A new computerized test called the ThinPrep Imager detects more high-grade cervical cancers than a conventional Pap smear, Australian researchers report.
The advantage of this new test is that it could lead to fewer women being retested based on inconclusive Pap smear findings, and allow for a longer time between screenings, the researchers said.

BRIT Systems’ BRIT Vision is designed for use with any FDA-cleared full-field digital mammography (FFDM) system and gives clinicians the ability to scale digitized film, a capability that is critical for examining digital images against prior exams that were captured on a film-screen system.
Other features include tools for selecting prior studies and local storage that clinicians can use to pre-fetch prior studies for comparison. An integrated keypad eliminates the need for a different keypad.

Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) breast cancer specialists in Toronto, Canada, are now using a new way to treat patients by delivering a one-time dose of radiation during surgery called intraoperative radiation therapy that takes less than one hour and reportedly eliminates the need for further radiation treatments.

A new feature on MayoClinic.com now provides context and answers questions about the connection between HRT and breast cancer rates raised by a recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine, which reported a nine percent drop in breast cancer rates from 2001 to 2004 among women age 50 and older.

FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA Inc announces the availability of the XG2000, a digital X-ray system designed to meet the workflow needs of facilities requiring a two cassette-slot CR reader.
The XG2000 is the only CR product on the market that can be field-upgraded to four cassette slots when patient capacities demand a higher volume system.
When enabled, throughput is increased by more than 18 percent, processing 122 14-inch-by-17-inch imaging plates per hour with image preview beginning in only 11 seconds.

Carestream Health Inc. announced that it is now taking orders for its newest version of KODAK CARESTREAM PACS that includes native 3-D and cardiac features and integrated applications including orthopedic digital imaging for surgical planning and templating and image fusion software for use by oncologists.
The KODAK CARESTREAM PACS platform also supports upgrades to the KODAK CARESTREAM Mammography Workstation and equips the system’s virtual desktop with enhanced dynamic streaming capabilities that speed image review.

Suburban Surgical Co. Inc. offers a variety of durable stainless steel carts with many features from which to choose.
Doors open 270 degrees for loading and unloading, latch in open position and lift off hinges. External handles extend the full width of the cart for easier maneuvering and the full wrap-around vinyl bumper extends beyond the cart sides and handle to protect doorways and walls.
SSCI offers a selection of stainless steel carts for mobilizing supplies and equipment, or enclosed carts for emergencies or surgical procedures.

Herman Miller for Healthcare offers a new collection of automated, height-adjustable tables and specialized point-of-care carts.
The collection of tables includes three work surfaces that can be lowered and raised electronically by operating a switch and one table that can be manually adjusted. The work surface height can be adjusted from 26 inches to 42 inches. Additionally, all of the carts contain a storage component underneath the work surface.

Anthro Corp.’s Zido is a compact technology cart, ready to customize for use with a PC, medical equipment or for lab applications.
Equipped with a small sturdy slate blue colored frame, Zido reportedly has excellent mobility on four-inch casters. It is available in various widths and heights and provides flexibility in creating a cart for small spaces. Grey shelves have a weight capacity of 50 pounds and the entire cart has a 150-pound overall weight limit.

M-3101-DX Exchange Carts from Medical Design Systems feature a unique fifth wheel design for reportedly easy maneuverability as well as a FlexLok door to safely store supplies.
Carts are equipped with removable wire baskets, ABS trays, adjustable shelves, or other options that utilize space. According to the manufacturer, limitless storage possibilities make this the most versatile and complete storage facility on wheels.

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