A new scalable, high-quality Web-based RIS for small single to multi-facility organizations will be showcased. It is a 100 percent browser-based application featuring real-time scheduling, workflow, dictation, transcription, patient demographics, scanning and PACS/billing interface. Referral physicians can request scheduling and obtain radiology reports/documents automatically and via the Web. A cardiology module is also available.

For small outpatient practices or large hospitals, PowerServer RIS provides a unified solution for both image management and practice management.
This practice management solution is joined with the PowerServer and facilitates a fully digital, paperless environment. This combination of technologies helps a facility increase productivity, lower costs and maintain the highest quality of patient care.

The redesign and V2.4 Feature Set includes: product redesign; initial support for application backup/restore; support of Elesys Duet 400 drive/printer; support for manual drives; and disaster recovery.

RadSuite is a suite of integrated, enterprise productivity tools. It offers: enterprise body transparency, which leverages the OpenGL graphics standard to offer native rendering of 3-D volumes using high-quality, real-time ray-tracing; integrated 2-D/3-D tools; technologist QC workflow and Web admin tools; PowerScribe integration; Personal Content Manager with JPEG2000; and StudyNotes.

FUSION RIS is a completely integrated business workflow solution, which includes all of the easy navigation, worklist management, group practice deployment, integration capabilities and security features that have allowed clients to accelerate productivity from scheduling through billing, reporting and distribution of results.

INTELEVIEWER stand-alone workstation edition features full DICOM support, including DICOM query/retrieve, store, print supporting presentation state key images and runs on a standard PC workstation running Windows OS.

RapidScreen is the first and only FDA-cleared chest X-ray CAD system to assist the radiologist in detecting early-stage lung cancer. It is a powerful cancer detection tool designed to quickly identify solitary pulmonary nodules between 9 and 30 mm and other suspicious nodules on the original standard AP/PA chest X-ray, providing a virtual second pair of eyes for the radiologist. The system offers film and filmless solutions as well as an upgrade path for those seeking to evolve from film to digital in the foreseeable future.

The new NEC Professional series contains over 20 new features that produce crisp, clear images; enable better control and connectivity; increase energy efficiency; and provide greater adjustment versatility.
The series utilizes a high-end IPS panel and develops features such as a 12-bit Look Up Table for crisp, clear images; has selectable gamma settings including a DICOM GSDF curve for grayscale image viewing; and ColorComp for unparalleled grayscale and color uniformity.

Kodak has received clearance from the FDA for several specialized functions that enable radiologists to diagnose images generated by cardiac CT exams. These specialized functions include: cardiac review and analysis; cardiac cage removal in 3-D imaging; and cardiac calcium scoring. These features will be integrated into the next version of KODAK CARESTREAM PACS software, which is scheduled for commercial availability in mid-2006.

Mayo Clinic has announced it has developed a series of MRI devices that make it easier to diagnose injuries and diseases that affect wrists, forearms, elbows, hands and fingers. Mayo worked with IBM Engineering and Technology Services and IBM Design Consulting Services on this solution. With recent FDA approval, the group plans to market these devices to other medical centers nationwide.

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