MIM Software Inc. announced newest application yet for Reg Refine in radiation oncology: dose deformation for high-dose rate (HDR) and external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) treatment plans.

Philips Healthcare has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Pinnacle³ Proton treatment planning system.

CIRS will introduce the Stereotactic End-to-End Verification Phantom (STEEV) at the 55th Annual AAPM Meeting and Exhibition on August 4 to8 in Indianapolis.

 

August 5, 2013 — Surgery is not always necessary for women with a type of breast tissue abnormality associated with a higher risk of cancer, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.

Implementing new portable X-ray imaging systems to serve multiple critical care units and inpatients at Indiana's largest hospital and Level I trauma center is a big commitment — and the radiology staff at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital (Indianapolis, Ind.) did not take this decision lightly. The staff conducted a six-month evaluation that involved on-site testing of wireless digital radiography (DR) portable X-ray imaging systems from six suppliers.

"We evaluated all aspects of performance from image quality and speed of access to maneuverability, ease of use, and advanced imaging software. After we saw what the Carestream DRX-Revolution could do, it was an easy choice," said Todd Stanley, administrative director of radiology for IU Health Methodist Hospital.

The hospital installed four DRX-Revolution systems to deliver enhanced speed and image quality for bedside exams in its ICU areas and on all hospital floors, which were previously served by computed radiography (CR)-based mobile systems.

Physicians and radiologists are enthusiastic about the exceptional image quality offered by the new portable systems. "Seconds count in the treatment of seriously ill patients, and our physicians can now view high-quality images in less than five seconds," Stanley reports. "Our radiologists are also very pleased with the enhanced image quality when compared to our previous portable CR systems."

Jameson Hospital, in New Castle, Pa., has opened a new emergency department (ED) to bring advanced healthcare to its patient population. As part of the new facility, Jameson installed the first Radrex-i Wireless digital radiographic (DR) system and an Aquilion Premium computed tomography (CT) system from Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. Jameson Hospital utilizes these systems for a variety of exams to improve patient care, safety and workflow in a high-volume ED setting.

Canon U.S.A. Inc. showcased its line of radiology offerings at the 2013 American Healthcare Radiology Administrators’ Annual Meeting and Exposition (AHRA) at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Canon demonstrated a variety of offerings designed to help improve the way industry professionals work.

X-Ray Attenuating Cream

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted market clearance for a hand lotion designed to offer radiation protection from X-rays. Physicians such as interventional cardiologists who work with live angiographic fluoroscopic X-ray systems often have their hands in the radiation field during imaging. The cream, developed by radiation protection product company BloXR Corp., is applied prior to donning gloves, or over a glove with another glove on top, to serve as a lightweight radiation shield

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