August 7, 2014 — IMRIS Inc. announced it has obtained regulatory CE mark for integrating the next-generation MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) core technology into the Visius surgical theater, allowing for sales and marketing in the European Union.

August 7, 2014 — The San Diego Chargers NFL team has purchased a Carestream DRX-Ascend system for use at Qualcomm Stadium in time for the 2014 season. Diagnostic imaging workstations are being installed in both home and visiting team locker rooms to allow for medical image viewing by physicians and trainers from both the Chargers and visiting teams.


August 7, 2014 — A newly released study by IMV Medical Information Division shows cardiology departments in U.S. hospitals are moving beyond separate cardiovascular image management systems (cardiac picture archiving and communications systems [PACS]) and information systems (CVIS), with an eye to the improved efficiency provided by integration with other capabilities such as radiology PACS, other departmental IT systems and the hospital’s EMR (electronic medical records) system.

August 7, 2014 — Mach7 Technologies announced the release of an enhanced version of its Physician & Patient Portal, version 11.5.

Physician & Patient Portal, version 11.5

Doctors are gleaning important information from the most common imaging exam, the chest X-ray, by using sophisticated software that improves X-ray images captured by the equipment they already have or are in the process of purchasing.

Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) planning is a time-consuming and labor-intensive process often producing inconsistent results.

August 6, 2014 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has expanded its popular MR Basics series to include two new modules focused on common pathological conditions seen on magnetic resonance images (MRI).

August 6, 2014 — Cerner Corp. and Siemens AG announced the signing of a definitive agreement for Cerner to acquire the assets of Siemens' health information technology business unit, Siemens Health Services, for $1.3 billion in cash.

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