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Toshiba introduces Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction 3D technology at RSNA 2011

To make today's CT examinations even safer, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc., unveils next generation dose reduction technology, Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction 3D, at this year's Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago.

29 Nov 2011

Virtual childbirth software can help plan majority of C-sections

Newly developed computer software combined with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of a fetus may help physicians better assess a woman's potential for a difficult childbirth. Results of a study using the new software were presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

29 Nov 2011

Siemens debuts single-source CT scanner, SOMATOM Definition Edge at RSNA 2011

At the 97th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), from November 27 to December 2 in Chicago, Siemens Healthcare (Booth #822, East Building/Lakeside Center at McCormick Place, Hall D) is unveiling the SOMATOM® Definition Edge – the first single-source CT to use Siemens recently developed Stellar Detector.

From Siemens Healthineers 29 Nov 2011

Abbott, GSK expand collaboration to develop additional companion diagnostic test

Abbott announced today that it will expand its existing agreement with GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals S.A. to include the development of an additional companion diagnostic test in support of GSK's cancer immunotherapy research program.

29 Nov 2011

Remote video auditing leads to better hospital hand hygiene compliance

Nearly one out of every 20 hospitalized patients each year will develop a hospital-acquired infection (HAI). Of those infected, it is estimated that 100,000 will die. The cost to the healthcare system is approximately $45 billion and rising.

29 Nov 2011

New way of monitoring blood pressure wins innovation and technology award

Revolutionary device developed by University of Leicester, in collaboration with biotech SME HealthStats in Singapore and the NHS, wins Times Higher Education Award.

29 Nov 2011

NIH awards $3.2M for development of highly efficient system of generating nucleic acid molecules

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded $3.2 million to a team of preeminent engineering, chemistry, and biology researchers to develop a highly efficient system of generating nucleic acid molecules, called aptamers.

29 Nov 2011

GE Healthcare announces additional $300M investment in low-dose technologies

Demonstrating its continued commitment to patient care, GE Healthcare announced an additional $300 million investment in low-dose technologies and unveiled an array of radiation-dose management offerings today at RSNA 2011.

28 Nov 2011

Some states take slower implementation pace as they wait for Supreme Court decision

Many of this slow down is related to the creation of health exchanges, as some states wondering if they should hold tight until the high court's decision is made. In other news, media outlets detail some of the specifics of the measure's preventive benefits as well as rate review processes.

28 Nov 2011

URMC selects Acuo UCP3 as new vendor neutral archive solution

Acuo Technologies, the leader in high-performance software and services for intelligent medical image lifecycle management and data migration, announced today that University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) has selected the Universal Clinical Platform (UCP3) as the company's new vendor neutral archive solution.

28 Nov 2011

Circadence to demonstrate MVO 4.8.1 WAN Optimization Suite at RSNA 2011

Circadence, a leading provider of WAN and network optimization solutions for healthcare, commercial and government customers, today announced general availability of Circadence MVO 4.8.1 WAN Optimization Suite.

28 Nov 2011

Office Ally selected as approved EHR vendor for Arizona REC

Office Ally announced today that it has been selected as an approved electronic health record (EHR) vendor for the Arizona Regional Extension Center (REC).

28 Nov 2011

CIVCO to introduce RAD-GUIDE needle guidance solution for CT and fluoroscopy at RSNA 2011

CIVCO Medical Solutions is introducing RAD-GUIDE, a needle guidance solution for CT and Fluoroscopy, at RSNA 2011. RAD-GUIDE allows physicians a method for introducing needles under CT or Fluoroscopy by visualizing and adjusting planned punctures prior to needle entry.

28 Nov 2011

IrriMax, Geo-Med partner to provide products to U.S. government facilities and the military

IrriMax Corporation announced today that Geo-Med, LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, will now be responsible for sales and distribution of the IrriSept product line to U.S. government facilities and the military marketplace.

28 Nov 2011

Hospitals spend billions on new defibrillators

Hospitals around the country have been spending millions of dollars to buy automated defibrillators to save the lives of more patients who go into sudden cardiac arrest.

28 Nov 2011

An unfolding success story: Electronic medical records transition moves ahead

It's hard to think of any major portion of President Obama's health policy that hasn't engendered intense argument. But one at least comes close: the provision of the 2009 federal stimulus law that pushes medical practices to update their record-keeping for the 21st century.

28 Nov 2011

MRG releases 2012 report on US markets for ENT and bronchoscopy devices

According to Millennium Research Group (MRG), the global authority on medical technology market intelligence, advances in procedures competing with functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) and nasal packing devices will have a significant positive effect on the ear, nose and throat (ENT) device market in the United States over the next few years.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 28 Nov 2011

Mindray to introduce new DC-T6 ultrasound system at RSNA 2011

Mindray Medical International Limited, a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices worldwide, today announced that it will introduce the new DC-T6 ultrasound system at the annual Radiological Society of North America conference.

From Mindray 28 Nov 2011

Leica Microsystems announces availability of ChromoPlex 1 Dual Detection for BOND

Leica Microsystems announced today the availability of Leica ChromoPlex 1 Dual Detection for BOND, the first fully automated one-step detection system allowing the co-visualization of mouse and rabbit antibodies on a single slide.

28 Nov 2011

IsoRay initiates shipment of GliaSite radiation therapy system

IsoRay, Inc. announced today it has shipped its first GliaSite radiation therapy system. The Company initiated sales after receiving final approval this week from the State of Washington Department of Health to manufacture its GliaSite radiation therapy system.

28 Nov 2011