March 26, 2007 – The Ultrasound Division of Siemens Medical Solutions and U-Systems Inc. have entered into an agreement whereby Siemens will distribute U-Systems’ SomoVu automated breast ultrasound system internationally, as Siemens offers a solution to detect cancer in women with dense breast tissue in addition to mammography.


What is the value of a truly multimedia-enabled EHR? For some, it is worth millions, for others, it is the foundation for something of much greater value – decision support.

Radiologists and CIOs debated this topic at an EHR Panel titled “How EHR Will Increase Your Revenue in a PACS Environment” that was organized by Imaging Technology News (ITN) magazine and sponsored by Emageon, held Monday, March 19, 2007, in San Antonio, TX, on the eve of the PACS 2007 conference.


Diagnosoft HARP is software that assists physicians in the analysis of magnetic resonance (MR) images by providing quantitative measurements and visualization of regional heart function. Based on technology from Johns Hopkins University, it’s the first FDA-cleared software designed for the analysis of tagged MR images.


What is the value of a truly multimedia-enabled EHR? For some, it is worth millions, for others, it is the foundation for something of much great value – decision support.

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March 22, 2007 - Siemens Medical Solutions has expanded its molecular imaging research collaboration with The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, with the establishment of a preclinical research center dedicated to the development of new, targeted biomarkers that may help detect cancers earlier, better visualize cancers at the molecular level and provide more effective, tailored therapies.

McKesson announced the general availability of its Connect-RN solution for
nurses - the first product to integrate bar-code medication administration, medication cabinets and pharmacy information systems on a single mobile device.

Snuggle Warm blankets by Smiths Medical are designed for effective and safe patient warming and comfort. Made fabric-like material that is soft and comfortable yet durable resisting tears, punctures and fluids. Designed with safety in mind, the air hole perforations are custom placed to ensure effective heat delivery reducing the risk of hot spots.

Product Features:

The SmartPump Dual Channel (SP-2C) tourniquet by Instrumed delivers complete operating room utility. It supports single cuff, Bier Block and bi-lateral procedures or simultaneous surgeries of both an upper and lower extremity. The dual channel continuously monitors, controls and displays real-time cuff activities. Each cuff’s pressure and inflation time settings are independently managed.

The Neptune Waste Management System offers fluid waste management and smoke evacuation all in one unit. The system collects and disposes of surgical waste fluid within a totally closed system, then disposes of it with little human intervention, reducing operator exposure.

Features
• Protect staff from splash exposure
• Minimizes the need for canisters and red bags
• Reduce solid waste disposal costs
• Independent suction
• Accurate fluid measurement
• Multi-port suction manifold

The Transposal System by Dornoch Medical consists of the Safety Station and High Fluid Cart. The Safety Station empties, cleans, and disinfects reusable 2800cc or disposable 1800cc suction canisters.

The High Fluid Cart conveniently collects up to 48 liters of fluid in one or two reusable reservoir. The High Fluid Cart’s reservoirs are emptied, cleaned and disinfected in the stand-alone Evac Unit or Safety Station Plus.

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