Integrated with Versa HD linear accelerator, Elekta has introduced new intra-fraction imaging capabilities within its X-ray Volume Imaging (XVI) system. During treatment, XVI now provides the tools to monitor and manage internal motion, supporting the clinician's efforts to increase therapeutic doses delivered to the tumor while reducing healthy tissue exposure.

Institute of Medicine of the National Academies Report State of Cancer Care U.S.

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies issued its report, “Delivering High-Quality Cancer Care: Charting a News Course for a System in Crisis.” The 315-page report, produced by a 17-member committee of cancer care leaders, concludes that the nation’s “cancer care delivery system is in crisis. Care is not patient-centered, many patients do not receive palliative care to manage their symptoms and side effects from treatment, and decisions about care often are not based on the latest scientific evidence.” In addition, the report details a six-part framework for improving the quality of cancer care, improving “the quality of life and outcomes for people facing a cancer diagnosis.”

At RSNA 2013, Carestream’s new Vue PACS (picture archive and communication system) Reporting (shown as works-in-progress) is designed to enable insertion of key images and quantitative comparisons such as vessel analysis and measurements from modalities into radiology reports, which is designed to aid clinicians in treatment planning.

The QA modules of Standard Imaging Inc. PIPSpro feature a new, simplified user-interface for TG-142 testing. Since the interface is consistent across modules, it is easy to quickly learn all facets of PIPSpro. Additionally, this unified layout allows multiple modules to be open simultaneously — streamlining workflow during acquisition, reporting and analysis routines for fast, accurate QA.

For more information: www.standardimaging.com

A light, medical grade, all-over adhesive ensures Beekley Medical’s new Mark-Through GuideLines stay in place without buckling or lifting during computed tomography (CT)-guided biopsies. Marks can be made anywhere on grid. The ink instantly transfers through to clearly marked entry sites on patient’s skin. Evenly spaced, lead-free radiopaque lines provide a distinct artifact-free image further enhancing the accuracy of needle placement and mark correlation.

At RSNA 2013, Toshiba will introduce a new single-panel Radrex-i wireless digital radiographic (DR) system X-ray system as a works-in-progress. The single panel wireless solution lowers cost of ownership while enabling more out-of-Bucky work and increasing workflow with one of the lightest detectors on the market.

UltraSPECT announced that MaineHealth, a family of hospitals and medical centers throughout Maine, has selected the UltraSPECT Xpress.Cardiac and Xpress3.Cardiac solutions as part of the organization’s strategy for reducing nuclear medicine (NM) dose and complying with the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) final guidelines effective Jan. 1, 2014. Maine Medical Partners (MMP) – MaineHealth Cardiology in South Portland is one of ten facilities within MaineHealth that is installing the product, with others scheduled to continue roll out before the end of 2013. 

UltraSPECT Xpress.Cardiac

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