The Elekta Mosaiq oncology information system (OIS) improves radiation and medical oncology workflow and captures all patient information from diagnosis and treatment through followup. Elekta’s commitment to interface standards and vendor-neutral connectivity allows integration between Mosaiq and any enterprise health information system (HIS) or advanced treatment device, while facilitating patient safety and enabling robust access to data.

A new clinical review monitor, the RadiForce MX270W from Eizo Nanao, features a 27-inch screen and incorporates an LED (light-emitting diode) backlight as well as IPS LCD panel with a native resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 (16:9 aspect ratio). It is suitable for displaying multiple imaging applications or multiple windows to improve the work efficiency of physicians and radiologists. It is the first monitor in the MX Series to include an integrated front sensor for scheduling of remote calibrations.

February 16, 2012 — In an effort to reduce the inappropriate use of medical imaging and improve quality of care, a large, tertiary-care hospital has successfully implemented a computerized physician order entry (CPOE) system with clinical decision support for radiology, according to a study in the February issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Significant increases in meaningful use (for electronically created studies, from 0.4 percent to 61.9 percent; for electronically signed studies, from 0.4 percent to 92.2 percent) and the adoption of CPOE (from 0.5 percent to 94.6 percent) were observed.

February 16, 2012 — Siemens Healthcare announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently cleared the features associated with the new Biograph mCT positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) scanner.

February 16, 2012 — Konica Minolta announced that the Aero DR Wireless 17-x 17-inch flat panel detector (FPD) has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance. It is the world’s first, wireless 17-x17-inch FPD weighing only 7.92 pounds.

Aero DR Wireless FPD 17x17

February 16, 2012 — A partnership between the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) and GE Healthcare used technological innovations in the field to bring cardiovascular ultrasound to an underserved population in rural India.

February 16, 2012 — Viztek, the digital imaging solution provider, announced the launch of the ViZion DR Rad Room Straight Arm. The DR solution, exclusively sold from Viztek is ideal for various settings that require a low cost and space-saving solution; the ViZion DR Straight Arm offers superior image quality, available picture archiving and communications system (PACS) integration, and access to Viztek's front-end software.

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