February 12, 2009 - The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) decided not to support federal reimbursement for CT colonography (also called virtual colonoscopy) for colorectal cancer screening due to insufficient evidence.

Nucletron will show the AccuBoost system with the microSelectron high-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy afterloader treatment delivery solution for the treatment of breast cancer. The partnership will enable clinicians to deliver boost brachytherapy as part of the whole breast irradiation procedure.

February 12, 2009 - CIRS annoucned today that the CIRS Model 045 Brachytherapy QA Phantom used in conjunction with the CIRS Model 053G Ultrasound Prostate Phantom offers a complete solution for implementing a QA program specific to transrectal ultrasound used for guidance of prostate brachytherapy as recommended by AAPM Task Group 1281.

February 12, 2009 - Merge Healthcare reported fourth quarter net sales totaled $15.1 million, compared to $15.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2007 and $14.6 million in the third quarter ended September 30, 2008.

February 12, 2009 - The Medipattern Corp. said its new sales model for accessing the benefits of B-CAD offers all of the separate components that are required to install, train, use and maintain B-CAD as one package under one monthly service fee.

February 12, 2009 - INFINITT North America, a technology leader in Web-based RIS/PACS and advanced visualization solutions, has added new features and applications to the INFINITT PACS, designed to extend its clinical utility across the enterprise.

February 12, 2009 - The American College of Radiology (ACR) and the New York State Department of Health have partnered to distribute 1,500 copies of the College’s Mammography Case Review (MCR4) educational CD-ROM free of charge to physicians in approximately 600 ACR-accredited mammography facilities throughout New York state.

February 12, 2009 - In a statement released by the European Society of Radiology (ESR), which will hold its annual meeting, European Congress of Radiology (ECR), in Vienna, March 6-10, 2009, the society stated even when radiation exposure risk to the patient is exceptionally low, and diagnostic benefits outweigh the risk, the doctor should consult with the patient about the necessity of the exami

February 12, 2009 - INFINITT North America has added new features and applications to the INFINITT PACS, extending its clinical usefulness across the enterprise.

February 12, 2009- Today AFC Industries Inc. has released its compact, lightweight Laptop Cart, which can reportedly be easily and conveniently positioned almost anywhere in a medical facility.

From an admissions area or examination room to a hallway or alcove, the cart adds new functionality to even the smallest space and enhances workflow by bringing computer technology within easy reach.

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