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.

July 7, 2008 - The Center for Radiation Therapy of Beverly Hills became the first medical center in California to commence treating cancer patients with a new technique utilizing RapidArc radiotherapy technology from Varian Medical Systems.

RapidArc delivers image-guided, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) treatment reportedly two to eight times faster than is possible with conventional IMRT or helical tomotherapy.

July 7, 2008 – Sectra penned a deal with SERGAS, a healthcare service provider of the Galicia region in the northwest of Spain, to install PACS at five of the region’s public hospitals, combining Sectra PACS products and services and Sectra’s productivity suite for radiology departments.

July 3, 2008 – The ED & Clinics Revenue Cycle Management Workshop will be held on Oct. 1, 2008 in New Orleans, LA.

The workshop aims to provide a framework that clinical and financial managers can use to ensure all charging, billing and compliance processes are in place to achieve revenue integrity. Issues to be covered include medical necessity, incident-to and billing for specific products and services inherent to treating ED and clinic patient.

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