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Careful diagnosis can help avoid long-term disabilities associated with uncommon fractures

Located in areas of the foot that can be hard to visualize with X-rays and other imaging techniques, injuries to the ankle area of the foot are the most frequently misdiagnosed of all foot fractures. Delayed diagnosis can have serious consequences, sometimes leading to permanent disability.

2 Dec 2009

Royal Philips Electronics highlights its interventional radiology/oncology solutions at the RSNA meeting

On display at this year's Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting, Royal Philips Electronics is highlighting its portfolio in the field of interventional radiology/oncology. The company is developing innovative image-guidance technologies for increasing the range and quality of minimally-invasive interventions and therapies.

From Philips Healthcare 1 Dec 2009

Aurora Wilkinson Clinic installs Toshiba America Medical Systems' RADREX-i X-ray system

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc., an industry leader in X-ray technology, reached a significant milestone in installing its 100th RADREXTM-i X-ray system worldwide at Aurora Health Care’s newly opened Aurora Wilkinson Clinic. The system’s patient-focused design enables health care facilities to automate X-ray examinations, improving patient care and enhancing departmental workflow.

1 Dec 2009

GE Healthcare presents new Innova dose-efficient X-ray technology at RSNA 2009

At this year’s Radiology Society of America (RSNA) annual meeting, GE Healthcare, a $17 billion unit of General Electric Company presented the new Innova® dose-efficient X-ray technology powered by the innovative GE AutoEx control system, which automatically and continuously adapts to help keep image quality and patient dose at optimum levels.

1 Dec 2009

DALSA launches its XRI-1600 digital image processor at the RSNA 2009

DALSA, a global leader in digital imaging technology, today announced the introduction of its XRI-1600 digital image processor, which is ideal for X-ray imaging applications. At RSNA 2009, the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America held at McCormick Place in Chicago, DALSA will be demonstrating the XRI-1600 at Booth #7117 (North Building, Hall B) from November 29 - December 4, 2009.

30 Nov 2009

DALSA to showcase its Helios10 MD panel at the RSNA 2009

DALSA Corporation, through its Rad-icon Imaging division, today announced general availability of the Helios10 MD panel, the first product in the company's new Helios camera family. With an active area of 20 x 25 cm, the Helios10 MD is the first CMOS X-Ray panel from DALSA of this size and form factor, a medical-grade cassette package with an integrated handle.

30 Nov 2009

Study provides new insight into the mechanism of bacterial invasion protein

Spoiled meat is one of the sources for Listeria infections leading to listeriosis. Pregnant women, newborns and immune compromised people are susceptible for a severe progression of this disease. Firstly, the pathogen breaches the intestinal barrier and thus enters the body. The key for further spreading is the invasion protein internalin B that is located on the bacterial surface.

30 Nov 2009

Royal Philips Electronics demonstrates its portfolio of dose radiation managing products

Royal Philips Electronics today announced its response to an industry need by showing its portfolio of products designed to manage dose radiation at this year's 95th annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago.

From Philips Healthcare 30 Nov 2009

Siemens Healthcare to showcase latest medical imaging technologies at RSNA 2009

At the 95th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), "Images, my way" will resonate throughout the Siemens Healthcare booth (#825) from November 29 to December 3 at McCormick Place (Booth #825, East Building/Lakeside Center, Hall D) in Chicago.

30 Nov 2009

GE Healthcare concentrates on healthymagination to help patients live longer and healthier

Miniaturized ultrasound. Navigation during interventional procedures. Innovations in sound wave imaging. At RSNA 2009, GE Healthcare is finding better ways to see more. And using that information to do more.

30 Nov 2009

Virtual Imaging to showcase Canon’s advanced DR systems at RSNA 2009

Designed to improve today’s routine radiographic procedures, the RadPRO® product line from Virtual Imaging, Inc., a Canon U.S.A., Inc. subsidiary, will feature Canon’s current line of advanced portable and general digital radiography (DR) systems at the 2009 Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting (RSNA 2009), taking place at McCormick Place, November 29 – December 3.

30 Nov 2009

WHITIA launches digital medical X-ray device for screening infectious diseases in developing countries

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 outbreaks of other infectious respiratory diseases.

30 Nov 2009

New study reveals current beverage can pull-tabs are still unsafe

Three decades ago, a study revealed that beverage can pull-tabs were being swallowed by children, prompting a switch by U.S. manufacturers to stay-tabs. But a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) found that the new tabs are still potentially unsafe.

30 Nov 2009

Siemens Healthcare to introduce high-end imaging systems for interventional oncological procedures at RSNA 2009

At the 95th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) from November 29 to December 3 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Siemens Healthcare will introduce its comprehensive portfolio for imaging in interventional oncology at booth #825, East Building/Lakeside Center, Hall D.

30 Nov 2009

Canon's achievement in medical equipment manufacturing to be celebrated at 2009 RSNA

At the 2009 Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting (RSNA 2009), Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in medical imaging technologies, will celebrate the achievement of a Canon Inc. medical equipment manufacturing milestone as cumulative production of Canon CXDI Digital Radiography (DR) systems surpassed the 10,000 unit mark.

29 Nov 2009

Virtual Imaging to introduce latest imaging solutions and additions to its RadPRO product line

Virtual Imaging, Inc., a Canon U.S.A, Inc. company, will introduce the latest imaging solutions and additions to its RadPRO® product line at the 2009 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA 2009) Annual Meeting in Chicago November 29 – December 3 (Hall B, booth # 8339).

29 Nov 2009

Philips Electronics to showcase its new range of healthcare imaging and informatics solutions at RSNA meeting

At the upcoming Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting starting Sunday, Royal Philips Electronics will demonstrate a new range of healthcare imaging and informatics solutions designed to directly address the priorities of patients and care providers, by delivering meaningful imaging innovations that reflect a desire for value, modular price points and easy upgradability.

From Philips Healthcare 28 Nov 2009

Varian Medical Systems to exhibit its full range of detectors at RSNA Annual Meeting in Chicago

Varian Medical Systems, Inc., a premier supplier of X-ray tubes and flat panel digital image detectors, will exhibit its full range of detectors at the RSNA Annual Meeting in Chicago, Ill. from November 29 - December 3, 2009. Varian will also be exhibiting X-ray tube technology for multiple modalities as well as specialized cancer treatment technologies.

27 Nov 2009

Copper sequestering drug tetrathiomolybdate shown to be effective in treating Wilson disease

The copper sequestering drug tetrathiomolybdate (TM) has been shown in studies to be effective in the treatment of Wilson disease, a disease caused by an overload of copper, and certain metastatic cancers.

27 Nov 2009

GE Healthcare, MTL partner to manufacture diagnostic imaging products in Russia

GE Healthcare, a unit of General Electric Company, and a leading Russian medical imaging manufacturer Medical Technologies Limited (MTL), today announced a strategic partnership to manufacture diagnostic imaging products in Russia, starting with GE Healthcare’s CT BrightSpeed™ Elite system, in line with GE’s healthymagination strategy. The partnership will see Russia’s first locally manufactured advanced 16-slice computed tomography (CT).

26 Nov 2009

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Careful diagnosis can help avoid long-term disabilities associated with uncommon fractures

Royal Philips Electronics highlights its interventional radiology/oncology solutions at the RSNA meeting

Aurora Wilkinson Clinic installs Toshiba America Medical Systems' RADREX-i X-ray system

GE Healthcare presents new Innova dose-efficient X-ray technology at RSNA 2009

DALSA launches its XRI-1600 digital image processor at the RSNA 2009

DALSA to showcase its Helios10 MD panel at the RSNA 2009

Study provides new insight into the mechanism of bacterial invasion protein

Royal Philips Electronics demonstrates its portfolio of dose radiation managing products

Siemens Healthcare to showcase latest medical imaging technologies at RSNA 2009

GE Healthcare concentrates on healthymagination to help patients live longer and healthier

Virtual Imaging to showcase Canon’s advanced DR systems at RSNA 2009

WHITIA launches digital medical X-ray device for screening infectious diseases in developing countries

New study reveals current beverage can pull-tabs are still unsafe

Siemens Healthcare to introduce high-end imaging systems for interventional oncological procedures at RSNA 2009

Canon's achievement in medical equipment manufacturing to be celebrated at 2009 RSNA

Virtual Imaging to introduce latest imaging solutions and additions to its RadPRO product line

Philips Electronics to showcase its new range of healthcare imaging and informatics solutions at RSNA meeting

Varian Medical Systems to exhibit its full range of detectors at RSNA Annual Meeting in Chicago

Copper sequestering drug tetrathiomolybdate shown to be effective in treating Wilson disease

GE Healthcare, MTL partner to manufacture diagnostic imaging products in Russia

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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