November 13, 2007 – Viztek announced the 100th installation of its Opal-RIS solution at Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield, MO, reportedly enabling a complete transition to a digital radiology environment for modalities including X-ray, CT, ultrasound and MRI.

November 13, 2007 - RIS Concepts announced Spanish language support is being introduced to both the RCI- RIS browser-based multifacility application and to RAD-RIS, the company’s advanced Web-based workflow application created for the needs of radiology groups reading studies for multiple client facilities.

Radcal’s ACCU-PRO Multi-Purpose Analyzer features basic and advanced dose and kVp functions with mAs for radiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, CT, dental and survey measurements.

Siemens Medical Solutions has launched its new pocket ultrasound system, the ACUSON P10, which is a little larger than a common PDA, intended for complementary initial diagnostic care and triage.

Hitachi Medical Systems America announced that it received FDA clearance to market its Oasis magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, the latest in the company’s line of MRI products.
Oasis reportedly features Hitachi’s proprietary 1.2 Tesla vertical field magnet technology inclusive of high magnet homogeneity and higher order active shim, all in an open architecture magnet design that gives patients an unrestricted viewing angle.

Carestream Health will demonstrate the latest features of its KODAK CARESTREAM PACS that include dynamic streaming capabilities designed to enhance the rapid delivery of images to clinicians in on-site and remote locations.
The PACS platform reportedly offers optional integrated applications such as image fusion, orthopedic surgical templating, 3D imaging and advanced cardiac features.

Amicas Inc.'s Vision Reach 2.0 radiology tool includes a Web-based radiology order entry capability, which enables referring physicians and their staff to order exams online directly from completed reports or from the Vision Reach portal, in addition to receiving instantaneous secure notification when radiology reports are available.

November 12, 2007 - Clinicians at BC Cancer Agency have treated a 72-year-old prostate cancer patient in less than two minutes, using the novel technique called volumetric arc therapy (VMAT).
The VMAT treatment is an advanced form of intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), which has the potential to measurably improve treatment precision by sparing more healthy tissue in addition to making treatments much faster and more comfortable for patients, according to the Varian Medical Systems.

November 12, 2007 - Beyond hospital visits and varied medical treatments lies a new groundbreaking report confirming the benefit of addressing cancer patients' emotional and psychological needs.

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently released a study, Cancer Care for the Whole Patient: Meeting Psychosocial Health Needs, which reinforces Gilda's Club Worldwide's program philosophy that social and emotional support are integral to medical treatment when cancer is in the family.

November 12, 2007 - The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Inc. (NOCC) Board of Directors announced plans to increase its presence by establishing regional offices to better support its network of 80 local chapters.

Over the next several months, administrative and management responsibilities will be transitioning to an initial five regional headquarters located in Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, Pittsburgh and the San Francisco Bay area.

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