February 4, 2008 - Imaging Dynamics Company Ltd. (IDC), producer of digital radiography systems, today announced that it was awarded a contract by Orthopaedic Clinic of Daytona Beach in Florida for four of its X-Series digital radiography systems.

IDC was chosen for its image quality, service and support, according to the company.

February 4, 2008 - iCAD Inc., makers of computer-aided detection (CAD) solutions for the early identification of cancer, today announced that the company tops the Mammography CAD market in user satisfaction, according to the independent healthcare research group MD Buyline.

February 4, 2008 - Several slots are still available in the "Practical Breast MRI Study Interpretation Using CAD: Hands on Workshop," a workshop, which is free of charge, designed for physicians involved in women's imaging and provides a detailed review of breast MRI studies and the application of CAD for analysis, reporting and interventional guidance in San Jose on Feb.16, 2008.

February 4, 2008 - American Medical Sales Inc. filled 14 orders for new PACS sites from its distributor network during January 2008, consisting of products from both AMS’ MIDAS line of mid-sized PACS solutions and its PACS-in-a-BOX products designed for private practices and imaging centers.

February 4, 2008 - GE Healthcare —Dynamic Imaging Solutions’ Centricity PACS-IW (formerly Dynamic Imaging IntegradWeb PACS) ranked number one for the seventh consecutive quarter for PACS by MD Buyline, an independent medical technology and informatics intelligence firm.

January 31, 2008 - Wright Medical Group Inc. today announced a limited launch of the BIOFOAM Cancellous Titanium Tibial Base, which features a proprietary bone-like titanium with a roughened texture that “bites” into bone for cementless fixation of the implant.

The latest addition to Wright’s ADVANCE Knee Systems, the BIOFOAM Tibial Base featuresBIOFOAM Titanium also features a trabecular structure intended to mimic bone and contribute to bone in-growth.

January 31, 2008 - MedWaves Inc. said today it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its patented Microwave Coagulation/Ablation System for general surgery use for the coagulation and ablation of soft tissues.

January 31, 2008 - Corgenix Medical Corp. has announced that its AspirinWorks test is available to physicians and other laboratories through Quest Diagnostics Inc., a provider of diagnostic testing, information and services.

AspirinWorks is a simple urine test that determines the effect of aspirin on platelets by measuring the level of thromboxane production (aspirin’s target). The higher the levels of thromboxane, the stickier the blood platelets, and the less impact the aspirin is having. This crucial information allows physicians to individualize a patient’s therapy.

February 1, 2008 - Hillenbrand Industries Inc. today announced its Hill-Rom subsidiary has signed a license agreement with Kinetic Concepts Inc. to develop and manufacture a therapeutic support surface for Hill-Rom's VersaCare and TotalCare Bed Systems.

February 1, 2008 - At the European Congress of Radiology, to be held in Vienna from March 7-11, 2008, Agfa HealthCare will be highlighting its leading solutions in radiology imaging and imaging informatics for clinics, hospitals and regional healthcare enterprises. Solutions on show include, amongst others, the introduction of a new set of IMPAX Suites to the European market, Computed Radiography (CR) systems, advancements in imager technologies, Clinical Information Systems (CIS), Reporting solutions, Cardiovascular, Enterprise Scheduling,and Advanced Clinical Applications.

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