Siemens Medical Solutions' MAMMOMAT Novation S was 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.

KJAYA Medical's new managed services reportedly combine powerful graphics processing units, computer hardware and proprietary software to deliver breakthrough results allowing quick distribution of CT images via standard high speed internet.

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.

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

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 21, 2007 - A new post-op abdominal binder that features a Velcro strip to secure tubing and drainage bulbs without pins or tape is being introduced by Dale Medical Products Inc.

November 21, 2007 - Patient Care Technology Systems (PCTS), a subsidiary of Consulier Engineering Inc., yesterday released its second generation of its Amelior Tracker 2.0 software for automatically locating patients, staff and equipment.

November 21, 2007 – Masimo received a Frost & Sullivan 2007 Industry Best Practices Award, for pulse oximetry leadership, recognizing the company as the “number one” in the pulse oximetry industry.

November 21, 2007 - If an influenza pandemic occurred this year, less than one-fifth of the approximately 13 billion vaccine doses needed to fully vaccinate the global population would be available within six months in a best-case scenario, according to a new study released Nov. 20.

It offers evidence of the need to increase the supply of pandemic flu vaccines and develop a global distribution framework. The study identifies both short-term and long-term strategies that should be pursued to maximize protection against pandemic flu for people in all countries.

November 21, 2007 - The recent announcement by Medicare and Medicaid that they will no longer reimburse expenses related to most hospital-acquired infections has created opportunity for companies in the paint and coatings industries to sell antimicrobial coatings, according to analysts at Kline, a worldwide consulting and research firm.

Coatings added to paint that kill molds and/or bacteria are clearly advantageous for use in hospitals, locker rooms, schools, and other public areas.

November 21, 2007 - Collagen Matrix Inc. said this week it signed an agreement with Stryker Orthopaedics for the exclusive worldwide distribution of its NeuroMend Collagen Nerve Wrap, a resorbable, collagen-based rolled membrane matrix intended for use in the repair of crushed or severed peripheral nerves due to trauma.

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