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.

October 29, 2007 – Sage Software Healthcare Inc. today unveiled Intergy by Sage On-Demand, an ASP version of their popular Intergy by Sage practice management system and Intergy EHR by Sage electronic health records system at the annual conference of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA).

October 29, 2007 - Stryker Medical recently launched a new high acuity bed called InTouch, which gathers bed information for each patient, has an on-board protocol to encourage compliance based practices, can control other patient care equipment, and through a full-featured data port can connect into hospital computer systems.

October 29, 2007 - Logical Images Inc. recently announced “MRSA Visual Knowledge,” a free online resource that aids in the identification of MRSA infections.

Logical Images’ “MRSA Visual Knowledge” is now available at www.LogicalImages.com/resourcesMRSA.htm to educate doctors by providing trusted medical images of confirmed MRSA skin infections combined with expert-written clinical information.

October 29, 2007 - HealthTek Software Solutions recently licensed First DataBank’s OrderView Med Knowledge Base, a computerized physician order entry (CPOE) ready drug database designed for medication ordering and prescribing.

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