February 20, 2007 – Still River Systems, based in Littleton, MA, recently announced plans to sell pared-down proton sources with the ability to fit in a treatment room, reducing the size, cost and complexity of an accelerator.

Though Still Rivers Systems has not yet received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance, the company has a contract with Washington University, St. Louis, MO, to create a one-room proton-therapy facility.

February 16, 2007 – Rush University Medical Center recently announced their use of the TomoTherapy Hi-Art System that confirms the exact location of tumors and then delivers tumor treatment, a process known as image guide radiation therapy (IGRT).

The TomoTherapy Hi-Art System combines 3-D imaging from CT scanning with radiation beams, allowing for higher radiation levels with a lower risk of affecting surrounding areas.

February 19, 2007 - Philips recently announced that its speech recognition-based document creation platform SpeechMagic will be integrated with CareRevolution from Electronic Healthcare Systems, to ensure faster availability of accurate medical data in electronic medical records.

February 19, 2007 – Misys Healthcare Systems recently announced the appointment of Roger L. Davenport to the position of Executive Vice President and General Manager, effective immediately.

Davenport, with 25 years of experience, will lead all operations of the organization.

Feb. 16, 2007 - The hospitals rated the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report are considered to be committed to quality patient care. Three of the top five, and more than a third of the 14 who made the list, have something else in common. They use the non-invasive Arctic Sun Temperature Management device to chill critically ill patients, potentially reducing brain damage.