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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

Siemens Healthcare displays syngo.plaza, the new agile PACS solution for clinical routine

Welcome to syngo®.plaza, the new agile PACS solution for the clinical routine from Siemens Healthcare. As the first Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) from Siemens where 2D, 3D, and 4D reading come together in one place, syngo.plaza is poised to change the way multimodality images are read today.

30 Nov 2009

CCAC congratulates the Ontario government for expanding access to Avastin

The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC) applauds the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care's decision today to provide expanded access of Avastin (bevacizumab) to patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

30 Nov 2009

Study explores brain's rewiring processes during motor learning

New connections begin to form between brain cells almost immediately as animals learn a new task, according to a study published this week in Nature. Led by researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, the study involved detailed observations of the rewiring processes that take place in the brain during motor learning.

30 Nov 2009

AcuoShare that allows image sharing across networks of hospitals and clinics launched

Acuo Technologies, developers of high-performance medical image management software, data migration tools and services, today announced a new product offering called AcuoShare that allows image sharing across the networks of hospitals, clinics & affiliates.

30 Nov 2009

VIDA Diagnostics and Veran Medical to develop and market endobronchial lung navigation and biopsy system

VIDA Diagnostics, a leading developer of quantitative imaging software for the advanced analysis of pulmonary diseases, and Veran Medical Technologies, a leader in minimally invasive delivery of interventional oncology therapies, announced the companies have signed a definitive agreement covering joint development and distribution of an endobronchial lung navigation and biopsy system.

30 Nov 2009

Toshiba America Medical Systems introduces new Viamo laptop ultrasound system

Many hand-carried ultrasound systems offer better access to patients when space is compromised, but cannot provide all of the advanced radiology capabilities required to perform exams in today’s demanding ultrasound environment.

30 Nov 2009

Toshiba America Medical Systems’ Vantage Titan 3T open bore MR system to be showcased

Understanding that claustrophobia and acoustic noise are the top patient complaints with 3T MR imaging today, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc., has developed a comfortable and efficient 3T MR, the Vantage Titan™ 3T open bore MR.

30 Nov 2009

Men and women respond differently to emotional stimuli, says new study

Researchers using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to study brain activation have found that men and women respond differently to positive and negative stimuli, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

30 Nov 2009

MEDecision to demonstrate IHE image sharing documentation at RSNA 2009

MEDecision, Inc., a leading provider of collaborative health care management solutions, will be an active participant at the 95th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), the world’s premier scientific and educational forum in radiology.

30 Nov 2009

Study on deaths from cancer in Europe shows steady decline in mortality

New figures on deaths from cancer in Europe show a steady decline in mortality between the periods 1990-1994 and 2000-2004. Deaths from all cancers in the European Union (EU) between these two periods fell by nine percent in men and eight percent in women, with a large drop among the middle-aged population.

29 Nov 2009

Siemens Healthcare launches innovative scanners at RSNA 2009

Siemens Healthcare redefines productivity with a new generation of its Tim® (Total imaging matrix) technology and with its new Dot(TM) (Day optimizing throughput) engine.

29 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

Public option expected to dominate Senate debate on health reform this week

The Associated Press: "... the all-hands-on-deck Democratic coalition that allowed the bill to advance is fracturing already. ... Some Democratic senators say they'll jump ship from the bill without tighter restrictions on abortion coverage. Others say they'll go unless a government plan to compete with private insurance companies gets tossed overboard.

29 Nov 2009

Sectra launches new breast imaging PACS workstation built on Sectra RapidConnect technology

At RSNA 2009, Sectra launches a new breast imaging PACS workstation built on Sectra RapidConnect™ technology. With this next-generation mammography workstation, Sectra focuses on customer productivity and wide area radiology.

28 Nov 2009

Alliance HealthCare Services receives tenders and consents prior to the Consent Date

Alliance HealthCare Services, Inc., announced today that it has received tenders and consents on or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time on November 25, 2009 (the “Consent Date”) representing approximately 98.1% of the $300 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 7¼% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (the “notes”).

28 Nov 2009

AIDS Healthcare Foundation to hold free rapid HIV testing to mark World AIDS Day

In observation of World AIDS Day this year, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest global AIDS group and which currently provides more than 15,000 free HIV and STD tests annually in California via its community-based testing programs, is hosting an extended day—and evening—of free rapid HIV testing this Saturday, November 28th, starting at 10 am, going until 2 am Sunday at its ‘Out of the Closet’ Hollywood thrift store and testing location (6210 Sunset). The HIV testing marathon is being held as part of AHF’s ‘Testing Millions’ campaign, a worldwide initiative to test more than three million people in conjunction with the observance of this year’s World AIDS Day, Tuesday, December 1st. In an effort to raise awareness about the event and HIV testing, LA’s KIIS radio station (102.7 FM) will have its mobile van broadcasting live from the testing event from 8 pm to 10 pm Saturday.

28 Nov 2009

PanGenex expects release of television program on Calci-CLEAR dietary supplement

PanGenex Corporation announced today that it anticipates the release of its long form television program, demonstrating the benefits of Calci-CLEAR™, its patent pending dietary supplement that addresses soft tissue calcification, pursuant to its partnership with Incredible Discoveries® in early 2010.

28 Nov 2009

Leading mental health experts to hold conference in Vancouver

Leading experts in the field of mental health are holding one of the largest conferences of its kind in Vancouver, November Sunday 29 - Tuesday December 1. The conference, titled 'Into the Light,' is being jointly organized by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, Vancouver Coastal Health and Simon Fraser University and will be looking at mental health issues across Canada.

28 Nov 2009

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

Siemens Healthcare displays syngo.plaza, the new agile PACS solution for clinical routine

CCAC congratulates the Ontario government for expanding access to Avastin

Study explores brain's rewiring processes during motor learning

AcuoShare that allows image sharing across networks of hospitals and clinics launched

VIDA Diagnostics and Veran Medical to develop and market endobronchial lung navigation and biopsy system

Toshiba America Medical Systems introduces new Viamo laptop ultrasound system

Toshiba America Medical Systems’ Vantage Titan 3T open bore MR system to be showcased

Men and women respond differently to emotional stimuli, says new study

MEDecision to demonstrate IHE image sharing documentation at RSNA 2009

Study on deaths from cancer in Europe shows steady decline in mortality

Siemens Healthcare launches innovative scanners 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

Public option expected to dominate Senate debate on health reform this week

Sectra launches new breast imaging PACS workstation built on Sectra RapidConnect technology

Alliance HealthCare Services receives tenders and consents prior to the Consent Date

AIDS Healthcare Foundation to hold free rapid HIV testing to mark World AIDS Day

PanGenex expects release of television program on Calci-CLEAR dietary supplement

Leading mental health experts to hold conference in Vancouver

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