November 24, 2008 - Visage Imaging signed a comprehensive marketing agreement with Viatronix, a developer of 2D/3D medical imaging and diagnostic software, in which Visage Imaging will act as a representative for Viatronix’s V3D-Colon Virtual Colonoscopy product in the U.S.

November 24, 2008 - At RSNA, Varian is introducing OncoView, a specialized PACS product for viewing, managing and storing images and data needed for every phase of cancer treatment.

OncoView adds to Varian's product lines for cancer clinics that offer advanced forms of image-guided radiotherapy and radiosurgery. The platform integrates the viewing, managing, storing and archiving of oncology images and data, supporting workflow specific to oncology throughout each phase of cancer treatment, from initial diagnosis to treatment response and to survivorship.

November 24, 2008 - At RSNA 2008, RCG Healthcare Consulting its new Illumarad: Physician Productivity, a Web-based, subscription physician productivity tool.

Illumarad: Physician Productivity analyzes productivity measures, ranks performance versus internal and external benchmarks and predicts appropriate radiologist staffing levels.

OncoView adds to Varian's product lines for cancer clinics that offer advanced forms of image-guided radiotherapy and radiosurgery. The platform integrates the viewing, managing, storing and archiving of oncology images and data, supporting workflow specific to oncology throughout each phase of cancer treatment, from initial diagnosis to treatment response and to survivorship.

Varian Medical Systems' PaxScan line consists of flat panels for digital radiography together with its full line of detectors for filmless imaging.

- The 4336R, a 14 x 17 inch detector designed to replace standard film cassettes used in radiographic applications, is intended for use in mobile and multi-bucky imaging systems.

- The 4343R, Varian’s largest panel at 17 x 17 inches, is designed for permanent mounting in radiographic tables or wall stands, or for any application that requires a large field of view.

November 21, 2008 – In close collaboration with MedBuild, a specialized healthcare division of Modular Space Corp. (ModSpace), Siemens Healthcare offers modular construction solutions together with its first-class imaging equipment tailored to the customers space, needs and budget to help generate faster ROI with new imaging equipment and to improve the patient experience.

November 21, 2008 – Medical imaging specialist Barco has entered into an agreement to sell its advanced visualization business to Toshiba Medical Systems Corp., Tokyo, Japan (Toshiba) via its newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary, Toshiba Medical Visualization Systems Europe Ltd., Edinburgh, UK (TMVS).

November 21, 2008 — Carestream Health’s KODAK Point-of-Care CR-ITX 550 System won the “Technological Innovation Award” at the China International Industry Fair (CIIF).

A panel of judges from the conference cited the product’s unique design and outstanding functionality in its decision.

Siemens Healthcare said its new molecular CT is designed to provide a premium-imaging platform and is a practical solution for today’s shrinking healthcare budget.

November 21, 2008 - Agfa HealthCare will showcase its web-based enterprise scheduling and planning solution, IMPAX Scheduling, at RSNA this year.

With healthcare delivery becoming increasingly complex, the solution is designed to help hospitals and clinics of all sizes increase productivity by efficiently managing study orders, patient appointments and resources in a real-time, web based application. IMPAX Scheduling delivers increased resource efficiency at a very low time-to-schedule.

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