CHICAGO — November 30, 2008 — Demonstrating a commitment to efficiency in diagnostic imaging, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. will feature the Kalare™ R&F system at this year's Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting held in Chicago, Nov. 30 – Dec. 5 (Booth #3429, South Hall).
The Kalare R&F system combines a superior user interface and feature set with true all-digital imaging for fluoroscopic and radiographic examinations. With its high-resolution, removable, flat panel detector, all digital images can be captured and displayed instantly on dedicated digital workstations.
"Toshiba's Kalare accommodates a variety of patients and exam types, helping meet the growing demands of today's hospitals," explained Robert Micer, director, X-ray Vascular Business Unit, Toshiba. "The removable, integrated DR panel dramatically improves patient care, increases overall workflow and eliminates the need for conventional film."
source: Toshiba
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Canon Develops Flat-Panel X-ray Detector for Fluoroscopy with Plans for Future Commercial Release
TOKYO, Nov 26, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Canon Inc. today announced plans to enter the medical fluoroscopic device market with the development of a new portable flat-panel DR (digital radiography) system capable of both viewing dynamic and capturing static X-ray images.
Canon launched the CXDI-11, the world's first static-image DR system, in 1998, and since that time has introduced nine generations of flat panel technology with a variety of products, including general DR sensors for use in upright stands, universal stands and imaging tables, as well as portable DR sensors. Now, with the development of its new system, Canon announces its crossover to the dynamic imaging market.
Building on the outstanding image quality and speed of the CXDI series for radiography, Canon developed a compact, lightweight DR system capable of both viewing moving images and capturing static X-ray images. While the newly developed prototype accommodates standard static X-ray image capture of the chest area and extremities, it also enables "X-ray fluoroscopy," which radiographers can use to observe dynamic images of internal organs, such as those used in digestion, for optimal timing in capturing static images.
source: MarketWaych
Canon launched the CXDI-11, the world's first static-image DR system, in 1998, and since that time has introduced nine generations of flat panel technology with a variety of products, including general DR sensors for use in upright stands, universal stands and imaging tables, as well as portable DR sensors. Now, with the development of its new system, Canon announces its crossover to the dynamic imaging market.
Building on the outstanding image quality and speed of the CXDI series for radiography, Canon developed a compact, lightweight DR system capable of both viewing moving images and capturing static X-ray images. While the newly developed prototype accommodates standard static X-ray image capture of the chest area and extremities, it also enables "X-ray fluoroscopy," which radiographers can use to observe dynamic images of internal organs, such as those used in digestion, for optimal timing in capturing static images.
source: MarketWaych
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Diagnostic Imaging to Deliver Its 11th Annual Webcast of Key Events Taking Place at RSNA 2008
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 24, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Diagnostic Imaging will produce its 11th Annual Webcast From the RSNA based on proceedings from the upcoming Radiology Society of North America Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting taking place in Chicago, IL, from November 30th through December 5th. This popular resource will feature daily coverage of events taking place and will be available on DiagnosticImaging.com.
"The webcast allows viewers the opportunity to join our team of editors as they navigate the clinical sessions and exhibit halls for breaking scientific and business news," says John Hayes, Editor of Diagnostic Imaging. "In addition, coverage will also include the latest developments in imaging technologies and applications."
Viewers will gain insight through the reporting of news, special features and opinion pieces as well as in-depth business analysis. In addition, the Webcast will also provide an extensive image gallery of events taking place as well as allowing users to search by topic, modality or date.
source: MarketWatch
"The webcast allows viewers the opportunity to join our team of editors as they navigate the clinical sessions and exhibit halls for breaking scientific and business news," says John Hayes, Editor of Diagnostic Imaging. "In addition, coverage will also include the latest developments in imaging technologies and applications."
Viewers will gain insight through the reporting of news, special features and opinion pieces as well as in-depth business analysis. In addition, the Webcast will also provide an extensive image gallery of events taking place as well as allowing users to search by topic, modality or date.
source: MarketWatch
Friday, November 21, 2008
AMICAS Unveils Next Generation PACS at RSNA 2008
BOSTON, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ AMICAS, Inc., a leader in radiology and medical image and information management solutions, today announced that AMICAS PACS™ Version 6.0 will be prominently displayed at the 2008 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting from November 30 to December 5, 2008, in Chicago, IL. AMICAS will be in booth #7128.
AMICAS PACS Version 6.0 introduces intrinsic 3D, sophisticated mammography workflow, advanced personalization and hanging protocols, and patient-centric reading to the radiology marketplace.
Version 6.0 introduces the next generation of AMICAS PACS, which combines the intuitive, easy-to-use, Web-based design of previous versions of AMICAS PACS with major enhancements to the image viewing toolset. Complementing the industry leading RealTime Worklist™, Version 6.0 introduces the Halo Viewer™, which includes advances in functionality aimed at increasing radiologist productivity and designed to help improve the quality of reading.
source: AMICAS
AMICAS PACS Version 6.0 introduces intrinsic 3D, sophisticated mammography workflow, advanced personalization and hanging protocols, and patient-centric reading to the radiology marketplace.
Version 6.0 introduces the next generation of AMICAS PACS, which combines the intuitive, easy-to-use, Web-based design of previous versions of AMICAS PACS with major enhancements to the image viewing toolset. Complementing the industry leading RealTime Worklist™, Version 6.0 introduces the Halo Viewer™, which includes advances in functionality aimed at increasing radiologist productivity and designed to help improve the quality of reading.
source: AMICAS
Monday, November 17, 2008
McKesson and Swissray Partner to Deliver Advanced Digital Imaging to Fast-Paced Radiology and Imaging Departments
ATLANTA, Nov 04, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- McKesson, the world's leading provider of healthcare information technology (IT), announced today that it has signed a distribution agreement with Swissray International, Inc., the pioneer and worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of state-of-the-art Digital Radiography (DR) systems. In addition to its industry-leading Horizon Medical Imaging(TM) picture archiving and communication system (PACS), McKesson will sell Swissray's DR technology. Together the systems provide imaging departments and centers with enhanced workflow and performance capabilities to speed the patient care process.
"McKesson is pleased to count Swissray as one of our valued imaging partners," said Rod O'Reilly, vice president and general manager of McKesson's Medical Imaging Group. "With the Swissray DR, we can provide an end-to-end digital solution for the most common modality and procedure types, while taking full advantage of the inherent workflow features in Horizon Medical Imaging. This is particularly valuable in imaging areas where speed and performance are key, such as emergency rooms and pediatric-focused facilities."
source: Marketwatch
"McKesson is pleased to count Swissray as one of our valued imaging partners," said Rod O'Reilly, vice president and general manager of McKesson's Medical Imaging Group. "With the Swissray DR, we can provide an end-to-end digital solution for the most common modality and procedure types, while taking full advantage of the inherent workflow features in Horizon Medical Imaging. This is particularly valuable in imaging areas where speed and performance are key, such as emergency rooms and pediatric-focused facilities."
source: Marketwatch
Sunday, November 16, 2008
IMIX Americas to Debut New Workstation Software at RSNA 2008
STERLING, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IMIX Americas Inc., a provider of innovative digital radiography (DR) systems, today introduced new workstation software with an enhanced user interface that delivers improved workflow and productivity. The new software—the first to allow the seamless integration of CCD, CR, and flat panel components—will be demonstrated at the 2008 Radiological Society of North America meeting in Chicago, Nov. 30–Dec. 4 (Booth 5865).
Designed for all IMIX Americas’ DR products, the software offers intuitive graphical workflow from patient entry through exam planning and image analysis. With integrated generator and detector control, the software features touch-screen operation, professional image viewer, multi-media exam positioning guide, integrated HIS/RIS communication, and CR reader control. It also includes comprehensive measurement packages and DICOM 3.0 work list query, store and send functions, as well as the ability to record macros for frequently repeated exams.
source: Business Wire
Designed for all IMIX Americas’ DR products, the software offers intuitive graphical workflow from patient entry through exam planning and image analysis. With integrated generator and detector control, the software features touch-screen operation, professional image viewer, multi-media exam positioning guide, integrated HIS/RIS communication, and CR reader control. It also includes comprehensive measurement packages and DICOM 3.0 work list query, store and send functions, as well as the ability to record macros for frequently repeated exams.
source: Business Wire
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
European studies confirm Agfa HealthCare’s DX-S CR system delivers high quality results with reduced X-ray dose
Agfa HealthCare, a leading provider of IT-enabled clinical workflow and diagnostic imaging solutions, announces today that two recent independent studies have confirmed that the company’s pioneering DX-S offline detector system delivers high quality diagnostic exposures with significantly reduced patient exposure dose. A study by the University Clinical Center of Giessen and Marburg in Germany evaluated the dose and quality performance of Agfa HealthCare’s DX-S system, compared to the performance of a 400 speed class screen/film system. The study involved 200 thoracic exposures from children . The second study, by the Friedrich Schiller University in Jena, Germany, covered larger children and adolescents and exposures using a chest phantom . The results were evaluated by five investigators. Both studies concluded that, with Agfa HealthCare’s DX-S system, the dose could be reduced by up to 50 percent, without reducing the diagnostic quality.
source: AGFA
source: AGFA
Monday, November 10, 2008
Study finds rise in rate of diagnostic imaging in managed care
Use of radiology imaging tests has soared in the past decade with a significant increase in newer technologies, according to a new study that is the first to track imaging patterns in a managed care setting over a substantial time period.
Study results are reported in the November/December 2008 issue of the journal “Health Affairs,” which focuses on the pros and cons of the medical technology boom, the biggest driver of increasing healthcare costs.
A team of researchers from the University of California, San Francisco and the Group Health Center for Health Studies in Seattle conducted the study using data from 377,000 patients enrolled in the Group Health Cooperative in Washington state between 1997 and 2006. The study population underwent five million radiology tests during this 10-year period.
Analysis showed an increase in all type of imaging technologies, with the majority of the tests being X-ray procedures. The average total imaging cost per patient, per year doubled during the study period, from $229 to $443.
source: Kirsten Michener, UCSF News Office
Study results are reported in the November/December 2008 issue of the journal “Health Affairs,” which focuses on the pros and cons of the medical technology boom, the biggest driver of increasing healthcare costs.
A team of researchers from the University of California, San Francisco and the Group Health Center for Health Studies in Seattle conducted the study using data from 377,000 patients enrolled in the Group Health Cooperative in Washington state between 1997 and 2006. The study population underwent five million radiology tests during this 10-year period.
Analysis showed an increase in all type of imaging technologies, with the majority of the tests being X-ray procedures. The average total imaging cost per patient, per year doubled during the study period, from $229 to $443.
source: Kirsten Michener, UCSF News Office
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Viztek Introduces Portable DR to the Radiology Market
Viztek, the Jacksonville-based medical imaging solutions company, introduces at RSNA 2008 a portable, digital radiography (DR) detector that enhances workflow and supports uniquely flexible positioning for a full range of exams.
The 14” x17” portable DR unit integrates easily with most existing wall stands and table buckys without modification, while an affordable tool to enhance any radiology practice. It delivers superior quality images in as few as five seconds. The Viztek DR panel is enclosed in a durable, lightweight shock- and water-resistant casing that weighs only 8.6lbs. Viztek’s latest DR technology has the highest lp/mm at 3.6 with a 100 percent fill factor, supporting efficient collection of light and imaging from multiple exams. Additionally, the DR features a 14-bit a/d conversion for superb image quality.
source: Viztek
The 14” x17” portable DR unit integrates easily with most existing wall stands and table buckys without modification, while an affordable tool to enhance any radiology practice. It delivers superior quality images in as few as five seconds. The Viztek DR panel is enclosed in a durable, lightweight shock- and water-resistant casing that weighs only 8.6lbs. Viztek’s latest DR technology has the highest lp/mm at 3.6 with a 100 percent fill factor, supporting efficient collection of light and imaging from multiple exams. Additionally, the DR features a 14-bit a/d conversion for superb image quality.
source: Viztek
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