July 17, 2007 - With the help of one of Siemens' highest resolution CT scanners, German researchers recently discovered details of a second structure hidden inside the bust of Nefertiti, one of the most renowned works of ancient Egyptian sculpture, stored at Berlin's Altes Museum.

July 17, 2007 – Beekley Corp. recently introduced the new “Perfect for Digital” line of N-SPOTS, created for marking nipples in mammography and featuring 2.3-millimeter non-metallic pellets that immediately and consistently document the nipple’s location on the screen without causing artifact.

July 17, 2007 – Premier recently announced that it has extended its agreement with MEDRAD Inc. to provide vascular injection systems and related disposables used in Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance (MR) and Cardiovascular (CV) imaging for two additional years.

July 16, 2007 — Four years ago this month, new rules went into effect that restricted the long hours worked by many physicians in training. Now researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have shown that the regulations are associated with somewhat lower death rates in high-risk medical patients in teaching hospitals.

The new work hours are not, however, associated with an improved outcome for surgical patients in teaching hospitals.

July 16, 2007 - TheL14-5W/60, L14-5/38 / L9-4/38 and C7-3/50 / C5-2/60 single-angle needle guidance systems from CIVCO Medical Solutions are designed to work in conjunction with biopsy software on Ultrasonix’ Sonix CEP, Sonix OP, Sonix SP and Sonix RP ultrasound platforms, reportedly providing physicians with increased productivity during ultrasound-guided procedures including tissue biopsy, fluid aspirations and catheter placement.

July 15, 2007 – Under the terms of a recently signed distribution agreement, Oncology Services International (OSI) will market Initia-RT’s products for radiotherapy in the U.S. Initia-RT’s current product offering includes TrackLeaf mMLC with crossleaf architecture and four sets of leaves, and CrossPlan, a comprehensive treatment planning software. Initia is also preparing for release of IGRT products, including TrackBeam real-time imager incorporating dynamic tracking and treatment delivery.

July 16, 2007 – A medical team at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) recently performed image-guided radiosurgery using Trilogy technology from Varian Medical Systems to treat a patient’s trigeminal neuralgia. Trigeminal neuralgia, an intractable disorder of the trigeminal nerve, can cause almost incapacitating pain.

July 16, 2007 – The ColdSPOT with Floral Design from Beekley Corp. now reportedly stays cold three times longer than other products, helping reduce the bleeding, bruising, pain and inflammation that breast biopsy patients may experience. According to the company, the pad’s unique self-adhesive side tabs ensure consistent, targeted, cold therapy over the biopsy site and the advanced moldable gel allows for comfortable product wear throughout the course of treatment.

For more information: www.beekley.com

July 16, 2007 — Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics is showcasing its comprehensive portfolio of performance driven solutions for the first time at the American Association of Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Conference in San Diego. This portfolio is a result of bringing together two strong leaders in the diagnostics industry: former Bayer Healthcare Diagnostics and former DPC.

July 16, 2007 - The 8th annual DHIMS (Digital Healthcare Information Management Systems) Conference, formerly known as the PACS Conference, will be held March 25-29, 2008 at The Westin La Cantera, San Antonio, TX. The University of Rochester’s Department of Imaging Sciences-sponsored conference will focus on interoperability, workflow and other important issues facing the digital environment.

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