September 2, 2008 - Treatment plans using positron emission tomography (PET) were changed for more than half of patients, reported researchers in the largest multi-institutional study to date examining the impact of PET in changing disease management of individuals with suspected recurrent colorectal cancer, which appears in the September issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

September 2, 2008 – Philips showcased the CX50 CompactXtreme, a recently developed hand-carried ultrasound system designed to deliver high-quality images at the bedside, at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2008.

The product was developed in response to clinicians’ request for a user-friendly, compact system for urgent, on the spot investigations, according to Joris van den Hurk, vice president of cardiology programs for Philips Healthcare. The CX50 reportedly provides a simple way to secure diagnostic quality images at the bedside to save time.

Standard Imaging’s PIPSpro software and phantom system are designed to quantify the quality of MV, kV and CBCT systems quickly and easily.

Trending tools allow you to identify issues before they become clinically important and powerful algorithms enable you to perform important TG-40 machine QA using your imaging system. Version 4.2 features automatic analysis of Catphan image sets for fast, precise CBCT QA and automatic stereotactic isocentricity testing using an improved Lutz test with 0.01 mm accuracy.

The Multiple Target Shapes Insert offers you complex geometric targets of known dimensions and volumes to challenge and assess the treatment planning system’s re-construction capabilities. This is designed to evaluate the ability of your TPS and avoid critical structures and then utilize the included film cassette to verify dose delivery to the target.

The MRI Isocentric Volume Insert features an isocentrically- placed target of known volume which allows for integrated testing of CT and MR imaging, image fusion and treatment planning.

Used in combination with available dosimetric inserts for treatment delivery verification, the Lucy Phantom aims to be a complete end-to-end QA system for your SRS program

The MIMI (Multiple Image Modality Isocentricity) Phantom is designed to provide a fast and easy method for determining the coincidence of the isocenters described by the laser system, treatment beam, kV/CBCT imaging system and optical positioning systems. Rods are set at 45 degree angles and run through the phantom for quick and accurate 2D/2D and 3D/3D matching, aiming to provide confidence in the mechanical integrity of your entire system.

Based on the technology behind the Standard Imaging’s MAX 4000 Electrometer, the SuperMAX is a two independent channel electrometer with an advanced, color TFT touch screen interface. SuperMAX can display dose and dose rate in real-time with a built-in chamber library for storing over 100 unique calibration factors. Independently select range, bias (up to ± 1000 V), and a calibration factor for each channel while performing automatic threshold detected charge collections and more. When finished save your measurement data to a USB flash drive for analysis.

Standard Imaging’s MAX 4000 Electrometer now features an increased range, 0.001 pA to 500 nA, with a resolution of 1 fA. Bias options also grow with new support for 1/3 ratio measurements, featuring a selection of ± 150, 300, and 450 V.

Rounding out the update is a new backlit display for enhanced visibility and with advanced rate and charge collection options built-in to the included MAX COMM Software, the MAX 4000 is aimed for external beam, brachytherapy, and research applications.

Standard Imaging’s IMSure QA Software performs secondary checks of treatment planning system plans utilizing the patented 3-source algorithm from Stanford University.

Carestream Health Inc. introduced a wireless DR detector, CARESTREAM DRX-1, a work-in-progress which is the size of a standard cassette and can be used with existing wall stand or table-based Buckys designed for use in general radiology, trauma, pediatric imaging, orthopaedics and more.

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