September 27, 2011 – Continual visual verification that a tumor is being accurately targeted during a radiotherapy treatment is now possible with recent enhancements to the TrueBeam system. This capability, called intrafraction motion review (IMR), is among the innovations that Varian Medical will showcase at this year's annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) in Miami Beach next week.

Toshiba will showcase its proprietary non-contrast magnetic resonance (MR) angiography imaging techniques and a new application of Time-Spatial Labeling Inversion Pulse (Time-SLIP) at the 2011 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) trade show. To evaluate cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow disorders in children and adults, Time-SLIP can visualize CSF flow without the administration of contrast media, making imaging safer for patients.

Toshiba will showcase the Vantage Titan 3.0T MR system at the 2011 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) trade show. The machine is equipped with multi-phase transmission technology, creating the most homogeneous abdominal and pelvic images on 3.0T systems.

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September 27, 2011 — A study in the Sept. 27 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests that early coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) is preferable to rest-stress myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) when evaluating acute low-risk chest pain in the emergency department.

Eizo Nanao Technologies Inc. announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its RadiForce LS560W monitor with LMM 56800 medical display system.

September 26, 2011— Infinitt North America said its Xelis Fusion software has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and is now widely available to the North American market.

September 26, 2011 — Hoag Breast Care Center recently became the first breast care center in California and one of a handful in the United States offering 3-D digital breast tomosynthesis for breast cancer screenings. The technology promises to improve breast cancer detection, especially in young women and women with radiographically dense breast tissue.

September 26, 2011 — Elekta will highlight several of its radiation therapy products at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting Oct. 2-6 in Miami Beach, Fla.

September 26, 2011 — Civco Medical Solutions is hosting a motion management symposium in conjunction with the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) 2011 conference. The symposium, "The Future of Motion Management from Micro to Macro," will be held Monday, Oct. 3, at the Gansevoort Hotel in Miami Beach.

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