November 30, 2007 - According to a study presented at RSNA, an unprecedented increase in the use of radiologic exams on pregnant women has present in the past decade, finding that from 1997 to 2006, the number of imaging studies performed on pregnant women increased by 121 percent.

November 30, 2007 – Confirma announced that a study presented at RSNA found that the CADstream system’s patented “worst curve” algorithm for analyzing kinetics may assist in determining malignancy, concluding that any washout enhancement was associated with malignancy in nearly half of lesions.

November 30, 2007 — “CT scans are helping to save countless lives of patients with cancer, heart disease and neurological disorders,” said Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) Vice President Andrew Whitman in an official statement released Nov. 29.

Toshiba previewed its works-in-progress 3T MR system that combines a short bore with high homogeneity, along with the company’s patented Pianissimo technology, designed to reduce noise.

The 3T MR system will include whole-body imaging and be configured to more aggressively capture information not obtainable with 1.5T MR systems. With higher resolution images, the 3T MR system will make it possible to image finer anatomical structures while maintaining superior image quality, according to the company.

Candelis featured ImageGrid RIS (IG RIS), its newly expanded radiology information system (RIS) built on its ImageGrid PACS appliance designed to streamline and improve workflow in a radiology environment.

The IG RIS is a web-enabled application residing on the PACS appliance to allow radiologists, technologists and staff to better access patient data and information from a single platform, reaching any workstation on a LAN, WAN or VPN connection.

Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals responded to concerns by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) on administering contrast agents by previewing at RSNA 2007 VistaTrak, a password protected contrast media cabinet that tracks media stock using RFID labels.

GE’s new Signa Vibrant is a dedicated 1.5T breast MR scanner using HD technology and applications specifically designed for breast MR, including: VIBRANT acquisition, BREASE spectroscopy, integrated CADstream (manufactured by Confirma) and a specially designed breast MR patient table that aims to provide optimal imaging and outstanding access for intervention.

To help improve public awareness and knowledge of breast cancer, GE will apply a portion of the proceeds from Signa Vibrant sales toward breast cancer education and awareness programs.

Konica Minolta introduced a new digital radiography (DR) room solution, the REGIUS Digital Imaging Suite consisting of a float-top table, the Nano CR system and a control station that controls both REGIUS 370 and the Nano CR.

Konica Minolta introduced a new digital radiography (DR) room solution, the REGIUS Digital Imaging Suite consisting of a float-top table, the Nano CR system and a control station that controls both REGIUS 370 and the Nano CR.

Siemens Medical Solutions' Artis zeego features a multi-axis C-arm that employs robotic technology to extend imaging capabilities through virtually unrestricted C-arm positioning.

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