September 29, 2008 – The American College of Radiology's ACR Image Metrix completes one year of initiating projects for more than 12 drug and device companies and providing access to the latest CT, MR and nuclear medicine technology.

September 29, 2008 - Rhode Island Hospital is the first site to treat endometrial cancer using Xoft’s Axxent Electronic Brachytherapy System.

The system, first approved for early stage breast cancer, is now FDA approved for treatment of uterine cancer. The first patient received treatment on Sept. 9 at the Providence, RI hospital.

The z.one system’s Zone Sonography software-based architecture can now be upgrades via Internet downloads , reportedly enabling clinicians to cost-effectively maintain their ultrasound system.

ZONARE's new L14-5w high resolution, high frequency transducer features broad bandwidth for improved small parts, breast imaging and superficial anatomy. The new L14-5w has a wide field of view with an aperture of 55 mm, offering virtual apex capability.

ZONARE's new cardiology option for the z.one ultra system, which incorporates Zone Sonography technology, allows cardiologists to perform the same full diagnostic exam that is comparable to those done with large 300 to 400-pound systems.

C-RAD Sentinel is a new system for surface contour localization and monitoring of the patient in the radiotherapy treatment process.

The C-RAD Sentinel basic platform is based on advanced laser technology with multipurpose software modules covering different tasks in the treatment procedure. The different software modules are integrated with other systems in the clinic.

September 26, 2008 - A software grant that could lead to orthopedic surgeons being able to immediately gauge the effectiveness of implanted joints has been announced by LifeModeler Inc.

The company, a global provider of biomechanical human body simulation tools and services, will provide $400,000
of software and services to InMotion Musculoskeletal Institute and the University of Memphis.

September 26, 2008 — Maquet Inc. released its new LED surgical lights – the PowerLED 700 and the compact PowerLED 500 – incorporating the latest LED technology, aiming to improve illumination and ease of use.

Both lights provide exceptional depth of field within a 47-inch deep column of light enabling deep cavity illumination.

Other improvements include new LED technology, which reportedly extends illumination to 40,000 hours – up to 33 percent more than other LED systems, and a Flux Stability Program (FSP) that provides consistent light output during surgery.

September 26, 2008 - Varian Medical Systems and Siemens Healthcare will work together using industry standard interfaces to connect Varian's ARIA Oncology Information System and Siemens' syngo Suite for Oncology.

September 26, 2008 – ProCure announced at ASTRO that it is partnering with radiation oncology practices and hospitals to open proton therapy centers, including one at Central DuPage Hospital in Illinois to be completed by 2011.

A four to zero approval on September 17, 2008, by the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board (IHFPB) of the Proton Therapy Center of Central DuPage Hospital confirmed the deal.

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