December 20, 2010 – A new digital radiography (DR) system and lightweight DR panel features a rotating Bucky. The Kalare X-ray system, by Toshiba, provides advanced productivity and efficiency while increasing patient comfort with its extended table weight limit, tableside controls and dose reduction technology.

December 20, 2010 – A magnetic resonance (MR) system with high slew rate gradients and a new user interface is pending 510(k) approval and was announced at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting. The Vantage Titan HSR 1.5T MR, by Toshiba, is ideal for exams, such as advanced cardiac and neuro imaging, that require higher image quality and faster exams.

December 20, 2010 – A new shielding solution is now available that is designed to fit around a radiation therapy system. Total Shield, by Nelco, makes it possible to fit a TomoTherapy radiation therapy system into an existing under-shielded vault or treatment room.

December 20, 2010 - NightShift Radiology, an on-call teleradiology practice has now read more than 2 million cases during its 10-year history.

The company’s broad network offers on-call teleradiology services and support to radiology practices nationwide. Its business model emphasizes the establishment of strong relationships to create long-term partnerships that benefits clients.

December 20, 2010 – PET CT fusion software is now available on a Web-based viewer. Medweb’s software can be used with its Web-based teleradiology and telemedicine applications.

Historically, fusion software has been available only on dedicated workstations for nuclear imaging. With the software, users can fuse CT and PET images from any desktop computer using Internet Explorer.

December 20, 2010 – An on-demand image exchange network has been integrated with Microsoft HealthVault, a platform designed to support personal health applications and services. Integrating lifeImage’s network will make it possible for physicians to share imaging information with their patients, and provides an intuitive image visualization interface to review exams.

The new Dome S10 display is an ultra-thin 10 MP diagnostic mammography display capable of showing two 5 MP images, making it well suited for back-to-back chest wall reads. It includes a one-touch button to enhance regulatory workflow by both discreetly notifying the user or technician of and providing instant one-touch access to required quality control testing.

December 17, 2010 – A new mammography technology that was displayed at RSNA 2010 is pending 510(k) approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The SenoBright Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography (CESM) technology is designed to let a physician image blood flow through angiography of the breast using a contrast agent and a dual energy acquisition technique.

December 17, 2010 – An ultrasound contrast agent is under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in stress echocardiography. Lantheus Medical Imaging recently submitted a supplemental new drug application for its Definity (Perflutren Lipid Microsphere) Injectable Suspension.

The SpeechMike product line of dictation microphones is designed for ease of use and to give the user control from the palm of the hand. SpeechMike offers good audio quality for accurate speech recognition results, plus a comfortable ergonomic design.

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