Toshiba America Medical Systems will showcase the Infinix VF-i bi-plane angiography system with dual 12”x12” mid-size flat panel detectors (FPDs) at the 2011 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting. With a wider field-of-view and easy patient access, the VF-i bi-plane allows interventional radiologists to increase efficiency and perform complicated procedures quicker. Additionally, Variable Dose Mode, Virtual Collimation, Electronic Zoom and extensive pulse fluoro frame rate selections place comprehensive dose management features at tableside.

Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. will showcase its suite of premium ultrasound systems, including the Aplio XG, Aplio MX and Viamo, at the 2011 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting. Toshiba’s ultrasound systems allow sonographers to perform exams more efficiently, resulting in reduced patient exam time and increased throughput. Advanced clinical applications improve image quality with increased detail and clarity for a faster, more accurate diagnosis.

Mobilett Mira Mobile Digital X-Ray System

October 3, 2011 — Siemens Healthcare announced its Mobilett Mira, the company’s first mobile digital X-ray system with a wireless detector, recently received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The system is now commercially available in the United States.

 

October 3, 2011 — Image processing software developer Claron Technology will highlight expansions and enhancements to its two major product families—Nil (No Install) and WIF (Withinsight Framework)—at RSNA 2011.

October 3, 2011 —The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) has published guidelines for new applications for echocardiography in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). An expert consensus statement, “Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Practice Guidelines and Recommendations for Training,” has been published in the October 2011 issue of JASE, the ASE’s monthly journal, and is also available online at: www.asecho/guidelines. The document defines the scope and appropriateness of echocardiography in the NICU and defines standards for both the echocardiographic examination and the individuals who perform and interpret these studies.

October 3, 2011 — Kjaya Medical will debut iShareScan.com, a cloud-based image sharing solution, at RSNA 2011. The site is available at no cost to imaging sites. It enables users to upload images to the Kjaya cloud, where they may be accessed, viewed and manipulated instantaneously in 2-D, 3-D or 4-D by authorized physicians utilizing the company’s advanced remote viewer.

October 3, 2011 — Medspira will introduce Breath Hold, a standalone system for respiration monitoring during radiation therapy (RT) treatments, at RSNA 2011. The device is specifically designed for treatments involving the lungs and upper abdomen. It enables patients to accurately self-monitor their breathing patterns based on biofeedback delivered by the device’s simple visual display.

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