July 18, 2013 — Two reports from AmericanEHR Partners, based on a survey of nearly 1,400 physicians, suggest that tablets are of greater use for clinical purposes than smart phones.

July 18, 2013 — In a study of more than 2,000 adults, researchers found that two MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) measurements of the abdominal aorta — the amount of plaque in the vessel and the thickness of its wall — are associated with future cardiovascular events, such as a heart attack or stroke. Results of the study are published online in the journal Radiology.

Guidezilla guide extension catheter

Hologic Inc. recently expanded its array of interventional and imaging solutions for breast health with the launch of the world's first 3-D breast biopsy option. This technology was developed for the company's Affirm upright breast biopsy guidance system, which is used in conjunction with the Selenia Dimensions 2-D and 3-D mammography systems.

Elekta and Royal Philips announced that the Froedtert and The Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center (Milwaukee, Wis.) will join a consortium that is investigating the development of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guided radiation therapy system.


July 16, 2013 — The U.S. radiation therapy market appears to be rebounding after a major decline in 2009, with radiation oncology centers budgeting more money for capital equipment purchases this year compared to four years ago, according to a new study published by IMV Medical Information Division.
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