Although the use of a type of radiation treatment that is shorter in duration and less costly has increased among women with early-stage breast cancer who had breast conserving surgery, most patients who meet guidelines to receive this treatment do not, according to a study appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Volcano, Philips, acquisition, FFR, IVUS

The purchase will enable Philips to further expand its advanced imaging capabilities of its angiography suite. Volcano is a leader in intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and fractional flow reserve (FFR) catheter measurements used in the interventional cardiology cath lab. The additional technology will enhance Philips' angiography imaging system suite offerings.
Columbia University Medical Center, 3-D printing, meniscus implant

Columbia University Medical Center researchers have devised a way to replace the meniscus using a personalized 3-D printed implant, or scaffold, infused with human growth factors that prompt the body to regenerate the lining on its own.

Attain Performa S-Shape Model 4598

Attain Performa Straight Model 4398

Kubtec announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the KUB 250, a portable low-dose digital X-ray system dedicated to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).  The unit is compact and lightweight, sporting a 24-inch x 24-inch footprint and weighing 200 pounds.

Thales Group launched new products at RSNA 2014, including: Pixium Portable 3543 EZ, ArtPix Mobile EZ2GO, Pixium 2121S-A, Pixium 2121S-A and TH 8770.

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