May 5, 2011 – Women in the United States may now undergo mammography with a significantly lower radiation dose, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the Sectra MicroDose Mammography system. The system uses photon-counting technology to reduce the radiation dose by half of that used by other digital or film-based systems.

May 5, 2011 – GE scientists are already studying additive manufacturing techniques to reduce labor and costs on ultrasound devices. Here, the key aspect is the transducer, which is expensive to produce using current manufacturing techniques.

Pediatric Graphic Wraps

May 4, 2011 – Researchers from the University of Cincinnati presented results from a prospective study demonstrating how positron emission mammography (PEM)-guided biopsy may expedite pre-operative work-up and reduce radiation exposure for breast cancer patients.

May 4, 2011 – The most recent release of Via Oncology Pathways from D3 Oncology Solutions now includes decision support for advance care planning to encourage early discussions between oncologists and their patients about the disease, treatment intent and likely outcomes.

May 3, 2011 – Launching a new digital radiology (DR) campaign in partnership with Samsung Mobile Display, Viztek has successfully installed the first several units that combine DR technology with Viztek’s proprietary software. The DR systems use both using cesium (CsI) and gadolinium (GdOS) technology.

Liberator Locking Stylet

May 4, 2011 – Pediatric graphic wraps are now available for Fujifilm Medical System’s FCR Go 2 portable digital X-ray system. The wraps are designed to lessen anxiety for young patients during X-ray exams and create a pleasant and more relaxing environment.

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