15, 2011 — According to a new report by iData Research, the European women's health market is valued at over $917 million, and is estimated to reach $1.1 billion by 2017.
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Probably the biggest trend occurring in cardiovascular ultrasound systems today is the adoption of 3-D/4-D echo systems, which offer the benefits of better images, more data, better measurement quantification and faster workflow. Other key trends include: software to speed workflow with fewer keystrokes and to enhance quantification; miniaturization; increased use of tissue strain imaging, and expanded use for operating room and cath lab procedures.
June 29, 2011 
The new imaging modality of positron emission tomography (PET)/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was introduced on the U.S, market in June. The Siemens Biograph mMR (molecular MR) gained U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance as the first dedicated PET/MRI system. It is also the only system to combine both modalities into one machine, allowing simultaneous imaging of location, function, and metabolic activity of organs in a single image.
June 28, 2011 
June 28, 2011 — Sectra and Philips Healthcare have signed an agreement under which Philips will acquire Sectra’s mammography modality operations for approximately $80 million. Through this deal Sectra’s Medical Systems business will focus on medical imaging information technology (IT).
June 28, 2011 June 28, 2011 — Royal Philips Electronics announced that it has acquired AllParts Medical, a privately owned, U.S.-based provider of imaging equipment parts and training. The acquisition supports Philips’ commitment to provide the imaging market with high-quality service parts, training programs and technical support. It also ties in with Philips’ Multi-Vendor Services business and growth ambitions. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
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