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Given Imaging's PillCam SB wireless capsule endoscopy effective in treating GI patients

Given Imaging Ltd., the global leader in patient-friendly GI diagnostic and monitoring solutions, today announced that three new studies demonstrate that PillCam® SB endoscopy has a clear impact on how physicians manage GI patients, including those patients suspected of having Crohn's disease. The studies were presented at the Gastro 2009 conference taking place in London from November 21 to 25.

25 Nov 2009

Seven-day event focuses on nuclear medicine, molecular imaging, nanomedicine and clinical trials

SNM will hold its Conjoint Mid-Winter Meetings Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2010, at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, N.M. This year, SNM joins its annual Mid-Winter Educational Symposium with the 2010 Annual Meeting and Educational Symposium of the American College of Nuclear Medicine (ACNM), the Nanomedicine and Molecular Imaging Summit and the Clinical Trials Network Community Workshop.

25 Nov 2009

Journal policies call for authors to disclose COIs for improved transparency

Nearly 90 percent of medical journals with relatively high impact factors have policies addressing author conflict of interest (COI) available for public review, according to a report in the November 25 issue of JAMA. But many journals do not require authors to sign disclosure statements, and there is variability in how COI is defined.

25 Nov 2009

JACR: Computerized support system provides solution to manage imaging utilization

Providing physicians with a computerized order entry/decision support system that provides immediate feedback regarding imaging appropriateness at the time of ordering may be an effective solution to managing imaging utilization, according to an article in the December issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

25 Nov 2009

SBI urges Congress to exclude the USPSTF guidelines from health care legislation

Several sections of Senate health care reform legislation contain language stipulating that insurance entities such as private insurers, Medicare and Medicaid would only be required to cover services receiving a specific grade from the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. Presently, this would exclude mammography services for women 40-49, would only require coverage of biennial (every other year) coverage for women 50-74, and exclude coverage for those 74 and older.

25 Nov 2009

Researchers develop new device to detect skin cancer

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev are developing a new device that detects cancerous skin tumors, including melanomas that aren't visible to the naked eye.

25 Nov 2009

Study shows 95 percent of radiation oncologists use FDG-PET, MRI and 4DCT to locate cancer

A recent study shows that 95 percent of radiation oncologists use advanced imaging techniques such as positron emission tomography (FDG-PET), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and 4-dimensional computed tomography (4DCT) for target delineation (to locate the tumor and other areas at risk for having cancer), according to an article in the December issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology, (JACR, www.jacr.org).

25 Nov 2009

New York Imaging Service becomes an authorized distributor of Quix Plasma DR digital detector

EDGE Medical Devices today announced that New York Imaging Service has become an authorized distributor of the Quix™ Plasma DR™ digital detector and Universal Retrofit Kit.

25 Nov 2009

New mammography guidelines can set breast health care back a half century in time, says cancer expert

Until recently, women hitting their 40th birthdays expected to begin receiving yearly mammograms to screen for breast cancer. Earlier this week, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), a government appointed task force, advised cutting back on the number of mammograms that women receive, as well as pushing back the age of the first mammogram to 50.

25 Nov 2009

Guardian Technologies' novel imaging analysis technology platforms may help avoid mammography false positives

Guardian Technologies International, Inc. -- A recent U.S. Preventive Services Task Force report suggests that while mammograms save lives, they also lead to unnecessary additional procedures. Experts suggest that the problem with mammography is that improvements are needed to reduce false positives and increase accuracy.

24 Nov 2009

Innovation Award for GMI presented at the 2009 World Congress on Medical Physics

Gamma Medica-Ideas, Inc., a leading developer of digital molecular imaging systems, announced today that it has been awarded an Innovation Award for its new prototype imaging system that combines the molecular imaging (MI) capability of single-photon nuclear imaging with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The award was presented to GMI at the 2009 World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering in Munich, Germany that took place on September 7th, 2009.

24 Nov 2009

Studies demonstrate clinical utility of Given Imaging's PillCam SB capsule endoscopy

Given Imaging Ltd., the global leader in patient-friendly GI diagnostic and monitoring solutions, today announced three new studies that demonstrate the clinical utility of PillCam SB capsule endoscopy in providing physicians with critical information on how they manage and/or diagnose intestinal disorders. These novel studies were carried out in pediatric patients with gastrointestinal symptoms, including children with known or suspected Crohn's disease.

24 Nov 2009

Given Imaging releases RAPID pH review and analysis software for the Bravo pH Monitoring System

Given Imaging Ltd., the global leader in patient-friendly GI diagnostic and monitoring solutions, today unveiled RAPID® pH review and analysis software for the Bravo® pH Monitoring System. This all-new software was designed to streamline pH monitoring workflow through simplified, easy-to-use screen layouts and intuitive software navigation.

24 Nov 2009

CoActiv introduces enhancements to its medical imaging product suite at the RSNA 2009

CoActiv, the enterprise image and data management specialist, debuts at RSNA 2009 a full range of enhancements to its comprehensive medical imaging product suite that make it the choice for universal multi-department, multi-modality, multi-platform and multi-format image management. Whether it’s CT images from the radiology department on an integrated PACS/RIS or a DR exam from orthopedics on an iPhone for a physician making rounds, now CoActiv’s advanced product family does it all and more.

24 Nov 2009

ProVation EHR and MD software to be implemented at North Shore Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Centers

Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that North Shore Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Centers has selected its ProVation® MD software for procedure documentation and coding, and its ProVation® EHR electronic health record and patient charting solution. The software will be used at locations in Westlake and Garfield Heights, OH.

24 Nov 2009

Healthcare organizations select McKesson’s cardiovascular information system for workflow efficiency

With the United States’ population growing older and cardiology patient volume expected to increase in the coming years, cardiology departments are being forced to do more work with the same staffing levels. To face this challenge, health systems large and small are turning to McKesson’s Horizon Cardiology™ cardiovascular information system (CVIS) to achieve a more efficient workflow.

24 Nov 2009

Andor Technology reports 2009 preliminary results

ANDOR TECHNOLOGY PLC ("Andor") Preliminary Results for the year ended 30 September 2009 24 November 2009 Andor Technology plc (AND.L), the leading developer and manufacturer of high performance digital cameras and solutions for academic, industrial and government applications globally, today announces preliminary results for the year ended 30 September 2009.

24 Nov 2009

Minimally invasive procedure relieves chronic back pain for retired school teacher

Carole Riggs, a retired teacher and school principal, points to her work during one Christmas vacation - bending, twisting and sitting on the floor to create games and teaching aids - as the primary culprit behind many years of back pain.

24 Nov 2009

ProUroCare Medical files 510(k) application for prostate mechanical imaging system

ProUroCare Medical Inc. (OTCBB: PUMD) (OTCBB: PUMDU) (OTCBB: PUMDW), a provider of proprietary medical imaging products, today announced that a 510(k) application for U.S. market clearance of a prostate mechanical imaging system has been filed with the Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

24 Nov 2009

New computational tool may aid surgeons plan for life-saving pediatric operation

A team of researchers at the University of California, San Diego and Stanford University has developed a way to simulate blood flow on the computer to optimize surgical designs. It is the basis of a new tool that may help surgeons plan for a life-saving operation called the "Fontan" surgery, which is performed on babies born with severe congenital heart defects.

24 Nov 2009

Imaging News and Research

Given Imaging's PillCam SB wireless capsule endoscopy effective in treating GI patients

Seven-day event focuses on nuclear medicine, molecular imaging, nanomedicine and clinical trials

Journal policies call for authors to disclose COIs for improved transparency

JACR: Computerized support system provides solution to manage imaging utilization

SBI urges Congress to exclude the USPSTF guidelines from health care legislation

Researchers develop new device to detect skin cancer

Study shows 95 percent of radiation oncologists use FDG-PET, MRI and 4DCT to locate cancer

New York Imaging Service becomes an authorized distributor of Quix Plasma DR digital detector

New mammography guidelines can set breast health care back a half century in time, says cancer expert

Guardian Technologies' novel imaging analysis technology platforms may help avoid mammography false positives

Innovation Award for GMI presented at the 2009 World Congress on Medical Physics

Studies demonstrate clinical utility of Given Imaging's PillCam SB capsule endoscopy

Given Imaging releases RAPID pH review and analysis software for the Bravo pH Monitoring System

CoActiv introduces enhancements to its medical imaging product suite at the RSNA 2009

ProVation EHR and MD software to be implemented at North Shore Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Centers

Healthcare organizations select McKesson’s cardiovascular information system for workflow efficiency

Andor Technology reports 2009 preliminary results

Minimally invasive procedure relieves chronic back pain for retired school teacher

ProUroCare Medical files 510(k) application for prostate mechanical imaging system

New computational tool may aid surgeons plan for life-saving pediatric operation

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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