November 3, 2015 — Gold nanoparticles (GNPs) can increase the effectiveness of radiation therapy by killing blood vessels that feed cancerous tumors, suggests a new study. The study was published in the current issue of Medical Physics, the monthly journal of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM).

Toshiba Medical Systems Corp. announced Oct. 13 that it completed the acquisition of the outstanding shares of Olea Medical SA, following approval from the French Ministry of Economy.

Rayence announced the introduction of the Rayence EMR Bridge. The Rayence EMR Bridge is specially designed software that provides seamless integration between electronic medical record (EMR) systems and Rayence digital software solutions. Using the Rayence bridge solution allows healthcare professionals to open and read patient images directly from their EMR workstation. The software is fully HIPAA-compliant and can be used with both Rayence XmaruView image acquisition software and Rayence VRPACS.

Expanding the clinical capabilities of limited R&F room space with the industry’s smallest tilting C-arm multipurpose system available, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. introduces the newest addition to its X-ray portfolio. The Ultimax-i FPD multipurpose system has a small footprint that installs adjacent to back walls to improve patient access and allow for more complex procedures by providing routine angiography lab capabilities within an existing R&F space.

Viztek, a leading provider of comprehensive, end to end digital software and hardware diagnostic imaging solutions, announces its product line-up for the upcoming Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) scientific assembly and annual meeting, Nov. 29- Dece. 3, 2015. On the heels of the recently announced acquisition by Konica Minolta, Viztek will be showcasing an expanded portfolio that now includes ultrasound and added DR offerings in addition to PACS, RIS and Exa Mammo.

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OrthoGrid Systems announced the release of the new HipGrid Drone intraoperative radiographic alignment system for both anterior and posterior approach total hip replacement (THR). The system is the second generation of the company’s HipGrid technology that addresses proper implant positioning and leg length inequality.

Accuray Inc. announced that studies on the clinical use of the CyberKnife and TomoTherapy systems continue to reinforce the devices' broad-based radiation treatment capabilities. More than 80 studies were presented during poster and oral sessions at the 57th Annual American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in October. Some of the studies presented show long-term efficacy and safety with median follow-up exceeding five years.

Intelerad Medical Systems, a leader in distributed medical imaging solutions, today announced a partnership to integrate Kailo Medical’s SonoReview solution with Intelerad’s product suite. Designed for both sonographers, technologists and radiologists, SonoReview provides highly customizable reporting templates and electronic worksheets that save time, and produce clear and concise reports.
 

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