tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66959077927409984572012-01-15T10:05:01.884-05:00Items and news of interest to x-ray technologists and diagnostic imaging professionalsRadnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2801100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-79664019274277682912012-01-15T10:05:00.000-05:002012-01-15T10:05:01.892-05:00

DAYTON, Ohio, Jan 11, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Riverain Technologies announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Temporal Comparison software. This software electronically compares current and prior chest X-ray images and can help identify nodules that may be early-stage lung cancer, when there are more treatment options. The

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MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan 09, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- ALLPRO Imaging, a leading digital imaging manufacturer of solutions for healthcare, industrial, military and security applications, today announced a new program designed to ensure that its customers experience minimal downtime with their ScanX digital radiography systems. The ScanX S.U.R.E. ("Stay Up and Running Everyday") Program offers existing,

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-28635681731475532072012-01-01T09:53:00.000-05:002012-01-01T09:53:27.222-05:00

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 20 — Carestream Health has received the National Quality and Excellence Award from the Israeli government for its outstanding achievements and continuous improvement in the area of computed radiography (CR). This award—honoring the late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin—is the most prestigious award of its kind in Israel, and recognizes Israeli organizations for excellence and a

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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec 20, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Carestream Health has received the National Quality and Excellence Award from the Israeli government for its outstanding achievements and continuous improvement in the area of computed radiography (CR). This award--honoring the late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin--is the most prestigious award of its kind in Israel, and recognizes Israeli

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-25807268093226490572011-02-20T20:30:00.000-05:002011-02-20T20:30:58.064-05:00

Dayton, Ohio — February 16, 2011 — Riverain Medical, an industry leader and innovator in computer-aided detection (CAD) and advanced visualization technologies, today announced a poster presentation, “A Superior Chest X-Ray Computer-Aided Detection (CXR CADe) Application: A Reader Study,” has been published on the European Society of Radiology’s website. Investigators compared two versions of

Radnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-2653121553283547292011-02-18T15:42:00.000-05:002011-02-18T15:42:36.082-05:00

Dubai, UAE; January 25, 2011: GE Healthcare, the healthcare business of General Electric Company (GE), announced the launch of its next generation wireless, digital X-ray detector at Arab Health 2011, the world’s second largest healthcare exhibition being held until January 27 at the Dubai International Convention Center. GE’s FlashPad is a reliable, long-term investment for future Radiography

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-4571615267711982122011-02-14T14:19:00.001-05:002011-02-14T14:24:25.895-05:00

Washington — The Image Gently campaign has developed easily accessible online teaching materials and checklists to help providers use the lowest dose necessary to perform fluoroscopic procedures on children. Physicians, medical physicists, and radiologic technologists are encouraged to visit the Image Gently Web site (www.imagegently.org) to review these important materials and factor the

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-70289150062230071382011-02-13T18:55:00.000-05:002011-02-13T18:55:26.315-05:00

Integration of digital flat panel technology into mobile X-ray systems is forecast to drive a 55% increase in global mobile X-ray system revenues by 2014, according to a new report“The World Market for General Radiography and Fluoroscopy X-Ray Equipment – 2010” from InMedica In the last ten years, room based X-ray system technology has shifted from basic analogue to a variety of “digital”

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-64374977596579765592011-02-11T18:08:00.000-05:002011-02-11T18:08:16.765-05:00

According to a recent study published by IMV Medical Information Division, in 2010 an estimated 182.9 million procedures were performed in U.S. hospital radiology departments using fixed general x-ray equipment. Compared with an estimated 140.1 million procedures conducted in 2005, this represents an average annual growth rate of 5.5% per year. These 182.9 million procedures were performed on an

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Fluoroscopy delivers the highest occupational medical radiation dose in the diagnostic imaging profession. Therefore, it is crucial for radiologic technologists to continue to protect themselves and their patients during fluoroscopy procedures. To address this, ASRT has developed a six-part fluoroscopy safety series that provides up-to-date information on fluoroscopy and radiation safety. The

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-75071370330467597072011-01-07T21:00:00.003-05:002011-01-07T21:01:12.402-05:00

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WHITIA, a global non-profit social venture focused on bringing affordable healthcare technologies to medical facilities in limited-resource areas, today announced that it has completed two digital X-ray pilot site installations in Guatemala. The organization said that these sites will serve as the model for both urban and rural installations throughout the country. “We

Radnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-47068851242125828982011-01-04T12:06:00.000-05:002011-01-04T12:06:54.998-05:00

Radiation scientists at the Agency have estimated that about 46 million medical and dental X-ray examinations were carried out across the UK in 2008, an increase of 10 per cent since 1997. About two-thirds, 67 per cent, of the procedures were carried out in NHS hospitals while 26 per cent were performed by dentists. The new HPA study reveals that the average annual radiation dose to each member

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-72041429845417679132010-12-01T21:10:00.000-05:002010-12-01T21:11:40.484-05:00

CHICAGO, Nov. 28 — Carestream Health showcased its award-winning family of detectors and systems based on the wireless, cassette-size CARESTREAM DRX-1 at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Carestream Health is the only company that can offer a full family of options from CR to wireless, cassette-size detectors for existing x-ray rooms and mobile x-ray systems as well

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-23722794129623279382010-11-30T19:09:00.000-05:002010-11-30T19:10:42.691-05:00

CHICAGO--29 November 2010-- GE Healthcare announced today the 510k clearance of its next generation wireless, digital X-ray detector at the 96TH annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago. GE’s FlashPad is a reliable, long-term investment for future Radiography and Fluoroscopy systems, compatible with a variety of GE X-ray products today and is the only wireless

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-81080422910821626582010-11-27T14:03:00.000-05:002010-11-27T14:05:24.299-05:00

A Korean medical company has launched its ambitious digital X-ray system in an effort to bring about ground-breaking innovation in its safety and efficiency for radiologists.JSB Medics Co., Ltd. is a technology driven Korean manufacturer, specializing in high-performance digital radiography systems. These systems are of good quality and popular with radiologists because they are cost-effective

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-40178563077050283672010-11-19T17:22:00.000-05:002010-11-19T17:23:10.271-05:00

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Booth - A78/Hall 10 -- Varian Medical Systems will exhibit its line of PaxScan® digital image detectors and X-ray tubes for fluoroscopy, angiography, cardiology and cone-beam CT imaging at the MEDICA 2010 International Trade Fair in Dusseldorf, Germany from November 17-20.The Varian booth will showcase several filmless imaging detectors and X-ray tube

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-74978217387425432212010-11-17T21:50:00.001-05:002010-11-17T21:52:17.644-05:00

TUSTIN, Calif., Nov. 16, 2010 – Obtaining advanced diagnostic imaging equipment to improve workflow and provide highly accurate diagnoses in a cost-effective manner is a requirement for healthcare facilities today. To meet this challenge in X-ray imaging, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. introduces the RADREX™-i Standard, a digital radiographic (DR) system to provide technologists with a

Radnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-71452012578387255252010-09-26T08:32:00.000-05:002010-09-26T08:33:53.016-05:00

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 21 — Carestream Health today announced that its new cesium iodide CARESTREAM DRX-1C detector is now available around the world in countries where it is approved for use. This detector is the latest expansion to the company’s successful family of imaging solutions based on its wireless, cassette-size DR detectors. The new detector delivers exceptional image quality and

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-36278678928696138752010-09-10T17:26:00.000-05:002010-09-10T17:27:24.655-05:00

NEW YORK, September 1, 2010 – Canon Expo 2010 in New York City ushers in a new era of mobility and flexibility, including the addition of the Company's first wireless detector, the CXDI-70C Wireless Digital Radiography System1. Featuring a versatile 14-inch by 17-inch image area, same dimensions ISO 4090 film cassette and cable-free image transfer, the new wireless detector weighs less than 8

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-88716856690507721602010-09-01T20:22:00.001-05:002010-09-01T20:22:59.787-05:00

WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 22 — Carestream Health today announced the CARESTREAM DRX-1C detector, the latest expansion to its successful family of imaging solutions based on its wireless, cassette-size DR detectors. The new detector uses a cesium iodide scintillator to deliver exceptional image quality, with DQE (detective quantum efficiency) that is substantially higher than the DRX-1 detector. The

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-56783055457574049542010-08-15T19:24:00.002-05:002010-08-15T19:29:08.976-05:00

FDA clears Fujifilms FDR D-EVO, providing facilities with smart transition to DRStamford, CT. - July 20, 2010 - Imaging facilities looking to convert existing analog x-ray rooms to digital can now benefit from the ease-of-use and exceptional image quality of the FDR D-EVO flat panel cassette from FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. Now FDA 510(k) cleared, the FDR D-EVO makes it more convenient

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-87909780962707558042010-08-04T14:28:00.000-05:002010-08-04T14:30:07.568-05:00

DAYTON, Ohio, Jul 19, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Siemens has enhanced its digital radiography systems with technology that produces a soft tissue image of the chest. Riverain Medical's SoftView(R) Enhanced Chest Imaging technology automatically suppresses the ribs and clavicles to improve the visibility of soft tissue structures in the lungs, allowing the physician to interpret pulmonary nodules

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-49497864456388425882010-07-23T21:38:00.001-05:002010-07-23T21:40:58.635-05:00

Malvern, Pa., July 19, 2010 – Siemens Healthcare announces FDA clearance for the UROSKOP® Omnia, its new multifunctional workstation for urology. The workstation’s new dynamic flat detector technology UROSKOP Omnia allows the urologist to cover the entire urinary tract – kidney, ureter, bladder (KUB) – with only one single exposure and in superb image quality. With its curved X-ray column,

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-19255769716025396662010-06-23T20:13:00.000-05:002010-06-23T20:14:59.201-05:00

Standard radiography (X-rays) can help physicians diagnose laparoscopic adjustable gastric band slippage, a known complication of adjustable gastric banding surgery, according to a study published in the July issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology (www.ajronline.org). Adjustable gastric banding surgery is a widely used bariatric surgical procedure to induce weight loss in morbidly obese

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-9383923129439841472010-05-20T16:54:00.000-05:002010-05-20T16:56:27.787-05:00

* Press release* Mortsel, Belgium/ Berlin, Germany* May 13, 2010 09:00Agfa HealthCare, a leading provider of diagnostic imaging and healthcare IT solutions, announces today that it is presenting its next generation Computed Radiography (CR) solutions at the 91st Annual German Radiology Congress (DRK). The company’s new solutions, the DX-G and DX-M allow the use of both conventional phosphor

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-82795459697011081992010-05-10T11:40:00.000-05:002010-05-10T11:41:50.996-05:00

Computed tomography (CT) scans are superior to standard radiography (X-rays) for the detection of pelvic fractures, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA. CT scanning combines special X-ray equipment with sophisticated computers to produce multiple images of pictures of the inside of the body.The study, performed at Allegheny General Hospital in

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-34033824012513542572010-05-02T08:00:00.000-05:002010-05-02T08:03:13.747-05:00

Katherine BourzacA startup company is developing a flat-panel source of x-rays that could help make the imaging technique portable. The company's panels are made using techniques commonplace in the semiconductor industry and would be combined with flat-panel image sensors to make a briefcase-sized x-ray machine powered by a laptop battery. Such a system might be used in the field by the military

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-26619453339756767622010-04-20T10:20:00.001-05:002010-04-20T10:22:29.961-05:00

On April 13, Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman signed a bill solidifying the scope of practice for all medical radiographers who practice in Nebraska. Prior to the passage of the bill, Nebraska's medical radiographers could not perform any medical functions that did not directly affect radiation dose.The introduction of the bill was a direct result of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Radnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-34284297789212569062010-04-19T06:21:00.000-05:002010-04-19T06:24:48.330-05:00

At the 25th EAU Congress in Barcelona Siemens Healthcare launched its new multifunctional workstation for urology, UROSKOP Omnia. Thanks to its new dynamic flat detector technology UROSKOP Omnia allows the urologist to cover the entire urinary tract (kidney, ureter, bladder) with only one single exposure and in exceptional image quality. With its curved X-ray column, UROSKOP Omnia offers truly

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-38217122431206480082010-03-29T16:57:00.000-05:002010-03-29T16:59:10.243-05:00

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 24 — Carestream Health announced it is taking orders for its CARESTREAM DRX-Mobile Retrofit Kit that will allow healthcare providers to upgrade selected mobile x-ray systems to wireless DRX-1 technology. This wireless DR system can help increase on-site productivity and deliver immediate access to images for improved patient care, especially for critically ill patients in

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-49913557933828004872010-03-26T17:39:00.000-05:002010-03-26T17:41:09.045-05:00

Riverain Medical, a leading image enhancement and computer-aided detection company dedicated to providing physicians with tools to assist in image interpretation, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the SoftView Enhanced Chest Imaging technology.SoftView suppresses ribs and clavicles on chest X-rays to produce a soft tissue image that increases clarity and

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-68010830725092105202010-03-22T09:12:00.000-05:002010-03-22T09:13:09.435-05:00

Radiographs (standard X-rays) are often inconclusive in the detection of hip and pelvic fractures in the emergency department, according to a study in the April issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology (www.ajronline.org).“The diagnosis of traumatic fracture most often begins and ends with X-rays of the hip, pelvis, or both,” said Charles Spritzer, MD, lead author of the study. “In some

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-60118938796061756112010-03-16T10:35:00.000-05:002010-03-16T10:36:16.292-05:00

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--When working on patients in a hybrid setting, it is critical the imaging system provides outstanding image quality, as well as the flexibility to reach ancillary equipment and the patient quickly and easily. Designed to create a best-in-class hybrid suite, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. will showcase its InfinixTM VF-i biplane system with two identical 12'' x 12''

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-5512109356852496802010-03-02T11:10:00.000-05:002010-03-02T11:13:26.014-05:00

ATLANTA, March 1 — At the HIMSS conference, Carestream Health, Inc., displayed its CARESTREAM DRX-1 detector that forms the foundation for a highly productive family of DR products that includes: an affordable system to equip analog x-ray rooms with the latest DR technology; a fully automated DRX-Evolution suite that offers virtually unlimited patient positioning; and a work-in-progress DRX

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-62031572743043276542010-03-01T15:26:00.001-05:002010-03-01T15:27:56.264-05:00

Passage of the CARE bill will help ensure the quality, safety and accuracy of medical radiation procedures, according to several experts who testified during a Feb. 26 Congressional hearing.Titled "Medical Radiation: An Overview of the Issues," the hearing was called by the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Health to examine recent incidents where excessive radiation doses

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-12968564803067233872010-02-18T12:31:00.000-05:002010-02-18T12:32:48.066-05:00

On Feb. 4, the Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging expanded the Image Gently initiative to digital radiography exams (standard x-ray technology) by hosting a Digital Radiography Summit at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University in St. Louis.The summit brought together nearly 70 representatives from medical facilities, educational institutions, the U.S. Food

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-43788004880020354002010-02-03T20:53:00.000-05:002010-02-03T20:55:30.593-05:00

ScienceDaily (Feb. 1, 2010) — Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center are incorporating radiation dose exposure reports into the electronic medical record, an effort that they hope will lead to an accurate assessment of whether any cancer risk is associated with low-dose radiation exposure from medical imaging tests, according to an article in the February issue of

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-12494488302660255592010-01-21T11:26:00.000-05:002010-01-21T11:27:18.175-05:00

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 12 — Carestream Health, Inc., has introduced a new EHR-M3 screen for its CR mammography imaging systems that features reduced noise and a higher detector quantum efficiency (DQE) for improved image quality. The new screen is designed to replace previous screens used with DIRECTVIEW CR Mammography Systems that are equipped with the company’s Mammography Feature. The

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-24248111863357591802009-12-17T14:12:00.001-05:002009-12-17T14:13:57.988-05:00

Albuquerque, NM (Vocus/PRWEB ) December 17, 2009 -- Two recent studies examining radiation doses delivered during computed tomography examinations underscore the important role that competent, educated CT technologists play in minimizing dose and protecting patients, according to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (https://www.asrt.org).The studies were published in the Dec. 14

Radnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-27694289759600666472009-12-13T10:39:00.000-05:002009-12-13T10:40:34.099-05:00

The number of students enrolled in radiologic technology programs decreased for the second straight year, according to the 2009 Enrollment Snapshot of Radiography, Radiation Therapy and Nuclear Medicine Programs conducted by the ASRT.Survey results indicated that first-year enrollment numbers for fall 2009 were 16,759 for radiography students, 1,505 for radiation therapy students and 1,482 for

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-64970804792676640422009-12-03T13:27:00.001-05:002009-12-03T13:29:26.264-05:00

Rapid Acquisition Times, Increased Flexibility and Improved Ergonomics Allow Emergency Departments to Diagnose Patients QuicklyCHICAGO, Dec. 3, 2009 – Today’s emergency departments are challenged to provide rapid, accurate diagnosis for a variety of patient conditions when time is of the essence.Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.’s RADREXTM-i digital radiographic system and KalareTM R&F system

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-43061814727737677402009-12-01T12:56:00.000-05:002009-12-01T12:58:18.149-05:00

Chicago – November 29, 2009 – The World Health Imaging, Telemedicine and Informatics Alliance (WHITIA) today unveiled Remi-d, a new product concept that is intended to provide remote-operated X-ray capabilities for use in screening across areas of the developing world experiencing the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Tuberculosis (TB) co-epidemic, high incidences of Black Lung disease, or

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-9318128564770963062009-11-29T17:03:00.000-05:002009-11-29T17:04:59.263-05:00

Celebrating an illustrious history, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in medical imaging, will commemorate 12 years of Canon digital radiography innovation, and advanced portable and general digital radiography (DR) systems and solutions at the 2009 Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting (RSNA 2009), November 29th – December 3rd.Canon launched the CXDI-11, the first static-image DR

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-21074963609052323862009-11-20T17:09:00.000-05:002009-11-20T17:10:01.023-05:00

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Booth - A78/Hall 10 - Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: VAR), a premier supplier of X-ray tubes and flat panel digital image detectors, will exhibit its PaxScan digital image detectors and its line of X-ray tubes for fluoroscopy, angiography, cardiology and cone-beam CT imaging at the MEDICA 2009 International Trade Fair in Dusseldorf, Germany

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-8715658845218356412009-11-18T06:54:00.001-05:002009-11-18T06:57:20.531-05:00

STERLING, Va. --(Business Wire)-- Nov 17, 2009 IMIX Americas Inc., an innovative provider of high-value digital radiography (DR) systems, has expanded its product line with the addition of a thin detector option. The new TFT-based Slimline detectors join the company’s proprietary IMIXhorizon™ high-resolution CCD-based detectors, resulting in a comprehensive line of affordable, high-quality DR

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-6439535317137202502009-11-16T17:14:00.000-05:002009-11-16T17:15:40.338-05:00

Dexela introduces a family of flat panel CMOS X-ray detectors based on an innovative CMOS sensor design that combines unprecedented speed and superior image quality. The Dexela family of detectors includes a wide range of detector sizes including the largest available CMOS radiography detector. Dexela detectors are suitable for a range of medical applications including mammography and

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-75702569642232091552009-11-16T14:12:00.001-05:002009-11-16T14:24:33.894-05:00

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – As many software companies work to create programs that will give uniform structure to the way radiological test results are reported, a new study by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine shows that such a system does not improve, but rather decreases the completeness and accuracy of the reports.The study, published recently in Radiology, compared the

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LOS ANGELES, CA, Oct. 27 — Genesis Digital Imaging, Inc., and Carestream Health, Inc., have signed a multi-year marketing agreement enabling Genesis Digital Imaging to immediately begin selling a new portable wireless detector manufactured by Carestream Health.Genesis Digital logo Genesis’ new NEO DR Wireless System includes a 14”x17” detector that sends patient medical images wirelessly to the

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-19186199748746753542009-11-10T12:10:00.003-05:002009-11-10T12:14:00.594-05:00

A recent poll conducted by the Science Museum in London named the x-ray machine as the most important modern scientific invention. The poll, marking the museums centenary, was conducted both online and in the museum. Of the nearly 50,000 people who voted on a short list of ten discoveries or inventions having the biggest impact, nearly 9,500 people chose the x-ray machine.The top ten most

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-24930747190880849162009-10-28T17:23:00.000-05:002009-10-28T17:24:21.476-05:00

TUSTIN, Calif., Oct. 28, 2009 – Increasing the flexibility and diagnostic capabilities in bi-plane vascular X-ray imaging, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. introduces the all new Infinix™ VF-i/BP with large and mid-sized flat panel detectors. The large and mid-sized flat panel detectors provide clinicians with the ability to obtain critical variations in angle combinations while providing

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-34653496316170406412009-10-28T17:19:00.000-05:002009-10-28T17:20:37.865-05:00

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CMEF Booth #H31/F11 -- Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: VAR), X-Ray Products, a premier supplier of X-ray tubes and flat panel digital X-ray image detectors will exhibit a wide selection of flat panel X-ray image detectors for digital radiography (DR) at the China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) meeting in Chengdu, China, October 28

Radnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-58592730501508196972009-10-24T11:06:00.000-05:002009-10-24T11:07:24.976-05:00

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 22 — Carestream Health, Inc., announced that it shipped its 10,000th KODAK Point-of-Care CR System and reports strong worldwide demand for these affordable, tabletop digital medical imaging systems.POC 360 productThis high-quality CR platform enables clinics, private practices and mobile medical imaging applications to convert from film to digital images—providing rapid

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-22200942979209920232009-10-22T14:02:00.000-05:002009-10-22T14:03:18.981-05:00

RAANANA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EDGE Medical Devices today announced the commercial release of its flat-panel digital radiography detector and universal retrofit kit. The plasma-based direct conversion technology was pioneered by EDGE and is the culmination of more than ten years of research and development, laboratory and clinical testing. EDGE delivers a high-quality, cost-effective upgrade

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-69466096459999476582009-10-21T11:59:00.000-05:002009-10-21T12:01:00.051-05:00

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists announced that, beginning Jan. 1, 2011, continuing education credit for applications training will be capped at eight credits per biennium, instead of the previously proposed six credits. The revision to the proposed change was based on public comment.In a statement issued from the ARRT, Director of Education Requirements and Registration Cindy

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-58995520360487829682009-10-17T08:40:00.000-05:002009-10-17T08:41:25.293-05:00

Agfa HealthCare, a leading provider of diagnostic imaging and healthcare IT solutions, announces today that the private Maine Image Santé group in Le Mans has just completed the installation of the first integrated DX-D 500 digital X-ray room. An agreement for the second DX-D 500 has been signed with the SMC SCANPY group of Tarbes, with the installation taking place before the end of the year in

Radnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-52806078424500350602009-09-27T15:52:00.001-05:002009-09-27T15:54:21.535-05:00

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23, 2009 – To improve the ability of physicians to provide superior patient care during interventional procedures, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. has introduced its Next Generation CV-3D™ workstation and software package available on the Infinix™-i X-ray product line. Next Generation CV-3D is an integrated reconstruction workstation and software, designed to take a 2D

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-15473794353809041362009-09-01T13:13:00.000-05:002009-09-01T13:14:46.271-05:00

The radiologic science profession lost one of its strongest Congressional supporters on Aug. 25 with the death of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts. Sen. Kennedy was a proponent of quality health care, equal rights and education for Americans for more than 45 years. He jointly sponsored the introduction of the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-67383303309113199252009-08-13T19:28:00.000-05:002009-08-13T19:29:19.648-05:00

Las Vegas.– Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging technologies, today unveiled three new digital radiography (DR) systems – the Canon CXDI-55G Multipurpose Portable Flat Panel Detector, the Canon CXDI-55C Premium Portable Flat Panel Detector and the Canon CXDI-60C Compact Portable Flat Panel Detector. In addition to the new offerings and current line-up of DR systems and solutions,

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-60362943059645970742009-08-08T11:42:00.002-05:002009-08-08T11:44:14.212-05:00

News From The August Issue Of ChestPoor infection control practices when using x-ray machines may lead to nosocomial infections in the ICU. In a new study, Israeli researchers observed 173, 113, and 120 ICU chest x-rays during observation, intervention, and follow-up periods, respectively. Adequate infection control was practiced during 1 percent of observation x-rays, 42 percent of intervention

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-74480628118180593982009-07-31T16:33:00.000-05:002009-07-31T16:35:17.603-05:00

Three-dimensional, real-time X-ray images of patients could be closer to reality because of research recently completed by scientists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a pair of Russian institutes.In a paper to be published in an upcoming edition of Physical Review Letters, UNL Physics and Astronomy Professor Anthony Starace and his colleagues give scientists important clues into how to

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-19891361591889081692009-07-06T07:17:00.000-05:002009-07-06T07:19:08.489-05:00

Super thin detector provides improved image quality for better patient careAmsterdam, the Netherlands – With rapid change taking place in the surgical environment as the range of interventional and minimally invasive procedures continues to expand, Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG) today announced the availability of the Veradius X-ray system. A mobile C-arm with a super thin, flat

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-29840930448784847512009-06-16T10:12:00.001-05:002009-06-16T10:12:39.752-05:00

ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 16— Carestream Health’s radiology information system (RIS) earned an award for “Exceptional New Product or Service” from the Innovation and Technology Association of Prince Edward Island (ITAP) in Canada. The award recognizes the innovative technologies and development methodologies of the company’s RIS platform, as well as its worldwide sales and support.ITAP’s annual

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-30101624309420095042009-06-11T07:22:00.000-05:002009-06-11T07:24:14.700-05:00

Ziehm Imaging is proud to announce that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given 510k clearance for the latest innovative mobile C-arm from Ziehm Imaging, the Ziehm Vision(R) RFD, for marketing and sales within the United States. Designed for use in endovascular surgery, interventional cardiology and interventional radiology, the Ziehm Vision RFD mobile C-arm combines the

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-46412589068468440032009-06-04T09:21:00.000-05:002009-06-04T09:22:52.866-05:00

The popular Nintendo Wii videogame system is helping radiology students reach new levels! Faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College have coupled the motion-sensitive Wii remote with the same computers used to analyze scans, and have found that the Wii remote makes examining CT and MRI images more ergonomic, heightens the interactivity during classes, and may potentially improve the ability to

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-5405660077487919892009-05-29T16:06:00.000-05:002009-05-29T16:07:28.028-05:00

ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 27 — The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has given marketing clearance to a tabletop laser imager from Carestream Health, Inc., that provides healthcare professionals with output that is ideal for digital mammography and general radiography applications.The company will begin taking orders immediately for its CARESTREAM DRYVIEW 5850 Laser Imager and will begin shipments

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-31887676424334866122009-05-27T15:17:00.000-05:002009-05-27T15:18:34.718-05:00

SALT LAKE CITY, May 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: VAR) X-Ray Products, a world leader in X-ray tubes and supplier of the premier PaxScan® line of digital X-ray image detectors for filmless X-rays, has introduced their first digital imager specifically designed for interventional angiography procedures."With speeds up to 30 frames per second, the PaxScan 3030+

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-26949261740968770272009-05-21T14:30:00.000-05:002009-05-21T14:31:51.946-05:00

Side discrepancy errors in radiology reports do occur and it is important that radiologists, referring physicians and patients communicate well to help prevent errors in clinical management, according to a study performed at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. “Side discrepancy errors refer to instances when the side of the lesion is incorrectly noted in one or more sections of the

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-83577868811923227742009-05-18T09:04:00.000-05:002009-05-18T09:05:24.538-05:00

On May 11, 2009, Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue signed into law House bill 509, which acknowledges the advanced practice of radiologist assistants.The bill recognizes the position of radiologist assistants as "an advanced level as determined by board rule." The bill states that the procedures include, but are not limited to, "enteral and parenteral procedures when performed under the direction of

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-3996092887264472742009-05-14T07:52:00.001-05:002009-05-14T07:55:19.865-05:00

The new application syngo iFlow from Siemens Healthcare makes it possible for the first time to demonstrate a complete digital subtraction angiography (DSA) sequence in a single color image.Previously, multiple black and white image frames had to be reviewed to visualize the contrast medium flow through the blood vessels. Now with the colors of syngo iFlow the representation of contrast from its

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-87014775212273038492009-04-29T18:36:00.000-05:002009-04-29T18:38:26.466-05:00

Vienna, APRIL 2009 AT 13.00 CET -- Advances in medical imaging techniques are allowing doctors to detect hidden diseases and make ever more accurate diagnoses. But radiation safety experts at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) say that overuse of high-tech scanning procedures may unnecessarily expose patients to increased radiation levels. The IAEA, in collaboration with other

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-3316046049536531772009-04-24T17:10:00.000-05:002009-04-24T17:12:21.540-05:00

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- TeamHealth Teleradiology has earned its second consecutive Gold Seal of Approval(TM) from The Joint Commission, the company announced today."Organizations awarded this Gold Seal of Approval(TM) undergo a credible, rigorous evaluation that ensures innovative solutions are used for the most vexing safety and quality issues," said Michael Kulczycki,

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-28481543715537090852009-04-21T09:48:00.000-05:002009-04-21T09:49:28.761-05:00

Primal Pictures has developed a new interactive resource for radiologists to interpret cross-sectional anatomical scans.Developed in conjunction Dr Muaaze Ahmad, a Consultant Radiologist at Barts and the Royal London NHS Trust, Radiological Cross-Sectional Anatomy with Multidetector CT: Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvis, contains thousands of clear and accurate images in an intuitive digital format,

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-55427175935476308532009-04-07T11:09:00.000-05:002009-04-07T11:11:02.701-05:00

CHICAGO, April 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (HIMSS'09, Booth #3974) -- Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) is re-engineering and redesigning the web site "CTisUS" (www.ctisus.com) to deliver intuitive navigation to state-of-the-practice medical imaging content for radiologic technologists and other allied healthcare professionals who access the site every day from more than 100 countries. "CTisUS" was

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-65542016299530183512009-04-01T17:56:00.001-05:002009-04-01T17:58:23.686-05:00

TUSTIN, California — April 1, 2009 — Improving the ability to provide top-tier patient service during interventional procedures, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. has introduced Next Generation Advanced Image Processing (AIP) available on its Infinix™-i X-ray product line. Next Generation AIP was tested and evaluated by Dr. Vinit Lal, interventional cardiologist, HeartPlace, who noted the

Radnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-58306282256781821482009-03-30T11:52:00.000-05:002009-03-30T11:53:35.595-05:00

CHALFONT ST. GILES, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Healthcare, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), today announced its first line of digital radiography x-ray products from the company to be recognized as ecomagination offerings, based on the systems’ energy and operational efficiency.The company’s digital x-ray technology enables digital image review, thereby eliminating the film and

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-74114551609613307352009-03-18T16:54:00.000-05:002009-03-18T16:55:53.036-05:00

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 18 /PRNewswire/ --- MC Strategies' New Online Solution Meets Research, Education, Communication and Compliance Challenges of Radiologic Technologists, ManagersMC Strategies today introduced Mosby's Imaging Suite (http://www.mosbysimagingsuite.com), the first fully integrated, online solution developed to meet the routine research, education, communication and compliance

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-9860903753359896392009-03-06T22:42:00.000-05:002009-03-06T22:43:17.376-05:00

ALBUQUERQUE – Virginia Governor Tim Kaine has signed HB 1939 into law making Virginia the 24th state to license, regulate or recognize the radiologist assistant as a member of the radiology health care team.This statute, which takes effect on July 1, 2009, provides for the licensure of radiologist assistants as individuals who have met the requirements of the Board of Medicine for licensure as

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-51222925045645194972009-03-04T21:49:00.000-05:002009-03-04T21:50:11.586-05:00

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 25 — Carestream Health, Inc., showed the industry’s first cassette-size, wireless digital radiography (DR) detector, as well as a user-friendly orthopaedic PACS solution, at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) meeting this week. The CARESTREAM DRX-1 System, shown as a work in progress, will be available in many regions of the world in the second quarter of 2009.

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-26703728774330333012009-03-03T19:47:00.000-05:002009-03-03T19:48:33.157-05:00

BETHESDA, Md., March 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In 2006, Americans were exposed to more than seven times as much ionizing radiation from medical procedures as was the case in the early 1980s, according to a new report on population exposure released March 3rd by the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) at its annual meeting in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2006, medical

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-65963505191745303882009-02-26T10:15:00.002-05:002009-02-26T10:18:07.869-05:00

FRANKLIN PARK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Del Global Technologies Corp. (OTCBB: DGTC) ("Del Global" or "the Company") today announced that Del Medical Systems Group has achieved top ranking for System Reliability out of a group of twelve vendors that lead the radiographic market for both digital and conventional systems. These results appeared in MD Buyline’s Q4 2008 Market Outlook User Satisfaction

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-21338700203561834192009-02-20T17:37:00.000-05:002009-02-20T17:39:09.722-05:00

STERLING, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IMIX Americas, Inc., a provider of high-quality digital radiography (DR) products, today announced a partnership with FusionOne Electronic Healthcare to offer comprehensive, affordable DR solutions for the orthopaedic market. The partnership includes an innovative program that allows orthopaedic practices to realize patient care and workflow benefits of DR without

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-44158433075141860752009-02-15T09:53:00.000-05:002009-02-15T09:55:32.211-05:00

(Media-Newswire.com) - ECR 2009 will kick off in Vienna on Friday, March 6th and is expected to attract over 17,000 attendees from across Europe and the world. Agfa HealthCare will be presenting an expanded portfolio of digital radiography solutions showcasing its new DX-D line of DR solutions, low dose solutions for pediatrics and neonatal, dedicated solutions for mammography and affordable

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-964409819127465082009-02-11T11:53:00.000-05:002009-02-11T11:54:57.194-05:00

ALBUQUERQUE – The number of students enrolled in radiologic science educational programs decreased in 2008 according to the American Society of Radiologic Technologist's 2008 Enrollment Snapshot of Radiography, Radiation Therapy and Nuclear Medicine Programs.Survey results show that first-year enrollments for fall 2008 were at 17,050 for radiography students, 1,314 for radiation therapy students

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-26412425278113494532009-02-07T10:05:00.000-05:002009-02-07T10:07:21.623-05:00

ScienceDaily (Feb. 6, 2009) — Physicians should not immediately order routine scans for low-back pain unless they observe features of a serious underlying condition, researchers in the Oregon Evidence-Based Practice Center at Oregon Health & Science University report. Their findings are published in this week's edition of the The Lancet.The regular use of radiography, MRI or CT scans in patients

Radnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-1664056867881245302009-02-06T17:31:00.000-05:002009-02-06T17:32:27.303-05:00

The governing boards of the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) have reached an agreement in principle for a strategic integration that would leverage the unique strengths of each organization and provide the potential for enhanced service to radiologists and medical physicists seeking continuing medical education, quality and safety programs and a

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-67431710723544566742009-02-03T10:28:00.001-05:002009-02-03T10:28:48.485-05:00

At the current rate of production for new mammography professionals, there will be drastic reductions in the number of mammography professionals per woman age 40 years and older over the next 15-20 years, according to a study performed at the Center for Health and Workforce Studies at the Albany School of Public Health in Rensselaer, NY.The study forecasted that in the year 2010 there will be

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-23384510054360677672009-01-28T15:28:00.000-05:002009-01-28T15:29:20.477-05:00

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 28 — Carestream Health, Inc., has obtained a medical device license from Health Canada for its CARESTREAM DRX-1 System and will immediately begin taking orders for this innovative digital radiography system in Canada.The DRX-1 system is the world’s first wireless, cassette-sized DR detector designed to fit existing x-ray rooms without modification. “Our new DR system is

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-46445572842349912902009-01-19T17:33:00.000-05:002009-01-19T17:34:41.882-05:00

OREM, UTAH—19 January 2009—Aribex, Inc., a world leader in handheld x-ray technologies, announced today that it has been allowed a second U.S. patent for its NOMAD Handheld X-ray System.The latest patent (Appl. # 20070269010) protects the central concept of having all components of the x-ray system in the same enclosure. This concept led to the development of the world’s first handheld x-ray

Radnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-26601336829764132862009-01-17T19:30:00.000-05:002009-01-17T19:32:15.547-05:00

Kolkata, India, January 7: India may soon update its prolonged and outdated X-ray technology to the advanced digital system for better healthcare quality and reliability. GE Healthcare is to launch India’s first digital X-ray system, ‘Tejas DR-F’.X-ray, which is the primary and most widely used diagnosticimaging tool, has remained most under-developed imaging specialty in India. The fact that

Radnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-84676729880285540032009-01-14T08:25:00.000-05:002009-01-14T08:26:18.394-05:00

TUSTIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Helping to fund programs that improve patient care and safety in diagnostic imaging, AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management and Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. announced that three leading hospitals were selected as the first winners of the AHRA/Toshiba Patient First Grant Program. St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine;

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-70606753612718470812009-01-09T09:45:00.000-05:002009-01-09T09:46:43.855-05:00

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 8, 2009 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- KLAS, a leading independent research firm focused on the healthcare industry, has ranked Virtual Radiologic Corp. the Category Leader in the Teleradiology Services category in its 2008 "Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards" report."We are proud to achieve the Category Leader ranking from KLAS, particularly since the ranking measures performance based

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-12356095197750108502009-01-06T21:11:00.000-05:002009-01-06T21:12:30.873-05:00

Dubai, UAE - January 6, 2009: • Company showcases Innovative Technologies that enable “Early Health” Model of Care• GE also launches new Diagnostic Imaging Product Portfolio built around customer needsGE Healthcare, the healthcare business of General Electric Company (GE), will put the spotlight on innovative diagnostic imaging product lines and its ‘Radiology Re-imagined’ approach at Arab

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-69846305069610412152008-12-27T20:34:00.000-05:002008-12-27T20:35:56.224-05:00

UNC Chapel Hill, Press ReleaseThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has granted NextRay Inc. an exclusive license to develop and commercialize defraction enhanced imaging (DEI) technology, which creates X-ray images through the defraction instead of the absorption of X-ray beams.The technology allows images to be made using fewer X-rays, exposing patients to a much lower dose of

Radnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-71553901095213443652008-12-22T20:29:00.000-05:002008-12-22T20:30:17.855-05:00

New Freedom, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) December 22, 2008 -- Oakworks® Inc., www.oakworks.com, reported the "CFPM400 Medical Imaging Table released in March 2008 has been well received and recognized by pain management physicians and orthopedic surgeons world wide as a great fit and value" to any new or expanding facility, propelling the CFPM400 Medical Imaging Table to be the company's top selling

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-18209584725314349412008-12-21T11:00:00.000-05:002008-12-21T11:01:59.628-05:00

ALBUQUERQUE – According to a recent survey conducted by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, nearly 34 percent of all forensic radiography exams are performed by registered radiographers. Additionally, nearly 90 percent of those surveyed rated the images produced at their facility as good or excellent.The survey also reported that nearly 90 percent of those who perform forensic

Radnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-5800057787228096982008-12-18T20:45:00.000-05:002008-12-18T20:46:22.938-05:00

Northbrook, Illinois - December 2, 2008 - MinXray, Inc. has been awarded a contract with the U.S. Army to supply the next generation of Computed Radiography (CR) digital x-ray imaging systems. The iCRco VERTX outperformed the competition during intensive environmental testing at Aberdeen Proving Grounds and Redstone Arsenal. MinXray, Inc. was notified of their contract by the Defense Supply

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-47557761455822110392008-12-15T20:42:00.001-05:002008-12-15T20:44:26.215-05:00

CIARA O'BRIENThe popularity and power of Apple’s digital media player is being harnessed as an educational tool to help train diagnostic radiography students at a university in Britain.Thirty-five students at the University of Derby are being supplied with iPods and video tutorials to help them learn radiographic techniques.Students are under pressure to learn the techniques quickly and

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-10242746908519312752008-12-11T19:06:00.001-05:002008-12-11T19:08:09.328-05:00

Chicago, IL - November 30, 2008 - FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA is pleased to announce the commercial availability of the FCR Go™ not only in the United States, but also throughout Europe. The high performance portable digital x-ray system is in demand by facilities around the world that require the efficiency features of the FCR Go combined with Fujifilm’s renowned image quality.“The FCR Go is

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-6823966828735489952008-12-10T21:17:00.000-05:002008-12-10T21:19:00.398-05:00

ALBUQUERQUE – For more than a decade, GE Healthcare's Training in Partnership Television, TiP-TV, has provided quality, continuing education programs for radiologic science professionals. Now, radiologic technologists throughout the world can access GE's TiP-TV programs through the American Society Radiologic Technologists.Currently, 17 TiP-TV programs are available on the ASRT Store. Customers

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6695907792740998457.post-7660621737227696222008-12-07T10:49:00.004-05:002008-12-07T10:56:27.584-05:00

CHICAGO, Nov. 30 — Carestream Health, Inc., announced a new tabletop, low- to mid-volume laser imager that will provide healthcare professionals with 508 pixels-per-inch (ppi) output— ideal for mammography and general radiography applications. The CARESTREAM DRYVIEW 5850 Laser Imager, currently a work in progress, is scheduled to be available worldwide in the first half of 2009.The new laser

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