Summit Doppler Systems upgraded the Vista AVS, a full-featured arterial physiologic exam system, which allows clinicians to perform the ankle brachial index (ABI) exam for the diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in the seated position.

Richardson Electronics released 2MP and 3MP LCDs as part of its Image Systems high bright color series, offering high brightness and contrast ratios, reportedly ideal for diagnostic imaging and clinical applications requiring a fusion of grayscale and color imaging, such as PET, 3D, cardiology and nuclear medicine.

The ACUSON SC2000 volume imaging ultrasound system acquires nonstitched, real-time full-volume 3D images of the heart in one single heart cycle.
This new technology generates nonstitched full-volume imaging of the entire heart with 90 degree pyramids in one second.

VIDAR Systems' ClinicalExpress 4.0 software was created for use with its CAD PRO Advantage that is DICOM-compliant and allows users to connect outlying clinics, departments, film libraries and reading or treatment facilities.

The Core Vision is a digital specimen radiography system for stereotactic core biopsy procedures, designed to eliminate delays and waiting to verify core samples. In one touch of the button, a biopsy procedure is confirmed.

Optimized for detecting fine microcalcifications, the compact and shielded unit can be located in the procedure area. The acquired DICOM images can be instantly sent to multiple destinations over an existing PACS network.

July 8, 2008 – The FDA approved Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals’s EOVIST (Gadoxetate Disodium) Injection, a gadolinium-based contrast agent, for intravenous use in T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the liver to detect and characterize lesions in adults with known or suspected focal liver disease.

July 8, 2008 – Konica Minolta Medical Imaging USA received “Best in KLAS” recognition by KLAS Enterprises LLC, recognizing Konica Minolta’s REGIUS Xpress CR system for its strengths in technology and end-user satisfaction.

Xpress CR received the top score for three of four categories –product/technology indicators, service indicators and success indicators – and tied for first for the fourth category, business indicators. Users gave Konica Minolta high marks for ease of use, easy to interface, speed and reliability. Service and support was also rated excellent.

July 8, 2008 – For the second time in two months, Konica Minolta Medical Imaging USA has received “Best in KLAS” recognition by KLAS Enterprises LLC.

The latest KLAS report on multi-cassette CR, which evaluated five vendors based on customer feedback, gives Konica Minolta’s Xpress CR top honors.

July 8, 2008 - Merge Healthcare said today its recently released Fusion PACS MX 3.0 with integrated Merge Mammo 7.10 was implemented at the Washington Radiology Associates (WRA).

Operating six outpatient facilities in Maryland, VA, and Washington, D.C., WRA delivers imaging services including digital mammography, digital X-ray, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography.

Carestream Health's new operating software for its digital radiography platforms is designed to improve productivity and allow for user-customized image presentation.

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