Duke University engineers have shown that a 3-D ultrasound scanner they developed can successfully guide a surgical robot.
The scanner could find application in various medical settings, according to the researchers. They said the scanner might enable surgeries to be performed without surgeons, a capability that could prove valuable in space stations or other remote locations.

Hologic has announced that it will introduce at RSNA 2006 a new dedicated extremity MRI scanner, Opera, which targets orthopedic specialists as the company increasingly emphasizes bone densitometry systems and skeletal health.
Developed out of Hologic’s partnership with Italian company Esaote, Opera is a redesign of Esaote’s 0.2-tesla E-Scan XQ platform, which now enables complete imaging of all extremities, including hip and shoulder applications. “Real-time positioning” reportedly speeds patient setup and reduces exam times.

Frost & Sullivan selected Aurora Imaging Technology, Inc. as the winner of the 2006 for Niche Player of the Year award for its role as a technology leader in dedicated breast MRI, signaling that MRI is having a significant impact in breast imaging.
Aurora has the only FDA-approved magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner solely for use in breast imaging, and the system can perform breast exams for early detection and long-term monitoring of patients.

NoMoreClipboard.com recently launched a new online personal health record (PHR) aimed at reducing the repetitive paperwork associated with a patient's visit to the doctor's office. Physicians and administrators at the Medical Group Management Associaton's (MGMA) annual conference will have the opportunity to view the application and learn how NoMoreClipboard.com can save office staff time and improve the accuracy of patient information.

Agfa HealthCare announced today that it has signed a multi-million dollar deal with Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, WV, a 260-bed facility that provides a complete Radiology Information System / Picture Archiving and Communication System / Reporting and Computed Radiology (RIS/PACS/Reporting and CR) solution. The installation includes Agfa HealthCare’s IMPAX 6.0 PACS and the newest version of Agfa HealthCare’s reporting solution, TalkStation 3.1.

In an effort to address triple-digit increases in errors related to device use, the Biomedical Research & Education Foundation (BREF) has announced that it has formed a National Committee to develop a National Medical Device Registry. Founding partners are the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Princeton Softech has announced that the American College of Radiology (ACR) has selected Princeton Softech Optim to support data retention objectives in compliance with FDA requirements. Optim also offers benefits for managing continued data growth and reducing storage costs throughout the information lifecycle.

Misys Healthcare Systems has announced a partnership with mTuitive Inc. to better ensure the accuracy of cancer diagnosis in anatomic pathology laboratories. The combined solution uniquely places protocols at the clinical decision makers' fingertips, decreases transcription and other costly services, and enhances the accuracy and immediacy of cancer diagnosis.

TomoTherapy announced today that it has installed its 100th Hi-Art System in Stratton VA Medical Center, as part of Stratton VA’s efforts to be the first government facility to offer TomoTherapy radiation treatments to U.S. veterans.
The TomoTherapy Hi-Art System is designed to target radiation treatment to the patient’s tumor while helping to limit damage to the surrounding tissues. The system combines on-board CT imaging with conformal radiation therapy to provide precision in the treatment of cancer patients.

TeraRecon Inc. and Commissure Inc. have announced a partnership to integrate and deliver seamless workflow orchestration leveraging advanced visualization tools independent of the combination of modalities, RIS and PACS deployed in a given institution. Commissure's RadWhere Suite drives workflow by presenting a consolidated worklist, launching an appropriate viewer, and collecting the results back to the diagnostic report.

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