At RSNA 2011, Hologic will showcase its new Trident specimen radiography system, which uses proprietary direct digital detector technology. The imaging system produces high quality images for rapid verification of tissue specimens such as breast biopsy samples.

Trident specimen radiography system

October 17, 2011 — New this year at RSNA 2011, Hologic will showcase its Fluoroscan InSight-FD Mini C-arm. The system includes a number of new features including an innovative flat panel detector that rivals standard X-ray images, greater range of motion in a more ergonomic design for ease of positioning and greater surgical access, and new image processing algorithms.

October 14, 2011 — GE Healthcare received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the Discovery MR750w wide bore 3.0T system with GEM (Geometry Embracing Method) suite of coils.

October 14, 2011 — Merge Healthcare announced the release of the “Meaningful Use Guide for Radiology” resource written specifically for radiologists.

October 14, 2011 — A study published in the September/October issue of Radiologic Technology shows increasing the source-to-image distance for direct digital radiography (DR) pelvic examinations reduces radiation dose while maintaining image quality. RT is a journal of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).

October 14, 2011 — For patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), accurate determination of lymph node status before therapy is critical to develop an individualized treatment plan. Research from the October issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine highlights a new way for this information to be collected—a virtual fly-through three-dimensional 18F-FDG positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG-PET/CT) bronchoscopy that has high diagnostic accuracy for the detection of regional lymph node metastases.

October 14, 2011 – Healthcare imaging specialist Barco launched its Coronis Fusion 4 MP DL, a 30-inch diagnostic color display that can be used as one wide-screen desktop or two seamless 2 megapixel heads. Equipped with Diagnostic Luminance technology, the Coronis Fusion 4MP DL addresses the dual needs of color and grayscale imaging, enabling radiologists to read all their studies without changing workstations.

October 14, 2011 –  Positioning breast cancer patients on their stomachs rather than their backs for radiotherapy could lead to better outcomes, according to a radiation oncologist who was among several clinical experts speaking in front of more than 500 oncology professionals about advances in cancer care at a symposium in Miami Beach, Fla., last week.

October 14, 2011 — The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) is preparing a guideline document on using strain echocardiography to evaluate cancer patients for early signs of cardiac toxicity due to their medical treatments. The group has also funded a research study to enhance identification of patients who are at risk.

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