Definiens is debuting its newly launched Version 2 of Definiens LymphExpert, a CAD software application designed to identify, analyze and measure the size of lymph nodes in CT images over time, making it easier to detect the metastatic spread of cancer.

September 23, 2009 - The results of the Phase 0 (exploratory), or “first-in-human,” study indicated that the bio-distribution of the new agent was recorded at safe levels for clinical use in positron emission tomography (PET) studies, according to a presentation at the World Molecular Imaging Conference in Montreal, Canada.

September 23, 2009 – To improve the ability of physicians to provide superior patient care during interventional procedures, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. has introduced its Next Generation CV-3D workstation and software package available on the Infinix-i X-ray product line.

September 22, 2009 – Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. yesterday introduced Low-Contrast Imaging (LCI) for Toshiba’s Infinix-i systems with mid (12” x 12”) and large (12” x 16”) flat-panel detectors (FPD).

At RSNA 2009, Konica Minolta will introduce two new models of its award-winning CR systems – the Xpress CR, Regius 210 and the Nano Regius 110S. The Xpress 210 will use Konica Minolta’s V plate, using the same technology found in the company mammography plates. The result is a more efficient and higher quality image.

The FlexDR by Konica Minolta is an upright, flat panel digital radiology system that features an amorphous silicon (aSi) and cesium iodide (CsI) digital receptor for high-quality images with minimum X-ray exposure.

September 22, 2009 - Robotic stereotactic radiotherapy appeared to be a safe and obviously superior alternative to conventionally fractionated radiotherapy in a small cohort of patients with stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to a study published in the October issue of Clinical Oncology.

September 22, 2009 - ACR Image Metrix, an imaging contract research organization (CRO), exceeded its goals by initiating projects for over 30 pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies through its second full year of operation. Many of these awarded projects were “repeat” business from their existing client base.

September 22, 2009 - Elekta will host its 2009 Radiation Oncology Users

September 22, 20009 - CIVCO Medical Solutions and Siemens Healthcare have signed a development agreement for an indexable MR couchtop, compatible with numerous Siemens MR systems: Siemens Magnetom Avanto, Espree, Verio, Symphony a Tim System, and Trio A Tim System.

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