March 30, 2007 - Trauma care took a giant step forward this week when the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the Trauma Care Systems Planning and Development Act (H.R. 727), which will increase the availability of trauma care across the U.S. and thus improve the survival rate for patients suffering from traumatic injuries.

March 30, 2007 � IBM and the University of Washington will focus on Cell Broadband Engine (Cell/B.E) at the upcoming �Workshop on Solving Computational Challenges in Medical Imaging,� to show how next-generation technology currently featured in computer entertainment and video-processing platforms is driving advancements in medical imaging, including ultrasound.

March 30, 2007 - Viztek was recently named 2006 Kodak Point-of-Care Computed Radiography Channel Partner of the Year for its achievement as the leading distributor of Kodak Point-of-Care and OREX ACL CR products, selling more than 400 high-performance, compact systems in 2006.

The award is given annually to the top U.S. reseller of Kodak Point-of-Care products.

March 30, 2007 - According to the latest findings of the New York Early Lung Cancer Action Project, published in the April issue of the journal Radiology, annual computed tomography (CT) screenings identify a high proportion of patients with early-stage lung cancer.

According to the study, the estimated cure rate for lung cancer in the absence of screening is approximately five percent, but increases significantly when the cancer is diagnosed and treated at its earliest stage.

March 29, 2007 - Favorable findings of the investigational drug Cleviprex (clevidipine) compared to current intravenous antihypertensive agents in controlling perioperative hypertension - a potentially harmful elevation in blood pressure just before, during and/or after surgery - were presented for the first time at a late-breaking session at the 56th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology. The findings were from ECLIPSE, the largest safety program to date comparing intravenous antihypertensive therapies.

march 29 - To increase awareness of the effects that musculoskeletal conditions have on individuals, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is sponsoring its 2007 Research Capitol Hill Days, this week, an event promoting federal funding for musculoskeletal research.

Today, orthopaedic surgeons, patients and researchers will meet with members of Congress and personally advocate for investments in the future of musculoskeletal care.

Healthcare providers recently told the Subcommittee on Regulation, Health Care and Trade of the House Small Business Committee that federal investment and leadership are necessary to ensure that health information technology reaches the vast majority of patients who receive care from a small practice.

Although health information technology has demonstrated the ability to dramatically improve the quality and safety of patient care, few small medical providers can afford to implement these technologies because of financial, legal, and technical barriers.

Outpatient Care Technology promotes its second annual Outpatient Excellence Award for oncology centers, recognizing and honoring worthy facilities for their clinical, financial and operational accomplishments and achievements. But we need your help. Please nominate as many worthy oncology centers as you�d like by clicking on the red button in the left-hand column of the front page of OPCT Online (www.opctonline.net).

March 29, 2007 - The launch of the new top tier of computed tomography (CT) imaging equipment caused the North American CT imaging equipment market to lean towards double-digit growth rate in 2004 and 2005, though researchers say a slowdown is unavoidable due to an extended late-adopter phase for the 64-slice CT.

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan reveals that the market earned revenues of $1.57 billion in 2005 and estimates this to reach $2.39 billion in 2012. Vendors are now preparing the way for market assimilation of the next technological leap.

Dynamic Imaging IntegradWeb® MAMMO offers complete digital mammography interpretation workflow, including customizable reading layouts and sequences for any third-party full-field digital mammography system as well as full support for all of the rich functionality of IntegradWeb PACS (to include anywhere access, saving key images for best-in-class referring physicians’ print pages, as well as IHE portable data for imaging (PDI)-compliant CD burning and importation of outside PDI CDs).

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