October 15, 2007 - The Massachusetts Hospital Association recently released new data highlighting how well hospitals are providing care in two key nursing-sensitive areas - patient falls and patient falls that result in injury.

Additionally, Massachusetts Hospitals announced they are collecting statewide hospital data on pressure ulcer prevalence (bedsores) and will make that information available to the public in November. The association said this is one of the public release of this data is the first voluntary release of its kind in the nation.


For cancer treatment and imaging specialists, the 10th month of the year is the time to celebrate more than just Columbus Day and Halloween. October plays host to no less than five significant events for oncology and radiology.
The first full week is designated Nuclear Medicine Week by the Society for Nuclear Medicine and the SNM Technologist Section to recognize nuclear medicine and molecular imaging professionals.
Monday, October 19, is designated National Mammography Day.

Sporting a name like Battlefield Imaging, which was derived from a prominent and bloody Civil War campaign that happened nearby 144 years ago, it’s almost ironic that the Ringgold, GA-based outpatient imaging center is so dedicated to cooperation, customer service and harmony.

The tried and true old workhorse of imaging modalities, particularly for women’s healthcare, has demonstrated its longevity but it’s also evolving to address future needs in the face of newer and more advanced imaging modalities.
That includes adopting at least one computed tomography characteristic and 4D capabilities. Healthcare facilities also see considerable growth in compact, hand-held models, as well as ergonomic design in mobile, cart-based models.
So what might the future hold for ultrasound technology?

October 15, 2007 - Oncologists need to consider the affects on the cardiovascular system when treating early breast cancer, according to a review article in the Oct. 9 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

October 15, 2007 - Low-dose coronary CT angiogram (CCTA) could be better for testing asymptomatic patients for heart attack risk, according to researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA.

October 15, 2007 - Plantation MRI, a diagnostic imaging center providing advanced MRI, ultrasound and X-ray services, has selected RIS Concepts to supply its digital solution to support the tracking and reporting of diagnostic exams, reportedly highlighting paperless workflow and utilizing its modality worklist and Web-based twain scanning for comprehensive digital information storage.

October 15, 2007 – Siemens recently introduced the new Symbia E series SPECT imager at the 2007 European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) Annual Congress.

The Symbia E is the newest addition to the Symbia family of SPECT and SPECT•CT imaging systems. It provides users with a high-quality SPECT imager that can lead to improved clinical confidence, reliability and versatility.

October 15, 2007 - Medical Displays for Less recently announced that the company is now shipping Totoku's newest medical 5MP LCD display for mammography, ME551i2, reportedly the first FDA cleared 5MP display with a list price under $10,000.

October 15, 2007 – iCRco Inc. will introduce its new iDR system, a sealed scanning DR system that reportedly generates high resolution and superior quality images, fully processed and delivered to a review station in 30 seconds, at RSNA 2007 in Chicago.

The new DR system can reportedly be configured to wirelessly transmit an image over an internal network or internet connection and can work over standard network connections. The company is currently looking for OEM vendors to combine the iDR module with its X-ray systems to introduce this technology as a complete package

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