The dosimetry option for the KODAK 2000RT CR Plus System allows physicists to perform a wide range of beam and IMRT quality assurance (QA) procedures — along with the platform’s existing ability to capture portal localization, verification and simulation images required for radiation therapy patients. The 2000RT CR Plus System is an all-in-one CR solution for therapy, simulation and dosimetry imaging.

Nucletron B.V. recently released version 3.0 of Oncentra MasterPlan, a treatment planning system that will become the first TPS on the market to facilitate the import of DICOM RT doses from other DICOM-compliant systems, thereby simplifying the evaluation and comparison of plans.

New features will allow users to adapt and streamline their daily work in the radiotherapy clinic. This new release also reportedly allows TMS-Helax users to more easily migrate their patient data and treatment plans into MasterPlan via a DICOM archive.

CIVCO Medical Solutions will display a comprehensive line of implantable fiducial markers for image-guided localization, including Gold soft tissue markers that are cross-cut with a special knurling process to inhibit migration and are available in a variety of configurations, at the 49th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), July 22-26, 2007 in Minneapolis, MN.

Global Dosimetry Solutions Inc., a division of Mirion Technologies, will display its copper doped quartz fiber in vivo dosimeter that is designed to provide a real-time assessment of tissue exposure to radiation during radiodiagnostic and radiotherapeutic procedures, at the 49th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), July 22-26, 2007 in Minneapolis, MN.

July 17, 2007 — Nonin Medical Inc. recently announced the worldwide introduction of Model 7500, a portable tabletop oximeter.

The 7500 features Nonin’s proprietary PureSAT oximetry technology. PureSAT’s fast pulse-by pulse measurement of oxygen saturation and pulse rate is clinically tested and has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance and European CE Mark.

The 7500 meets ISO 9919 requirements as well as accuracy with motion and low perfusion claims.

July 17, 2007 – FASA, the national association representing ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), commented on the CMS’ final rule to reform the way Medicare sets payments for surgical procedures performed in ASCs. Effective January 1, 2008, the CMS rule sets ASC payment rates at no more than 67 percent of the corresponding hospital outpatient department (HOPD) rates for the same procedures. If proposed HOPD rates are adopted, ASC payment rates would be no more than 65 percent of the corresponding HOPD rates.

July 17, 2007 — The nation's 100 Most Wired hospitals show better outcomes in four key areas: mortality rates, patient safety measures from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), core measures from Hospital Compare and average length of stay.

Based on analysis of the ninth annual Most Wired Survey and Benchmarking Study results, hospitals are embracing technology as a key tool for health care quality improvements.

July 17, 2007— Nurses are the backbone of the health industry, caring for patients 24 hours a day, but the U.S. is facing a dire shortage of these professionals.

According to a report released last week by PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Health Research Institute, the U.S. will be short nearly one million nurses by 2020 due to many variables, including retirement. However, accredited online nursing degrees can help fill the void of leadership roles in the nursing industry quickly and effectively.

July 17, 2007 – CyberLogic’s QRT 2000, reportedly a low cost ultrasound system designed for bone quality screening and ideal for emergency rooms, wellness centers and women's centers is expected to gain FDA clearance soon after its 2007 availability.

CyberLogic is reportedly developing the QRT 2000 in phases. The first phase is a handheld, battery powered bone densitometer. Because the systems uses the heel as an indicator, the test can be performed by a physician, technician or nurse and may be used in almost any hospital, outpatient clinic or physician's office.

July 17, 2007 - NightHawk Radiology Holdings Inc. announced the acquisition of Midwest Physician Services LLC, the business services division of St. Paul Radiology, now expanding NightHawk’s service offering and reportedly providing the broadest suite of integrated radiology solutions available with professional services, clinical workflow technology, and now business services.

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