December 22, 2009 – The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a lesion-localization system for molecular imaging biopsy guidance. The GammaLoc (GL) is a complementary technology to Dilon Diagnostics’ 6800 Gamma Camera.

December 22, 2009 – The Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas has taken delivery of the Naviscan PEM (positron emission mammography) scanner at its Darlene G. Cass Women’s Imaging Center.

December 21, 2009 – Now offering a more compact C-plate technology with a more efficient imaging process, Konica Minolta Medical Imaging USA recently introduced its newest version of the Xpress CR 210 at RSNA.

December 18, 2009 - The U.S. radiopharmacy network currently owned by Covidien is being sold to Triad Isotopes in a deal announced today.

Covidien said it decided to divest its network of 37 Mallinckrodt radiopharmacies after evaluating the radiotracer market. The company said it wants to streamline its portfolio and concentrate resources in its faster-growing, higher-margin businesses.

December 18, 2009 - Radiologists and technologists can use a new square-shaped skin marker to clearly identify areas of concern or pain that are not physically manifested in mammography.

December 19, 2009 – A new, non-electronic computed tomography (CT) radiation dosimeter was released this week. The RADView CT dosimeter is manufactured in the form of a badge, smaller than a credit card, and contains radiation-sensitive film.

December 18, 2009 - The integration of enterprise-wide image management systems with PACS is becoming increasingly prevalent and plays an important role in creating a unified, interoperable image exchange across hospital departments and to the referring physicians.

This handheld, vacuum-assisted breast biopsy device with single insertion, multiple sample (SIMS) technology, is the Finesse Ultra Breast Biopsy System. Bard's new device is engineered to provide control over the patient experience, the sample quality, and the ultrasound procedure itself.

December 17, 2009 - Positron emission tomography (PET) scans used with an agent called 64Cu-TP3805 may significantly contribute to the management of breast cancer, reducing the number of biopsies.

December 17, 2009 - Nine radiation oncology equipment manufacturers passed at least one portion of interoperability at its third Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise – Radiation Oncology (IHE-RO) Connectathon, a program promoting interoperability among health information technology stakeholders.

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