November 9, 2011 – PETNET Solutions Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc., has entered into a nationwide commercial agreement with Eli Lilly and Company that grants Siemens PETNET Solutions the right to manufacture and distribute Lilly’s molecular imaging agent, which is currently under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging.

November 9, 2011 – USARAD.com announced FindRad.com, a national radiology directory with benefits for both patients and imaging centers. This resource enables patients to search for radiology centers throughout the United States, review background information about the facilities and schedule an appointment online instantly. A comprehensive resource containing almost 14,000 diagnostic imaging sites, FindRad.com lists outpatient imaging centers, hospital radiology departments, mobile radiology companies and physician offices with imaging capabilities.

November 9, 2011 -- Radcal announced that it has signed an agreement with a European manufacturer of medical imaging phantoms, Leeds Test Objects, to distribute its product line to United States customers.

Giotto USA yesterday announced clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a 510(k) application for the Giotto Image 3D and 3DL digital mammography systems. The systems, the 3D with an 18 by 24 cm bucky and the 3DL with a 24 by 30 cm bucky, may now be marketed in the U.S.

November 7, 2011 — iCAD Inc. will highlight a new, works-in-progress magnetic resonance image-guided (MRI) prostate biopsy prototype. The system features PrecisionPoint for VividLook, a combination probe and positioning software. It uses in-plane scan specification and localizer scans to determine position of the needle, and a semi-rigid arm that allows for a broader range of motion.

November 7, 2011 — Konica Minolta’s new portable X-ray upgrade kit efficiently turns portable X-ray systems into digital, wireless solutions. The Aero DR Portable Retrofit Solution is designed for a quick, easy and inexpensive transformation from analog to digital. With a very small footprint, the unit can be installed and stored inside the cassette storage bin.

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