Carestream Health Inc. released a new orthopedic practice miniPACS platform that includes use of advanced measurement tools, long-length image review, edge enhancement and image viewing and adjustment options.

FUJIFILM's Fuji DR (FDR) system, the Unity SpeedSuite, is a single detector designed to begin image display in two seconds, showing a fully processed image in seven to nine seconds.

Fully motorized, Unity SpeedSuite performs a variety of general radiographic exams, including both table-based and upright procedures. The system can be positioned and controlled to do most any exam from chest to extremities, and is reportedly designed for any clinical area including general radiography, emergency departments and dedicated chest rooms or outpatient care facilities.

March 7, 2008 – Healthcare data automation solutions provider iSirona recently released a new white paper, “The Business Case for a Medical Device Data System,” written by a third-party consulting firm, which identifies the patient care benefits and strong financial returns that can be realized by implementing a medical device data system (MDDS).

March 7, 2008 - The Louisville Health Information Exchange Inc. (LouHIE), a nonprofit community organization based in Louisville, KY., in association with the Noblis Center for Health Innovation, recently completed an eight-week e-health research initiative intended to assess the readiness of 1.2 million consumers, their healthcare providers and related health information product and services (HIPS) firms to support a community-wide health record banking system.

March 7, 2008 - Medline Industries Inc. and 3M Health Care are forming an exclusive license and supply agreement for 3M's electrosurgical patient plates in the U.S.

Under this agreement, Medline has acquired the exclusive license and sales rights in the U.S. for 3M’s electrosurgical patient plates and accessories. Included are the 1100 series electrosurgical patient plates and the 9100 series universal patient plates with proprietary safety ring, according to companies. This product line will be sold under the Medline brand.

March 7, 2008 - Unotron recently introduced the GermStopper SpillSeal Washable Corded Keyboard S6000K, a new computer keyboard design with antibacterial protection incorporated into the plastic and a new soft touch for easier typing.

Unotron's patented SpillSeal protection allows keyboards to become fully submerged in water or antibacterial solutions for disinfecting.

March 7, 2008 – KLAS recently named Toshiba’s Aquilion 64, Xario and Vantage 1.5T MR “Best in KLAS” in its Top 20 Year-End Report for 2007, in recognition of the company’s leadership in working with customers to maintain satisfaction.

March 7, 2008 - Siemens Healthcare revealed at ECR 2008 its latest DR system, Ysio, designed to provide a single DR solution for almost all clinical requirements, allowing users to create their own Ysio X-ray system customized to their needs.

The new system includes a configurator software tool that helps determine the correct system variant for each customer. Ysio also boasts a ceiling-mounted color "MaxTouch" touch screen allowing users to adjust system functions such as examination and exposure parameters or the dose.

March 7, 2008 - MedQuist Inc. is offering a new, Web-based version of its mobile dictation application PhysAssist IQ, which gives physicians more flexibility over documenting at the point of care using mobile devices including flip phones, Smartphones, PDAs and Tablet PCs.

Using Internet-enabled mobile devices to dictate allows caregivers to document patient encounters anytime, anywhere. The voice file is automatically and securely uploaded to MedQuist’s Enterprise Platform to complete the document creation workflow.

March 7, 2008 – The TRENDS conference in trauma and cardiovascular nursing and high-acuity med-surg is set for April 7-10, 2008 at the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia, PA.

The event is sponsored by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter-AACN and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).

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