Medical Imaging back issues from September 2007:
Oral contrast for GI imaging gains ground.(E-Z-EM Inc. introduces VoLumen oral contrast for gastrointestinal imaging)
Sep 01, 2007; ... In August 2004, E-Z-EM Inc, Lake Success, NY, introduced its new VoLumen oral contrast for gastrointestinal (GI) imaging. VoLumen was inspired by negative neutral contrasts designed for MR enterography; its makeup is similar to a positive contrast manufactured by E-Z-EM, but it contains ...
Siemens launches new PEV tool for CT colonography.(MRI & CT)
Sep 01, 2007; ... New from Siemens Medical Solutions, Malvern, Pa, is a new version of its syngo colonography polyp enhanced viewing (PEV) tool. The solution helps radiologists detect polyp-shaped objects between 6 mm and 25 mm in size, and can now be used in both clean-prepped and solid-liquid tagged ...
CME courses for breast MRI CAD.(MRI & CT)
Sep 01, 2007; ... The International Center for Postgraduate Medical Education (ICPME), Ithaca, NY, recently received an educational grant from Confirma Inc, Bellevue, Wash, to develop a new curriculum of continuing medical education (CME) for breast MRI computer-aided detection (CAD). The curriculum ...
GE Healthcare ranks first for CT and MR.(MRI & CT)
Sep 01, 2007; ... GE Healthcare, Waukesha, Wis, rated first in overall service performance for CT and MR, according to the latest report from independent third-party research firm IMV ServiceTrak, Greenbelt, Md. The ServiceTrak report, which is based on user rankings, provides an analysis of service trends ...
More facilities turn to IVUS for PCI.(intravascular ultrasound)(percutaneous coronary intervention)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Coronary artery disease, which affects more than 13 million Americans, is the leading cause of death in the nation. Traditionally, angiography has been used to give physicians an understanding of the plaque buildup within arteries. Based on that information, physicians then choose a stent ...
Hybrid 3D ultrasound: a contender to CT and MR?(Tech Zoom)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Researchers at Cambridge University, in collaboration with industrial partner Dynamic Imaging, Livingstone, UK, are developing a "hybrid" 3D ultrasound system with the potential to provide data so detailed it could replace CT or MR in certain applications, according to an August 15 article ...
FDA clears Ashva iMagic software.(ULTRASOUND)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Newly cleared by the FDA is iMagic 2.0, an ultrasound image management system from Indian PACS developer Ashva Technologies Ltd, Plymouth, Minn. The iMagic software has been approved for a variety of tasks, including ultrasound image archiving, manipulation, creation of template-based ...
"Brain scope" peeks inside skull.(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007; ... A new 3D ultrasound scanner developed by biomedical engineers at the Duke University Pratt School of Engineering, Durham, NC, shows potential for real-time imaging of the brain. The "brain scope" is inserted into the skull through a burr hole, enabling bedside evaluation of patients when ...
IMRT: fewer side effects for females.(ONCOLOGY)
Sep 01, 2007; ... A study in the August 1 edition of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, the official journal of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, reports that women with early-stage breast cancer who receive intensity modulated radiation therapy ...
Aurora welcomes Nobel laureate to advisory board.(Aaron Ciechanover appoints Aurora Imaging Technology Inc.)
Sep 01, 2007; ... On August 13, the 2004 Nobel laureate in Chemistry, Aaron Ciechanover, MD, Dsc, joined the advisory board of Aurora Imaging Technology Inc, North Andover, Mass. Ciechanover is a Distinguished Research Professor of Biochemistry in the Rappaport Faculty of Medicine and Research Institute of ...
Combating cervical cancer.(ONCOLOGY)
Sep 01, 2007 ... While the new vaccine for cervical cancer caused some controversy among parties concerned with the privacy rights of young women, new developments in cervical screening and detection remain a priority. In the United States--where cervical cancer strikes about 10,000 women a year and causes ...
Organon and Philips team on study of drug effects at the molecular level.(ONCOLOGY)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Philips Medical Systems' European counterpart has joined forces with N.V. Organon, Oss, Eindhoven, the Netherlands, to develop new drugs and therapies for mental disorders and cancer. Using biomarkers and Philips' medical imaging technology, researchers hope to study the effects of ...
The cutting edge: intermountain implements gamma knife perfexion.(ONCOLOGY)
Sep 01, 2007; ... On August 14, the Jon and Karen Huntsman Cancer Center at Intermountain Medical Center, Murray, Utah, saw the first use of its latest radiation treatment technology purchase--the Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion from Elekta, Norcross, Ga. Stereotactic radiosurgery, including the procedures ...
Early diagnosis, prevention with MRI.(Spotlight on Study)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007; ... A study in the August 11 issue of The Lancet assesses the sensitivity with which ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is diagnosed by mammography and breast MRI. "MRI for Diagnosis of Pure Ductal Carcinoma in Situ: A Prospective Observational Study," conducted by researchers at the ...
CardiArc SPECT system up for clinical trials.(Research Alert)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Independent research institutions will put the CardiArc SPECT system from CardiArc Inc, Lubbock, Tex, to the test. Both Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, and Emory University, Atlanta, will evaluate the performance and design of the cardiovascular camera in clinical settings. The unit is ...
Philips puts the magic in speech recognition technology.(Aberdeen Royal Infirmary uses SpeechMagic solution from Royal Philips Electronics )
Sep 01, 2007; ... On August 15, the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI), Aberdeen, UK, implemented the SpeechMagic solution from Royal Philips Electronics, Amsterdam, giving its 60 radiologists access to front-end speech recognition. With SpeechMagic, dictations are automatically transformed into text, allowing ...
Bolstering data collection for transplant programs: service saves staff time, makes patients a priority.(INFORMATICS)
Sep 01, 2007; ... The collection of a patient's disparate medical records is never an easy process. Having a strict time constraint--and needing to collect a great deal of material--makes what's already a headache into a full-blown migraine. But that's what transplant coordinators do, day in and day out, ...
ATDEC launches new monitor mounts.(Tech Zoom)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Three new releases from ATDEC, Sydney, Australia, enable more efficient mounting of flat-panel displays. The Visidec Focus Micro is a versatile desk pole-mount system; the Visidec Focus Wall is a space-saving wall-mount; and the Telehook TH-30-50-RW offers 360-degree rotation capability ...
SmartDraw offers unlimited access to medical illustrations.(INFORMATICS)
Sep 01, 2007; ... When used to create anatomical diagrams or patient handouts, a picture may be worth a thousand words--but it also can cost health care professionals a pretty penny, especially when an image is copyrighted. SmartDraw Healthcare Edition 2008, released this month from SmartDraw, San Diego, ...
Fluke offering free dosimeter.(Fluke Biomedical Corp.)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Fluke Biomedical, a division of Fluke Corp, Everett, Wash, is offering a free dosimeter alongside their x-ray service kits through the end of the year. The 06-526 Rad-Check Plus Dosimeter will be packaged with both the 199XRAY and 35080M199XRAY ScopeMeter for x-ray imaging service and ...
Mammography PACS, workstations, and the digital conversion.(R&F)
Sep 01, 2007; ... On July 9, Fujifilm Medical Systems USA Inc, Stamford, Conn, introduced the latest version of its PACS. Synapse 3.2 contains enhancements to the company's reading protocol technology and to its mammography capabilities; equipped to address the rapid adoption of digital mammography with ...
Get the lead out! New Thermocomp composites for x-ray shielding.(GE Plastics introduces thermocomp composites)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007; ... A new line of thermoplastic materials with high specific gravity (HSG) from GE Plastics, Pittsfield, Mass, could replace lead in many health care applications that call for radiation shielding. The LNP Thermocomp high-density compounds enable x-ray shielding without the use of known toxic ...
Hospital adopts direct digital system: streamlines imaging process, enhances patient care.(R&F)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Carbondale, Ill, recently installed the three-panel Q-Rad-Digital ceiling-mounted system from Quantum Medical Imaging, Ronkonkoma, NY. The 132-bed facility, which is part of the Southern Illinois Healthcare system, serves as the regional medical center for ...
The evolution and revolution of PACS.(Picture Archiving and Communications System )
Sep 01, 2007; ... Ten years ago, only the most well-endowed hospitals had a PACS. Today, it is affordable and required equipment for radiology practices, large and small. But PACS is still evolving from its tele-radiography days. As RIS software becomes more integrated into products, PACS is starting its ...
Smart game plans: advances in gaming technology promise to improve medical imaging.
Sep 01, 2007; ... A 65-year-old woman has presented to the ER with severe shortness of breath. She has been to the cath lab and needs intervention. She has a history of bypass to the right coronary artery, and the imaging results show a diffusing disease graft. Further observation indicates a tight 90% to ...
A Rush to meet varied needs: from smaller footprints to higher-resolution output, radiology teams are demanding printers that suit their work setting and their specialty. Manufacturers are providing a speedy response with high-speed solutions.
Sep 01, 2007; ... Medical printers and imagers have many capabilities, numerous new features, and different approaches to address varied needs--from high-volume, high-resolution output required in more developed countries to compact, low-cost systems preferred in less developed regions. Although each ...
The digital debate: film is losing favor, but the role of successor is still up for grabs.
Sep 01, 2007; ... For more than 100 years, film was the mainstay of radiography imaging. Supported by bulky light boxes and cumbersome labs with chemicals, it has been--and still is--a proven, reliable source. Over the last 15 years, film has been challenged by computed radiography (CR). With ...
Free web-based EMR from Glenwood Systems.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Glenwood Systems, Waterbury, Conn, has released GlaceEMR 2.0, a free, Web-supported electronic medical record (EMR) maintained by advertising revenue. The Glenwood EMR is CHHIT-certified and includes no charges, costs, or fees for licenses, software support, or upgrades. It automates the ...
Radiotherapy treatment planning tool from Varian.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007 ... The FDA recently cleared a new radiotherapy treatment planning tool from Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto, Calif. The Smart Segmentation feature, which has been added to Varian's Eclipse treatment planning product, is a fully automatic tool that uses intelligent software to identify and ...
Enhanced version of CAD system from iCAD.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007 ... New from iCAD Inc, Nashua, NH, is an update to its flagship SecondLook CAD system. The latest version, SecondLook 8.1, provides full support for film-to-digital conversion of prior x-ray films, while applying comprehensive CAD technology to the digitized images. The upgrade enables ...
Point-of-care blood analyzer from E-Z-EM.(E-Z-EM Inc. introduces EZ CHEM blood analyzer )(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007 ... A new blood analyzer from E-Z-EM Inc, Lake Success, NY, is a point-of-care device for conducting blood assays in patients prior to certain imaging procedures. EZ CHEM can perform a simple test for assessing kidney function within the imaging suite, producing results in as little as 30 ...
New version of fDAD from Neurognostics.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Neurognostics Inc, Milwaukee, has released version 2.0 of its Functional Data Acquisition Device (fDAD). The latest version incorporates new features and improvements that add functionality to the original software platform, including an easy-to-use fMRI application tool, which ...
Fully featured preconfigured RIS from Carestream Health.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007 ... New from Carestream Health Inc, Rochester, NY, is a fully featured preconfigured version of the Kodak Carestream RIS designed for use by small- to medium-sized hospitals. The Kodak Carestream RIS Standard Configuration offers high functionality and comprehensive reporting at a more ...
Sonohysterography and biopsy functionality in one device.(EMERGING TECHNOLOGY)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007 ... The Goldstein SonoBiopsy Catheter from Cook Medical, Spencer, Ind, combines saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS) and biopsy functionality in a single device, providing physicians with the increased visibility offered by a sonohysterography during a diagnostic image ultrasound and the ...
Have it your way.(TO THE POINT)(Editorial)
Sep 01, 2007; ... I've never played a video game. I inherited an iPod Shuffle from my musician husband, but I never use it. A BlackBerry is something I eat. While my friends refuse to miss a Hollywood blockbuster, I spend my time at run-down off-Broadway theaters. I was never a fan of popular culture, and ...