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.

October 31, 2007 – Getinge USA today entered into an agreement with GE Healthcare to service GETINGE washer/disinfectors and steam sterilizers in more than 200 facilities that contract with GE Healthcare to provide a host of asset management services.

Getinge USA was also awarded a contract with Premier Inc., one of the nation’s largest healthcare purchasing networks, to offer detergents and cleaners to 1,700 hospitals and more than 47,000 other healthcare sites.

October 31, 2007 — Carestream Health Inc. today introduced its new KODAK DIRECTVIEW DR 3500, a compact digital radiography system that delivers a small footprint, functionality and convenience required by hospitals, outpatient imaging centers and clinics that serve orthopedic specialists and other physicians.

October 31, 2007 - NDS Surgical Imaging was named this week as the recipient of the 2007 North American Frost and Sullivan Award for Technology Leadership in the medical display market.

NDS Surgical Imaging has built on its success in the surgical display market to become a major player in the medical display market. It has assessed surgeons’ needs and delivers several technologically advanced devices.

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