Varian Medical Systems Inc., a supplier of X-ray tubes and the PaxScan line of digital X-ray image detectors, will introduce two new PaxScan products at RSNA 2007. The PaxScan 4336R adds an industry standard 14-by-17-inch detector to Varian’s line of flat panel products. Designed for use in general radiographic applications, the PaxScan 4336R is the industry’s first digital radiography product with the same external dimensions as a conventional 14-by-17-inch film cassette, so it can easily be inserted into a standard bucky or used as a portable imager.

Broadwest will feature its compact solution for comparing digital images with prior mammography films at RSNA 2007.
The Rollux D is an ergonomic system for close proximity to monitors and films in the same viewing plane. Its auto-masking software masks and dims the backlight above the monitors around each frame’s film configuration.
The Rollux D can hold two 5MP monitors, a navigator and a fourth monitor if necessary.

U.S. Electronics Inc. (USEI), a Totoku medical display sales and marketing firm, will exhibit the new LCD display CCL352i2 at RSNA 2007.
This new model is employed with a front sensor system, IPS LCD panel that reportedly provides excellent luminance, contrast and viewing angles. The built-in luminance uniformity compensation feature evens out luminance across the screen and yields high uniformity that exceeds the current standards.

aycan Medical Systems, a supplier of medical imaging solutions, will highlight the company’s offerings at RSNA 2007, including the introduction of aycan workstation OsiriXPRO.
The OsiriXPRO, derived from the open-source project Osirix, is a cost- effective, FDA-cleared, image processing software dedicated to DICOM images for navigation and visualization of multislice/multidimensional (3D reconstruction) studies.

McKesson will feature its Horizon Radiology Manager, the core workflow component of an enterprise-focused RIS-PACS solution, at RSNA 2007.
With such functionality as order management, electronic signature, film management, claims preparation, system administration and management reporting tools, the new release of version 5.6 offers 10 additional clinical features, including allergy indicator enhancements and simplifying the non-reportable workflow.

GE Healthcare will showcase several new interventional cardiology products during RSNA.
The SnapShot Pulse reduces a patient’s X-ray exposure time by up to 70 percent. It works through a process called “prospective triggered gating,” turning CT X-ray on and off at desired times during a patient’s heart rate cycle. In standard cardiac CT exams, the X-ray is on for the duration of a scan, even during periods when a patient’s heart is at an undesirable phase.

Codonics will showcase its complete image distribution solution including the Virtua XR at ASTRO 2007.
From film to color paper, grayscale paper, CD and DVD, the Codonics multimedia solution gives hospitals and imaging and oncology centers a way to provide professional patient consultation tools to their referring physicians and market their practice, according to manufacturer.

NOMOS to Showcase BATCAM Multi-probe IGRT SolutionNOMOS Radiation Oncology, a division of North American Scientific until its scheduled sale to Best Medical International last month, will showcase the BATCAM Multi-probe, its new IGRT system.
The BATCAM Multi-probe integrates a new multiprobe capable ultrasound system into the company's core IGRT product, BATCAM. The new system features an updated abdominal ultrasound probe featuring color doppler ultrasound enabling IGRT for liver and pancreas treatments in addition to prostate and gynecology.

Armstrong Medical will spotlight its Aluminum Auto-Locking Cart with Optional Proximity Reader at ASA 2007.
With this cart, individuals can reportedly wave a card in front of a reader to open and access its contents.
The cart can be locked by pressing the lock button or setting an auto-lock timer for any length of time from one to 998 minutes.

Arizant Healthcare Inc. has announced the addition of a first-of-its-kind product to its Bair Hugger brand, the Model 575 Spinal Underbody blanket.
The blanket, the sixth design in the Bair Hugger Underbody Blanket Series, will make its public debut at ASA 2007.

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