IMPAC Medical Systems Inc., an Elekta Inc. company, promotes its new MOSAIQ oncology information management system at ASTRO 2008.

MOSAIQ, which incorporates Microsoft SQL server, Microsoft .NET technology, a new software architecture and a new user interface designed to improve oncology workflow automation, enables clinicians to centralize computerized physician order entry capabilities (CPOE), create and customize disease-specific patient assessments, apply voice recognition with structured noting and generate consultative report templates from within a single database.

Kodak Weds Digital Oncology, Imaging, IT Systems
The KODAK 2000RT CR Plus System is an all-in-one CR system for portal, simulation and dosimetry quality assurance imaging that offers greater convenience than radiographic film and is more affordable than direct digital imaging technologies.

The Ranfac Corp. Bracketing System is designed to prevent accidental shearing during biopsies. The units are available in three sizes and each are single use and disposable and consist of a needle, a spring hook wire with locating mark to orient location of wire and a stiffening cannula in a sterile pouch.

The ACCULOC system provides high-accuracy localization through an internal reference system of three gold fiducial markers. The ACCULOC software imports the marker images and outputs both the couch moves and final couch coordinates needed to position the target precisely at the isocenter.

Skytron’s Hercules 6700B was created with versatility in mind. A 210-degree top rotation device provides bi-directional flexibility and eliminates any conflicts between surgeon and anesthesiologist during head-end procedures, while providing ample legroom for surgeons who prefer to sit during procedures.
Removable back and leg sections permit the use of an optional 40-inch fully carbon fiber back/leg section, providing speedy, obstruction free imaging amplification for both upper and lower body procedures.

The Biodex Surgical C-arm table features a main panel with backlit liquid crystal display mounts on either side of the table. The LCD screen displays actual tabletop position (all axes) in real time and provides menus and prompts for other functions.
Up to 10 position settings may be stored in the system memory. A “Level” button brings the table to 0 degrees tilt and 0 degrees lateral roll. The “Home” button levels the table and lowers the tabletop to minimum height for patient transfer. Control buttons are identified with easily recognizable icons.

Medline Industries Inc. is launching a new line of patient lifting equipment and a comprehensive patient lifting program. The equipment includes a complete line of both hydraulic and battery-powered stand assists and elevating floor lifts. Medline's new line of patient lifts feature six-point cradles and slings that provide more safety for patients.

Engineered to help healthcare professionals reduce medication errors, the MS1633 FocusBT incorporates Bluetooth V1.2 mobility into the platform of the MS1690 Focus hand-held area imager.
FocusBT is designed to address the challenges faced by healthcare professionals, including bedside medication verification, pharmaceutical dispensing and patient record management.

A new photon-counting full-field digital mammography system, Sectra MicroDose Mammography increases throughput and minimizes radiation exposure. The system is now possible to equip with a Stereotactic add-on for clinical examinations.
The system features the latest developments within photon-counting technology. Photon-counting is a technology for better images, lower dose and fundamental advantages in several advanced applications, such as contrast mammography, dual-energy and tomosynthesis.

64-Bit PACS Enables Larger Image-Volume Viewing
To overcome memory limitations and system performance issues associated with 32-bit technology, especially for CT, breast MR, PET/CT and other large studies, Merge Healthcare recently announced the release of Fusion PACS MX version 2.2 with native 64-bit processing.

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