October 11, 2012 — In a new report from Sectra, 150 neurologists, neurosurgeons, urologists, orthopedists, internists and general surgeons reveal what radiology needs to focus on in order to provide quality service to referring physicians.

October 10, 2012 — At RSNA 2012, Philips Healthcare says it will unveil its work-in-progress IntelliSpace PACS (picture archiving and communication system) Anywhere system, being designed with high platform independence, mobility device compatibility and freedom from required installation of additional software.

October 10, 2012 — Intelerad Medical Systems announced the release of InteleConnect 4.4.1, a new version of its referring physician portal. Recognized for its intuitive navigation and functionality, InteleConnect 4.4.1 delivers high-quality medical imaging reports and images, with enhanced communication and self-service functionality to improve efficiency.

October 10, 2012 — At the opening of the 2012 Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) annual meeting in Chicago, Elekta and Brainlab announced a collaboration that will enable neurosurgeons and radiation oncologists to use Brainlab's iPlan software together with Elekta's Leksell GammaPlan treatment planning for Gamma Knife radiosurgery.

October 10, 2012 — El Camino Hospital announced it is the first facility in the San Francisco Bay Area to adopt Volpara breast density measurement software from Matakina Intl. The hospital’s breast health center is among the latest California breast imaging facilities that have adopted the objective breast density assessment tool designed to improve early detection among women with dense breasts, including Sutter Health Foundation Women’s Center in Santa Rosa and North Valley Breast Clinic in Redding.

October 8, 2012 — In a paper published in Nature Medicine, a team from the University of Michigan Medical School reports on a technique called parametric response mapping, or PRM. The technique was used to analyze computed tomography (CT) scans of the lungs of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who took part in the national COPDGene study funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

October 8, 2012 — Zonare Medical Systems announced the introduction of its new ZS3 premium ultrasound system. The ZS3 expands the company’s family of Zone Sonography Technology (ZST) systems. The platform provides expanded penetration for greater diagnostic capabilities.

October 8, 2012 — Simbionix USA Corp. will introduce the new advanced U/S (ultrasound) Mentor simulator at the upcoming American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Exhibition in Denver, Colo. This new Simbionix simulator offers realistic hands-on training for diverse ultrasound examinations and interventions.

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