July 1, 2009 - A study published in the July 2009 issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology revealed that internet-based lung cancer information was of a higher quality in the United States than in Japan, according to a study by Dr. Yasushi Goto of the National Cancer Center Hospital in Tokyo.

July 1, 2009 - A new breast MRI technique that acquires data radially and generates a high-resolution, three-dimensional image could spare some women with increased breast cancer risk the pain and stress of having to endure a biopsy of a questionable lump or lesion.

July 1, 2009 - High doses, gadolinium-based contrast agents alone are not sufficient to cause nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) in patients with kidney problems, according to a study performed at the Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL.

July 1, 2009 - Advanced visualization and analysis software company Ziosoft Inc. today announced that it has received CE marking approval for its Ziostation 3D thin-client software system.

July 1, 2009 – GE Healthcare and InterComponentWare Inc. (ICW), announced that the companies have signed a strategic agreement to integrate and co-develop their health information exchange (HIE) solutions.

July 1, 2009 - CoActiv, a PACS and digital medical image solutions provider, announced plans for a new initiative to build a national network of medical imaging resellers to further expand its rapidly growing sales.

July 1, 2009 - Elekta has formed an investment company, Global Medical Investments "GMI", with Swedfund International AB for financing and establishment of cancer care projects in developing countries.

July 1, 2009 - On Sept. 9, 2009, the American College of Radiology (ACR) will offer the inaugural Cardiac CT Certificate of Advanced Proficiency (CCT CoAP) Examination open to all physicians who meet the requisite eligibility requirements and professional experience qualifications.

June 30, 2009 – Good Samaritan Hospital of Kearney, Neb., a member of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI), has completed a fast-track implementation of McKesson’s Horizon Medical Imaging PACS, which reportedly led to increased clinical efficiency as a result of workflow improvements.

June 30, 2009 - Varian Medical Systems will exhibit at the AAPM 51st Annual Meeting, July 26-30, 2009, in Ahaheim, Calif., the company’s full line of cancer treatment technologies, including solutions for external beam radiotherapy, brachytherapy and proton therapy.

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