October 29, 2010 – The first clinical study has been initiated to evaluate the use of the Calypso System for tracking lung cancer tumors during radiation delivery, including a new design of the company's implantable Beacon transponder. Calypso Medical Technologies Inc. has developed real-time localization technology used for the precise tracking of tumors.

October 29. 2010 – The company D3 Radiation Planning has changed its name to D3 Radiation Oncology Solutions. The company chose its new name to reflect the recent expansion in the number of new solutions that D3 offers to accelerate excellence in radiation oncology.

October 29, 2010 – At RSNA 2010, Philips will display several products designed to help physicians in digital radiography (DR) rooms.

A wireless portable detector lets users easily take trauma, orthopedic, bed and free exposures, which are instantly processed and displayed.

October 29, 2010 – A new patient-friendly environment for radiology will be on display at RSNA 2010. The Philips Ambient Experience, first unveiled in the medical imaging department of Nemours Children’s Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla.

A new Eclipse Probe Cover designed to fit 3-D/4-D probes/transducers is made of pliable, latex-free polyethylene film and is pregelled inside with Aquasonic100 Ultrasound Transmission Gel.

The Eclipse 3-D Probe Cover slips easily over the 3-D/4-D probe/transducers. Each disposable probe cover is ready for immediate use.

For more information: www.parkerlabs.com

Veriphy 4.2, from Nuance Healthcare, is the latest release of the company’s critical test result management (CTRM) solution. It automates the delivery, verification and documentation of voice communications concerning critical test results (CTRs).

The system helps ensure quick and auditable communication of patients’ urgent test results for improved risk management and reliable caregiver communication workflow.

October 29, 2010 – A range of enhancements to an advanced visualization suite will be shown at RSNA 2010. Shina Systems will display its virtual 3Di suite, which delivers imaging data, reformatting and viewing tools and powerful computer processing in a cloud environment.

The CX50 integrated ultrasound system, by Philips, provides premium ultrasound image quality for enhanced guidance and confident decisions. It fits seamlessly with Allura Xper cardiovascular X-ray products.

The system offers several advantages:

• Easy remote operation of ultrasound at the tableside using the Xper module during interventional procedures.

• New levels of diagnostic confidence with premium ultrasound imaging side-by-side with X-ray.

• Improved workflow efficiency with integrated patient images and data.

XperGuide, by Philips, offers live 3-D image needle guidance by overlaying live fluoroscopy and 3-D soft tissue imaging data from previously-acquired CT or MR scans. The system can be used in numerous clinical procedures, from biopsies and drainages to RF ablations. It also shows progress of the needle in real-time based on a user-defined trajectory.

October 29, 2010 – A new speech recognition reporting platform for radiology will be introduced at RSNA 2010. The platform, by Nuance Healthcare, combines speech recognition, CTRM, data capture, multisite workflow and structured reporting in a single solution.

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