The term “2.0” has become the catch phrase for all things next-gen. But is it just meaningless marketing jargon or new conventional wisdom? Or might it simply represent a logical stream of consciousness – making the obvious connections and then harnessing collective intelligence?

May 1, 2007 - TeraRecon, a developer of advanced image processing technology and solutions, announced the availability of time-intensity analysis tools for Breast MRI studies as a standard feature on its industry-leading AquariusNET thin-client server, with advanced pre-processing options available for the recently introduced AquariusAPS server.

May 1, 2007 - GE Healthcare introduced today the Nemoto Dual Shot CT injector, brought to market in collaboration with Nemoto, the CT Injector was designed to help optimize contrast procedures and use, as well as clinical workflow.

The CT injector was created with a design that includes an intuitive two-step anatomical protocol set-up, a unique syringe design that helps in the patient preparation process and features like simultaneous contrast and saline injection.

May 1, 2007 – Siemens Medical Solutions today announced the availability of a new cardiology image management and reporting solution, syngo Dynamics version 6, is a multi-modality, dynamic image review and reporting solution.

May 1, 2007 - Washington Hospital today announced that it is the first in the U.S. to receive shipment and install the new Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion, a noninvasive device for the treatment of brain disorders.

The device reportedly delivers doses of focused radiation without making a single cut to reach the deepest brain tumors while sparing surrounding tissue. The device can reportedly also treat additional disorders, such as brain metastases, vascular malformations, trigeminal neuralgia, epilepsy and Parkinson's disease.

May 1, 2007 - NeuroLogica Corp. recently announced the launch of its CereTom OTOscan, an in-office CT scanner optimized for otolaryngology, reportedly bridging the gap between flat panel dental scanners commonly used in ENT offices and more expensive fixed CT scanners found in hospitals and imaging centers.

May 1, 2007 - Neurologica Corp., a neuroscience-based medical imaging company, launched its CereTom OTOscan in-office CT scanner optimized for Otolaryngology, enabling ENT doctors to cost-effectively scan patients in-office for a quicker diagnosis.

May 1, 2007 — Carestream Health, Inc., a spin off of Kodak’s Health Group that was acquired by Onex, today began officially operating as an independent company with more than 8,100 employees, serving tens of thousands of customers in 150 countries around the world.

April 30, 2007 - The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) and Imaginis Corp. recently announced a Web agreement that will provide radiation technologists, therapists, and oncologists with access to extensive information on women's cancers and health conditions.

April 30, 2007 - Healthcare Informatics magazine and Medical Records Institute Inc. have partnered to bring the Hospital IT Strategy Challenge to TEPR 2007, honoring hospitals that have incorporated innovative IT strategies into their overall strategic planning.

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