November 26, 2007 - Siemens Medical Solutions introduced two new MRI systems at RSNA 2007, the MAGNETOM Essenza, featuring 30 mT/m gradients, reportedly delivering excellent image quality for all clinical applications, and the MAGNETOM Verio, which combines image quality at 3T field strength and a 70-centimeter open bore that aims to offer exceptional patient comfort in one solution.

November 26, 2007 - Siemens Medical Solutions unveiled at RSNA 2007 the ACUSON S2000 ultrasound platform, the first system in Siemens' new S Class of ultrasound products, which features capabilities for paradigm-shifting applications such as Acoustic Radiation Forced Impulse (ARFI)* imaging and is prepared to integrate Silicon Ultrasound technology.

November 26, 2007 - RamSoft and StructuRad announced that PowerServer PACS users will have MacroLive as an add-on macro reporting feature, available early 2008. The ASP-based subscription service for PowerServer PACS is on exhibit in the RamSoft booth, #4303. The service reportedly will allow a user to access the StructuRad 7,000 macro library from within PowerServer PACS to quickly create and store a report.

November 26, 2007 – At RSNA 2007, Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. introduced what is to be the world’s first dynamic volume computed tomography (CT) system, the AquilionONE, an advanced diagnostic imaging system that can image an entire organ in a single rotation or over multiple rotations, showing real-time dynamic movement.

November 26, 2007 - Siemens Medical Solutions debuted at RSNA 2007 MAMMOMAT Novation S, created to help detect, diagnose and treat breast cancer earlier, faster and with greater precision and designed as a cost-effective solution for facilities that are making the transition to digital breast imaging but do not have the need for the advanced functionality of state-of-the-art systems.

November 26, 2007 - Siemens Medical Solutions introduced at RSNA 2007 Artis zeego which features a multi-axis C-arm that employs robotic technology to extend imaging capabilities through virtually unrestricted C-arm positioning.

November 26, 2007 - American Medical Sales Inc. introduced a new feature for its Catella PACS, Educate MeT, a series of one to two minute computer-based video clips that instruct users on key features of the company’s PACS solutions, at RSNA 2007.

Educate Me was created from AMS' review of its advanced CRM service system, in order to minimize service issues. By mining the service data base, AMS has developed products, added features and now developed Educate Me to answer common customer questions.

November 26, 2007 - Composiflex, a global supplier of medical composite products, has expanded its manufacturing and design capabilities to produce patient positioning systems that are well suited for use with MRI diagnostic technology. The large majority of composite patient positioning products in the market today are manufactured using carbon fiber, which is applicable for use with CT scan and X-ray technologies, but not with MRI equipment.

November 26, 2007 - Cedara Software announced that its imaging service grid and a specialized version of I-Response have recently been integrated with the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) National Cancer Imaging Archive’s (NCIA)searchable repository of in vivo cancer images acquired during clinical trials. The Cedara solution is designed to provide users with a central clinical viewer to review and analyze NCIA data.

Varian Medical Systems Inc. introduced two new PaxScan Flat-Panel Digital Radiography Products, the PaxScan 4336R, designed to replace a standard film cassette for use in radiographic applications and the PaxScan 4343R, created for permanent mounting in radiographic tables or wall stands, or for any application that requires a large field of view.

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