October 16, 2008 - The Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) and US Oncology Inc. have entered into a collaboration to increase patient access to national cancer clinical trials with a radiation focus in the community setting.

The collaboration means patients receiving cancer care at practices affiliated with US Oncology have access to RTOG trials for disease sites including brain, head and neck, lung, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, cervix and breast cancers. RTOG trials focus on testing the integration of radiation therapy with new systemic therapies and surgery.

October 16, 2008 - The National Center for Research Resources (NCRR), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announced it will provide up to an estimated $11 million over the next five years to research on imaging techniques designed specifically to better diagnose and treat diseases and analyzing sets of interacting proteins.

October 16, 2008 - Royal Philips Electronics and Celsion Corp. have signed a joint research agreement focusing on a new cancer treatment that combines Philips’ ultrasound technology with Celsion’s drug delivery solution to target tumors with high concentrations of a cancer-fighting drug.

The iCR3600LF by iCRco is a large format CR scanner that has been designed to be used in general radiology, orthopedics, dental and pediatric applications as well as complement existing centralized CR installations. Its up to 90 plates per hour throughput makes it well suited for medium to high volume environments.

ICRco's iCR2600 Dual computed radiography system and film scanner has been designed to be used in general radiology, orthopedics, dental and pediatric applications as well as complement existing centralized CR installations. Its up to 90 plates per hour throughput makes it ideal for medium to high volume environments.

iCRco’s PaxBox, one of the highlights at RSNA 2008, is changing the management, deployment and affordability of digital imaging for diagnostic imaging centers and clinics reliant on imaging for diagnosis and treatment.

TeraRecon's AquariusNET Server, which it is showcasing at RSNA 2008, is an enterprisewide 3D distribution and image management system that enables interactive diagnostic review for radiologists and clinicians using standard 'thin-client' networked PCs.

At RSNA, TeraRecon will highlight iNtuition, its integrated workflow platform which leverages many advanced technologies to solve today’s greatest 3D workflow challenges.

Using off-line processing servers, advanced 3D workstations and powerful server-client technology, TeraRecon delivers an intuitive, interactive and adaptable 3D experience from any standard PC in your enterprise.

Virtual Radiologic's new product for radiology groups is vRadSM Enterprise Connect.

The new solution, vRad Enterprise Connect, is the next-generation solution for radiology groups seeking to grow services and increase productivity without adding staff or significant overhead investments.

The GE Innova cardiovascular X-ray system will soon be aided by the new Innova Dose, Innova 3D and Innova with Stent Technologies features. GE’s Innova Dose package aims to deliver superb image quality and custom dose management.

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