December 22, 2011 — Agfa HealthCare announced the expansion of its digital radiography (DR) portfolio with the addition of the DX-D 100 with wireless detector, a mobile direct digital X-ray unit. Combining full mobility with high-quality image processing, the unit provides improved patient comfort and safety with precision positioning for imaging in mobile environments.

December 22, 2011 — Mindray Medical Intl. Ltd. announced it has entered into an agreement with Novation to allow its more than 65,000 members and affiliates to purchase Mindray's M7 and M5 ultrasound systems.

December 22, 2011 — Newly developed computer software combined with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of a fetus may help physicians better assess a woman's potential for a difficult childbirth. Results of a study using the new software were presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

December 22, 2011 — The results of a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) analysis of long-term effects of violent video game play on the brain were presented at RSNA 2011. The study found changes in brain regions associated with cognitive function and emotional control in young adult men after one week of game play.

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December 21, 2011 — RealTime Medical featured its latest advancements in cross-platform, automated shared workflow at RSNA 2011. It showed software solutions with applicability to workflow orchestration and remote diagnosis applications, including teleradiology, telecardiology, telepathology, teledermatology and teleophthalmology networks.

December 21, 2011 — Varian Medical Systems is introducing a new line of PaxPower X-ray tubes that offer the heat management capabilities of conventional X-ray tubes in a much smaller and lighter package. The tubes are designed to be paired with the company's PaxScan digital detectors for filmless imaging. They will be debuted in Varian's exhibit at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, Nov 27 – Dec. 1. The company will also display its technologies for treating cancer with targeted radiotherapy and radiosurgery.

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