The Hologic Inc. TriMark 2S and CeleroMark 2S are titanium breast biopsy markers, containing a unique “hourglass” shape to help clinicians mark and independently identify multiple biopsy sites in the same breast.

2View LLC recently introduced the 2View, a container used for transporting and imaging breast specimens while keeping them untouched.

With a 2View, the surgeon oversees placement of the specimen in the container and directs the OR staff to apply just enough retention pressure to hold the specimen in place without distortion.

The container can be used for transport and imaging, and can supply orthogonal views. There is no need to open the 2View, nor to compress or manipulate the specimen. The specimen remains untouched until it is removed from the container in Pathology.

Siemens Medical Solutions’ fully digital prone table, MammoTest, has expanded Siemens’ biopsy portfolio by offering clinicians the choice of upright or prone stereotactic systems.

September 14, 2007 – Clinical software provider Allscripts said West Penn Allegheny Health System selected Allscripts as its electronic health record (EHR) provider for its primary care network.

September 14, 2007 – A press conference on patient safety and healthcare quality initiatives at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., featured a data mining and artificial intelligence system that helps hospitals rapidly identify hospital-acquired infection hot spots within hospitals.

September 14, 2007 - Parkland Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Services Department is the first in Texas to launch a new self-service check in for ER patients.
Called MediKiosks, the stations were recently added to the triage area in an effort to decrease wait times, improve patient safety and enhance efficiency.

September 14, 2007 - Ultrasonix Medical Corp. announced today that it has signed a distribution agreement with Global Medical Imaging (GMI) for distribution rights in the Southeastern USA, providing coverage to Ultrasonix customers in the states of Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Eastern Tennessee.

September 14, 2007 - With breast cancer affecting over 44,000 women and 300 men each year in the UK, the breast cancer charity, Breakthrough Breast Cancer revealed plans to open three new dedicated research units, which will investigate ways to prevent breast cancer and improve diagnosis and treatments for the disease.

September 14, 2007 - Nucletron announced today the successful management buy-out from Delft Instruments, creating an independent company fully dedicated to radiation oncology, enabling Nucletron to more effectively deliver cancer treatment solutions globally.

September 14, 2007 - Virtual Imaging Inc. received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its new high-resolution digital acquisition system, FluoroPro, which reportedly provides a flexible and inexpensive solution without sacrificing features and performance.

The system consists of a high-resolution CCD camera, an image processor and interface kit. The camera is specifically designed for Fluoroscopic imaging and can reportedly be integrated to any image intensifier to provide excellent image quality in low light conditions.

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