In November 2009, the Clinic of Imaging Methods at the University Hospital in Pilsen (Czech Republic) brought a Shimadzu MobileDaRt Evolution radiography unit into operation. It was the first installation in the country. This premium digital x-ray device is known for its operability, mobility and image quality. For Pilsen university, it was equipped...
READ MOREHi Vision Preirus A Compact Premium Ultrasound Platform That Adapts to Your Environment A new generation premium compact ultrasound platform with the latest broadband beamforming technology and ultra high speed processing capability Combined with Hitachi’s extensive transducer range the platform supports all clinical applications from general...
READ MORECarestream Health & Quantum Medical Imaging Team up An enhanced configuration on display at the Carestream Health booth at this year’s RSNA, was the Quantum Medical Imaging Q-Rad Floor Mounted system which is now available with the wireless, cassette-size CARESTREAM DRx-1 detector from Carestream Health. This system is designed for high patient volumes...
READ MOREAt RSNA 2010, GE healthcare highlighted a variety of technologies developed to support the healthymagination strategy to help improve patient care worldwide. “Since the launch of healthymagination, GE healthcare has worked with caregivers and organizations around the world to develop innovative technologies to better address the needs...
READ MOREHologic, Inc. announced at the RSNA that they have received an approvable letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Selenia Dimensions 3-D digital mammography tomosynthesis system. Final approval of the company’s pre-market approval application for the system remains subject to satisfactory review and inspection of their manufacturing...
READ MORESiemens presented a detailed explanation of dose reduction innovations on Siemens medical imaging equipment. Siemens said it is the first manufacturer to issue a "Guide to low Dose." Created for physicians and medical technical staff, the guide describes the basics of radiation used for medical purposes, presenting a detailed explanation of dose reduction innovations...
READ MORENext Generation Ct with Idose Philips announced the new Philips Ingenuity CT platform, an innovative technology that it says will help redefine low dose imaging, during the RSNA. The Ingenuity CT features iDose, Philips’ next-generation iterative reconstruction technique, designed to provide equivalent diagnostic image quality at up to 80 percent...
READ MOREAt the Agfa HealthCare booth, on display were its suite of cardiology imaging products designed to give the radiology community an opportunity to experience cardiology and vascular imaging and reporting solutions that effectively consolidate information and offer clinicians a single point of access to studies from multiple modalities. ...
READ MOREInfinix Vf-I Bi-Plane Vascular X-Ray System When imaging patients in the cath lab, it is critical that the vascular x-ray system provides clinicians unprecedented access without restricting image angles. Designed to increase flexibility and diagnostic capabilities, especially in neuro and paediatric imaging, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc....
READ MOREI. Use and Overuse of Exams » Emergency Departments See Substantial Increase in CT Exams A new study reports that the use of computed tomography (CT) in U.S. emergency departments is growing exponentially. If the growth trend continues, by 2011, nearly 20 percent of all emergency department (ED) visits may involve a CT exam. The results of...
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