The FDA cleared Mindray’s DC-3 color ultrasound imaging system, equipped with extensive applications in abdominal, OB/GYN, endovaginal, cardiac, small parts and pediatric markets.
This new system combines 2D imaging and color Doppler performance and is suited for hospitals and doctors’ offices in hopes of replacing black and white ultrasound imaging systems.

The FDA cleared Fuji’s newest CR system, the FCR GO portable digital X-ray system, designed to provide remote users with all of the same functionality and image processing features available at the fixed technologist workstation and FCR digital X-ray cassette reader in the imaging department.

CIVCO Medical Solutions' RFSuite of tools is a comprehensive tracking and verification system designed to improve workflow and quality assurance.

Siemens Medical Solutions gained FDA 510(k) market clearance for the SOMATOM Definition AS, said to be the first adaptive CT scanner, adapting to each patient’s clinical situation, available in 40-slice, 64-slice and 128-slice configurations.

TRUMPF Medical Systems Inc. offers an in-light high definition (HD) operating room camera, the TruVidia HD, which captures and transmits razor sharp, true-to-life images.

The camera offers a 1,080 line horizontal resolution and 2 million pixels. The images are said to be more than twice as clear as those available from standard definition cameras.

July 7, 2008 - InTouch Technologies launched a new product feature, StrokeRESPOND, to extend the functionality of its Remote Presence robotic technology (RP-7) for stroke experts.

According to the company, stroke is a leading application for the RP-7 systems have already been deployed in stroke networks around the country, with results including improved geographical reach of stroke specialists and more timely delivery of appropriate stroke care.

July 7, 2008 – Nucletron said today it has formed a partnership with the American Brachytherapy Society (ABS) and Texas Cancer Clinic to sponsor the HDR Fellowship Experience, a clinical and didactic training program for residents.

Participants in the HDR Fellowship Experience are exposed to the depth and breadth of the uses of HDR brachytherapy in order to stimulate interest in further training and skill development for implementation of this versatile modality into future clinical practice, said Nucletron.

July 7, 2008 - BSD Medical Corp. said today seven new BSD-500 hyperthermia systems have been purchased by major cancer treatment center in the U.S.
The most recent purchase was by the Massey Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University located in Richmond, VA. Other notable cancer care hospitals that have also purchased or installed BSD hyperthermia systems this year include:

- Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute in Cleveland, OH

- William Beaumont Hospital in Grosse Pointe, MI

July 7, 2008 - Nucletron has partnered with the American Brachytherapy Society (ABS) and Texas Cancer Clinic to sponsor the HDR Fellowship Experience, a clinical and didactic training program for residents designed to stimulate interest in further training and skill development for implementation of HDR brachytherapy in clinical practice.

July 7, 2008 – Viztek installed its newest U-arm DR system featuring an integrated flat panel detector delivering superior image quality in a flexible U-arm configuration that streamlines patient positioning and workflow at Southeastern Integrated Medical, PL, a multispecialty practice group in Gainsville, FL.

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