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.

Confirma and Penrad are showcasing at RSNA the integration between CADstream for breast MRI and the Penrad Mammography Information System.

The Penrad Mammography Information System (MIS) is reporting designed for radiologists and technologists to enhance the workflow processes of breast imaging, reportedly providing instantaneous interpretative reports and MQSA data with increased efficiency.

Planar Systems Inc. unveiled at RSNA its new family of high-resolution grayscale displays, the Planar Dome Zx series, including the Dome Z16, reportedly the world’s first 16-mexapixel, 30-inch single grayscale diagnostic imaging display.

Intended for medical applications requiring the finest precision and image quality, the new Dome Z16 delivers images on a single piece of true 10-bit high-resolution grayscale glass without the split-bezel of a standard dual monitor configuration.

Hologic features its Selenia Dimensions, including Selenia Breast tomosynthesis that may alleviate the challenges created by overlapping breast tissue in a traditional mammogram by presenting a slice-by-slice view of the breast.

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