The Del Medical DRV is a general radiographic system for hospitals, imaging centers and orthopaedic groups that incorporates automatic collimation and can be configured for film/screen radiography and CR or upgraded to DR incorporating either the Trixell DR panel, or the Canon DR panels.

October 30, 2007 - Toshiba America Medical Systems announced that the company will replace its entire fleet of sedans for its sales and service teams with hybrid cars over the next three years, as part of Toshiba's global environmental initiative.

October 30, 2007 - EHRConsultant, a physician advisor dedicated to the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), announced the availability of an educational series about the integration of speech recognition software and EHRs, using videos to provide specific scenarios of speech recognition software in general and specialty use, demonstrating how providers can capture medical information more efficiently.

October 30, 2007- SonoSite Inc. today introduced the S-Cath visualization tool, a specialized ultrasound device designed to meet the specific point-of-care imaging and procedural guidance needs of interventional radiologists and cardiologists.

Barco has created a new 3D reconstruction system, utilizing Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) technology to reportedly improve the speed and accuracy of CT image acquisition.

The 3D reconstruction product, named TDRS-7101, utilizes the computing power of Barco’s MXRT-7100 graphics board to deliver real-time reconstructions of raw CT images with high image quality. In doing so, it reportedly improves the performance of cone-beam CT acquisition systems used for dental imaging, radiation oncology and intra-operative imaging.

Merge’s Fusion RIS MX solution reportedly streamlines the entire radiological information workflow to reduce administrative tasks, provide faster report turnaround, improve cash flow and increase satisfaction of patients, referring physicians and employees.

The Fusion RIS MX is HIPAA-supportive and designed with the help of clients to replicate radiology workflow "best practices" within imaging centers or radiology departments.

Cedara will feature its C4 solution that reportedly delivers desktop integration of clinical applications to an established RIS/PACS solution.

According to the company, system features include shorter time to market with a more efficient integration cycle, streamlined development cycle, leveraging best-of-breed applications and integrated desktop workflow, including clinical applications.

Fluke Biomedical’s new X-ray maintenance, calibration and quality assurance tool for service and radiation management professionals is a compact, totally wireless device. It features simultaneous all-in-one exposure measurement, including HVL and choice of custom readout device or laptop/PDA communication with Zigbee interface for fast display and archiving, according to the manufacturer.

October 29, 2007 - Accuray Inc. recently announced that it is partnering with The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center to launch a prospective clinical study to compare between outcomes of surgery and CyberKnife radiosurgery in early-stage operable lung cancer treatment.

October 29, 2007 - Roche Diagnostics' newly launched CoaguChek XS Plus System offers built-in controls and optional, external liquid controls to help nonwaived clinics monitoring anticoagulation ensure accurate PT/INR (clotting time) test results for patients taking blood thinner medication.

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