A new conversion kit allows users to upgrade their existing Rolloscope M and ML from an analog viewer to an analog/ digital workstation. This Upgrade kit entails a change to the desktop features of your existing Rolloscope M or ML viewer and allows space for insertion of the monitors for your PACS systems.

Broadwest’s Rollux D for Mammography requires no digitizing file rooms and provides auto-masking with one button or footswitch to allow reading without mechanical distractions. Transmitted light around films is minimized by auto-dimming and masking.

Apollo Medical Imaging Technology’s MIStar multipurpose software reportedly combines a broad spectrum of advanced functionalities including CT/MR/NM Perfusion, Diffusion Tensor Fiber Tractography, multimodality Volume Fusion, 3D visualization and analysis along with multimodality solutions. Desktop and laptop PCs running Windows 2000/XP can reportedly directly query and retrieve images over the network at the click of a button.

November 2007

AFP Imaging’s NewTom 3G is an in-office cone-beam CT designed for otolaryngology. The scanner can acquire 360 X-rays in only 36 seconds, and produces — with the aid of primary reconstruction software — a 3D database of the patient’s maxillofacial anatomy.

Designed for the detection, diagnosis and characterization of breast cancer, the SoftScan optical imaging device from Advanced Research Technologies provides functional or physiological information about a lesion, such as tissue perfusion and blood oxygen content, which the company says allows characterization of a lesion as benign or malignant.

Use of the device does not involve painful compression of the breast or ionizing radiation. It can image women with dense breast tissue or who have undergone hormonal therapy, and reportedly reduces the need for painful biopsies.

Siemens Healthcare's MAGNETOM Verio is a 3 Tesla (3T) MRI system with a 70 cm open bore and total imaging matrix (Tim) technology, a system designed to deliver high-field imaging to patients who are claustrophobic, in pain or discomfort or those who weigh up to 550 lbs.

October 31, 2007 - Anthro Corp., a manufacturer of furniture for technology, will introduce its new Carl’s Table, Model CT08, for reading soft copy and for teleradiology applications.

The CT08 is an ergonomic desk with motorized height movement and increased leg speed for quick adjustment from 28.5” to 48.5”. The tilt adjustment facilitates all individual work positions, sitting or standing. The tilting surface supports the forearm and shoulders, reportedly decreasing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. CT08 also has height memory presets for individual users.

October 31, 2007 - Aurora Imaging Technology Inc., will be conducting a free live reimbursement webinar to further support breast imaging facilities, through the delivery of reimbursement support.

This webinar, entitled “Breast MRI: 2008 Coding Changes and Challenges," will take place at noon EST on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007 and will focus on 2008 CPT coding changes, the 2008 final rule for Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS), the 2008 final rule for Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), and Breast MRI Accreditation requirements.

October 31, 2007 - FASA, the national association representing ambulatory surgery centers (ASC), is commending Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) for his leadership in impacting change to expand Medicare beneficiary access to critical surgical services.

October 31, 2007 - Medical device company Intelligent Hospital Systems said today it secured $7.6 million of equity and debt financing to support the North American market introduction of the company’s RIVA (Robotic Intra Venous Automation) system - a self-contained unit for filling IV syringes and bags.

The device will be marketed to hospital pharmacies.

Subscribe to
© Copyright Wainscot Media. All Rights Reserved.
Subscribe Now