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Philips partnerships
accelerate development of magnetic particle imaging Philips
has initiated a German public-private partnership to develop
whole-body magnetic particle imaging (MPI) systems and preclinical
hybrid systems that combine MPI with magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI). 21 Dec 2010
Philips introduces Ingenia
digital broadband MRI system Philips has introduced the
Ingenia MRI system, the first to use digital broadband to improve
the quality of the image. It delivers exceptional image clarity,
scanning efficiency and scalability. 10 Dec 2010
Siemens Fast Care CT platform sets new
standards for dose reduction Fast Care is a new technology
platform for CT scanners that helps hospital staff to perform CT
examinations faster and more efficiently than before as well as
keeping the dose for the patient as low as possible. 10 Dec 2010
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Elsevier launches online
self-assessment for radiology board review Elsevier has
announced the release of Case Reviews Online, an online edition of
Case Reviews print series offering radiology professionals
self-assessment preparation for board review. 9 Dec 2010
GE's ASiR technology reduces radiation
dose in CT scans GE's adaptive statistical iterative
reconstruction low dose reconstruction technology can reduce dose by
up to 40-50% while maintaining image quality. 9 Dec 2010
New
Edinburgh diagnostic imaging centre improves early detection of
disease The Clinical Research Imaging Centre (CRIC) is a
fully integrated medical imaging facility to improve diagnosis and
treatment of illnesses such as cancer, heart disease and multiple
sclerosis. 01 Dec 2010
Plextek enhances HD image
processing for medical applications Plextek has announced
enhancements to its image processing suite designed to help medical
device manufacturers overcome the technical challenges involved in
developing mega-pixel video solutions for medical applications. 01
Dec 2010
OmniVision starts mass production of
ultra-compact sensor for endoscopy OmniVision Technologies has
announced the initiation of mass production of its ultra-compact,
high-performance digital imaging system, the OV6930. 23 Nov 2010
Siemens unveils first
whole-body MR-PET system with simultaneous data acquisition
Siemens Healthcare will unveil at the end of this month the Biograph
mMR, the world's first integrated whole-body molecular magnetic
resonance (MR) imaging system with simultaneous PET and MR data
acquisition technology. 23 Nov 2010
Ziehm and Medtronic present
interface for image-guided 3D surgical navigation The Ziehm
Vision FD Vario 3D C-arm X-ray system now connects to Medtronic's
StealthStation surgical navigation system over the Ziehm NaviPort
interface to deliver distortion-free 3D images during an operation.
23 Nov 2010
Ultrasound can replace CT and
MRI for neurosurgical navigation Following extensive studies
Aloka is promoting the potential for ultrasound to be used in
conjunction with, or as a replacement for, CT/MRI as a neuro-navigational
tool in certain operations. 23 Nov 2010
Philips announces new COPD
alliance and medical innovations at Medica 2010 Philips new
alliance is expected to result in better treatment access for
patients. It is also displaying innovations for operating rooms,
healing lighting, patient monitoring and cardiac ultrasound. 17 Nov
2010
Wardray Premise to exhibit MR and
X-ray trolleys at MEDICA Surrey-based manufacturer of
shielding equipment for medical imaging departments, Wardray
Premise, will be exhibiting its range of imaging trolleys at MEDICA
2010. 11 Nov 2010
Magnetically guided video
capsule for stomach examination Siemens Healthcare and
Olympus Medical Systems have developed a magnetically guided capsule
endoscope (MGCE) system that enables examination of the stomach more
comfortably than using traditional systems. 4 Nov 2010
Philips and Electron install
first Russian-made CT scanner Philips and Russian medical
equipment manufacturer Electron have completed Russia’s first
installation and clinical validation of a domestically made computed
tomography (CT) scanner at the Hospital of War Veterans in St
Petersburg. 4 Nov 2010
Software
to convert MRI scans of brain into three-dimensional maps of nerves
A team of researchers at the Eindhoven University of Technology has
developed a software tool that converts MRI scans of the brain into
three-dimensional coloured images of nerve structure. making this
visible for the first time without having to operate (video
demonstration below). 3 Nov 2010
Octopus invests £1.7m in
Michelson Diagnostics' OCT scanner The investment from
Octopus will help fund the manufacture and placement of VivoSight
scanners with key-opinion-leaders for clinical and economic
validation, and will support the growth of the sales infrastructure
in the UK and USA. 26 Oct
UK’s first robotic multi-axis
C-arm for complex vascular surgery The Royal Free Hospital
in North London has opened the UK’s first advanced interventional
imaging system, Artis zeego from Siemens Healthcare. 26 Oct 2010
Royal Oldham Hospital upgrades
imaging department with innovative MRI The Royal Oldham
Hospital, part of Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust in northern
England, has upgraded its imaging department to offer patients
quicker scanning times following the installation of a Magnetom
Avanto 1.5 Tesla MRI from Siemens Healthcare. 26 Oct 2010
NEC adds 27" wide-format
screen to MDView medical imaging range The 3.7-megapixel
wide-format LCD screen allows two or more medical images to be
viewed simultaneously thanks to its 27" size and a powerful
picture-by-picture function. 26 Oct 2010
Aloka unveils new ProSound ultrasound system to European market Aloka has launched its new flagship model, the ProSound
F75. The system has bespoke settings for obstetrics and gynaecology
assessments and includes a new feature to simultaneously display
stored and real-time images. 22 Oct 2010
Siemens mammography software
combines multiple imaging types on single workstation The
latest version of Syngo Mammo Report, the mammography workstation
from Siemens, for the first time combines tomosynthesis, 3D
ultrasound and 3D magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with 2D
mammography. 4 Oct 2010
Russia assembles first CT
scanner GE Healthcare and its Russian manufacturing partner
Meditsinskie technologii Ltd (MTL) have unveiled Russia's first
domestically assembled CT scanner. 15 Sept 2010
Canon announces ophthalmic
diagnostics plans following takeover of Optopol Canon Europe
has announced first details of its plans for world domination in the
ophthalmic diagnostic equipment market. 15 Sept 2010
Mo99 and Tc99m in
personalized medicine: easing the supply crisis
Personalized medicine is the use of new methods of molecular
analysis to better manage a patient’s disease or predisposition to
disease. Currently impacting the efficiency of nuclear medicine is
an ongoing shortage of the radioisotope Molybdenum 99 (Mo99). The
production of this sensitive raw material is central in the
production of Technetium 99m (Tc99m), which is used in nearly 60% of
all patient scans. 8 September 2010
Maths
and video game graphics help develop live MRI of beating heart
Magnetic resonance imaging taking just one fiftieth of a second will
enable the dynamics of organs and joints to be filmed 'live' for the
first time, including the beating heart, the bending knee, and
movements of the eye and jaw. 2 Sept 2010
Screening of young athletes
for heart disease needs improving The screening process for
young footballers to detect those at risk of heart disease does not
take into account the type and intensity of the exercise performed.
2 Sept 2010
Enhanced cardiac ultrasound
system from Philips Healthcare Royal Philips Electronics has
launched the enhanced iE33 xMATRIX cardiac ultrasound system
featuring a new ergonomic solution for more efficient adult
echocardiograms, the X5-1 transducer. 1 Sept 2010
Aloka's auto NT test improves
ultrasound detection of foetal chromosome disease Aloka
Holding Europe AG has added an automated Nuchal Translucency
thickness measurement and pre-calibrated settings into its ProSound
ultrasound systems. 26 August 2010
Siemens to showcase next-generation
ultrasound at BMUS 2010 Siemens Healthcare will showcase its
ultrasound range, including the Acuson S2000 2.0 and Acuson X300
Premium Edition at this year’s British Medical Ultrasound Society
(BMUS) Annual Scientific Meeting and Exhibition from 28-30 Sept.
26 August 2010
Viatronix releases new version of
V3D-Colon software Viatronix Incorporated has released a new
version of its V3D-Colon software with the option to have colon CAD,
VeraLook by iCAD. 26 August 2010
TomTec introduces new version
of 2D cardiac performance analysis software 2D Cardiac
Performance Analysis is a speckle tracking based analysis tool which
can analyze 2D data from various ultrasound machines. It allows a
cardiologist to study the behaviour of the heart muscle quicker and
easier due to improved handling. 18 August 2010
Epson partners with Philips to
offer printing systems for ultrasound imaging worldwide Epson
America and Royal Philips Electronics have entered into an agreement
to supply Epson ink jet printers with Philips ultrasound medical
imaging systems around the world. 17 August 2010
NDSsi launches ConnectOR G2
platform to integrate surgical imaging ConnectOR G2 offers
the unique ability to connect PACS imaging, surgical video and
medical informatics. 12 August 2010
Brain
scan detects autism in 15 minutes A new technique can
identify autism from MRI scans of the brain in just 15 minutes.
Tested so far only in adults, it can identify autism with over 90%
accuracy. 11 August 2010
Portable ultrasound system provides vital obstetric scanning
support in Southern Sudan The Martha Primary Healthcare Centre in southern Sudan has
been given a Siemens Acuson P10 handheld ultrasound system by UK charity
The Brickworks to perform obstetric scanning. 11 August 2010
Siemens wins 15-year €132m
medical imaging contract in Spain Siemens will provide the
Cartagena and Mar Menor hospitals with more than 100 imaging
systems, including computed tomography scanners, mammography
systems, and ultrasound systems. 11 August 2010
AMD appoints BK Medical as agent for
prostate HistoScanning in UK HistoScanning is a proprietary tissue
characterization technology used to differentiate, characterize, and
visualize solid organ tissue types based on the analysis of backscattered
ultrasound. 10 August 2010
Philips acquires Israeli PACS supplier
CDP Medical Philips has agreed to acquire the business of CDP
Medical Ltd, an Israel-based provider of picture archiving and communication
systems (PACS), and a subsidiary of medical device distributor Medtechnica
Ltd. 2 August 2010.
Philips acquires Chinese ultrasound
transducer producer Shanghai Apex Electronics Technology The
acquisition strengthens Philips’ portfolio of high quality transducers
specifically aimed at the value segment in emerging markets. 2 August 2010
Siemens launches initiative to reduce
radiation dose from CT scans Siemens Healthcare has launched the
SIERRA initiative to reduce patient exposure to radiation in computed
tomography (CT) scans. It has established the Low Dose Expert Panel with 15
specialists. 22 July 2010
Mirada Medical releases Casebook
upgrade for showing medical images in PowerPoint Oxford company
Mirada Medical Limited has released a software upgrade for its Casebook
(Casebook 1.1.) software, a unique presentation tool for showing medical
scans in Microsoft PowerPoint. 22 July 2010
Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) — global
opportunity assessment, competitive landscape and market forecasts to 2016
The report provides market landscape, competitive landscape and market
trends information the Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS)
market. It provides comprehensive information on the key trends affecting
the market, and key analytical content on the market dynamics. The report
also reviews the competitive landscape and technology offerings. Key
geographies covered include the US, Canada, the UK, Germany, France, Italy,
Spain, Japan, China, India, Australia, and Brazil. July 2010
St Jude Medical completes takeover of
LightLab Imaging St Jude Medical has completed the acquisition of
LightLab Imaging, Inc. for approximately $90 million in cash. LightLab is a
pioneer and leader in the development of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT),
a high resolution diagnostic coronary imaging technology. 14 July 2010
Stanford Hospital opens hybrid
operating and angiography room The hybrid room enables a patient to
stay in one place to be diagnosed and treated, either with surgery or the
latest interventional procedure, in an environment as sterile as an
operating room, with all-important imaging devices, microscopes and monitors
right at hand. 12 July 2010
Leicester University to develop
virtual autopsies from CT scans The University of Leicester has won a
grant to research and develop the use of cardiac angiography using CT scans
to conduct near virtual autopsies. 30 June 2010
Mirada Medical launches Caseaccess
PET-CT image management software The product combines the company's
fusion image analysis software with online image visualisation technologies
to provide remote access to PET-CT and SPECT-CT scans and reports via fast,
richly featured multi-modal quantitative imaging software. 23 June 2010
Philips launches mobile 3.0T MRI
system with automatic adjustment to the patient Philips has
introduced the world’s first mobile 3.0T MRI system with MultiTransmit —
automatic adjustment to the patient's size and shape. 17 June 2010
Philips launches intra-vascular
interventional configuration for stroke assessment The VasoCT is
designed to visualize vessel structure beyond a clot and help physicians
identify and assess the size and extent of an ischemic stroke. 17 June 2010
Riester upgrades range of
laryngoscopes Riester has launched new blades and handles for its
range of Laryngoscopes. ri-dispo disposable laryngoscope blades and new LED
and plug-in handles make Riester Laryngoscopes much more efficient and user
friendly. 14 June 2010
Siemens and Olympus collaborate on
magnetically guided capsule endoscope This innovative technology is
intended to allow stomach examinations to be performed easily and
comfortably by having the patient simply swallow an endoscope in the form of
a capsule. The patient would then lie down in a magnetic guidance system. 8
June 2010
iCAD launches new polyp detection tool
for virtual colonography iCAD, Inc. has launched a new version of its
VeraLook computer-aided detection technology for CT colonography (CTC), or
virtual colonoscopy. It detects and highlights potential polyps during CTC
examinations. 2 June 2010
GE unveils new spectral mammography
technology for breast cancer diagnosis GE Healthcare has introduced
the SenoBright Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography (CESM) technology, to
detect and diagnose breast cancer more rapidly and accurately, even in the
densest part of the breast tissue. 2 June 2010
Siemens offers online real-time
monitoring service for molecular imaging systems The Guardian Program
monitors customer systems’ performance in real time and online. When
critical parameters are detected the system automatically informs the
Siemens Service Centre. 1 June 2010
Building
flexibility into electronic design of ultrasound systems This article reviews the up-front
considerations that must be addressed to offer portable,
performance-based products that provide system designers with the
flexibility required to bring new products to this global market. It
discusses the application of these methods to the design of portable
ultrasound systems. 31 May 2010
SuperSonic Imagine unveils results of
largest ever breast ultrasound clinical trial French company
SuperSonic Imagine has unveiled some of the results of the largest clinical
breast study ever undertaken in ultrasound imaging. It is assessing the
clinical benefits of ShearWave Elastography in the ultrasonic evaluation of
breast lesions. 31 May 2010
Siemens to present multi-modality
diagnostic solutions at Symposium Mammographicum Siemens will be
showcasing its latest innovations in mammography and ultrasound breast
imaging at Symposium Mammographicum 2010 (11-13 July 2010, Liverpool). 31
May 2010
PET-MRI scanner opens new frontier in medical imaging The PET-MRI scanner, which has been developed by Philips, combines
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography
(PET) into one unit, allowing accurate combination of the two
imaging modalities and giving new possibilities for medical imaging.
31 May 2010
Siemens redesigns control room for
interventional suites Siemens Healthcare has introduced the Artis zee
Cockpit, a new workplace designed to significantly ease the tasks
performed in the control room of radiology and cardiology
interventional suites. 14 May 2010
Magnetic fluorescent nanoparticles highlight brain tumours for MRI and surgery
Scientists at Ohio State University have combined two types of nanoparticle
to create a 'nanocomposite' that is both magnetic and fluorescent. The aim
is to highlight tumours in diagnostic imaging and visually during surgery. 7
May 2010
Siemens Uroskop images entire urinary
tract with single exposure The new dynamic flat detector technology
of UROSKOP Omnia enables the urologist to cover
the entire urinary tract (kidney, ureter, bladder) with only one
single exposure of exceptional image quality. 22 April 2010
International design award for
three Siemens diagnostic imaging systems Siemens Healthcare
has been awarded the international red dot design award for three of
its new-to-market imaging systems. 14 April 2010
MRI
scans of brain networks could help predict effects of brain injury
An MRI scanning technique originally developed for study of brain
organization could enable better prediction of the effects of
strokes and other brain injuries, neurologists at Washington
University School of Medicine in St Louis have found. 1 April 2010
High-resolution CT and CT
pulmonary angiography most important advances in cardiopulmonary
imaging in 25 years The two techniques were chosen as the
most influential in a survey of experts conducted by the Journal
of Thoracic Imaging to mark its 25th anniversary. 1 April 2010
Medtronic pacemaker system for
use in MRI scanners available in Europe Medtronic, Inc. has
announced the commercial availability of the Advisa DR MRI SureScan
pacemaker in selected European geographies. It gives patients access
to full body MRI scans, without positioning limitations. 26 March
2010
UK musculoskeletal research
boosted with introduction of 3 Tesla MRI Scientists at the
Leeds Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Unit have recently
welcomed the installation of a Magnetom Verio from Siemens
Healthcare. 26 March 2010
Analog Devices introduces
digital to analog converter for high quality MRI images
Analog Devices has introduced a breakthrough in data conversion that
gives clinicians and radiologists the superior image clarity they
need to see smaller anatomical structures and abnormalities, such as
breast cancer cells. 26 March 2010
Canon develops wireless
cassette-sized digital radiology system Canon UK has
announced the development of the company’s first wireless,
cassette-size digital radiography (DR) system: the CXDI-70C
Wireless. 25 March 2010
Siemens launches low-cost
editions of 16 and 64-slice CT scanners With its favourable
price/performance ratio, the new Excel Editions scanner family makes
it easier for hospitals and medical practices to acquire computed
tomography systems. 16 March 2010
Fluorescent nanoparticles
highlight cancerous tissue on operating table
Cell-penetrating molecules carrying fluorescent and magnetic tags
that stick to and light up tumors help surgeons see more of the
tumour tissue on the operating table and make it visible to MRI
scans. 9 Mar 2010
Proton beam imaging for cancer
diagnostics moves a step closer Using a proton beam scan to
image a patient prior to treatment would give more accurate density
maps and the proton beam would stop more precisely on the tumor. 9
Mar 2010
Philips launches new PET/CT
scanner and DoseAware radiation monitoring system for radiology staff
Philips' GEMINI LXL scanner offers many of the features available on
premium systems. DoseAware offer real time monitoring and display of
radiology staff radiation exposure. 9 Mar 2010
Mammography gives no added value
in breast cancer screening A multicentre study of breast cancer
screening has concluded that mammography is unnecessary in women
undergoing MRI and current guidelines should be revised to reflect this.
9 Mar 2010
Teleradiology service completes
10,000 audits Teleradiology specialist 4 Ways Healthcare has
completed 10,000 audits of its remote radiology service in the UK,
assuring the quality of its advanced medical imaging and diagnostic
interpretation service. 9 Mar 2010
Siemens supplies radiography CAD
application via Internet Siemens Healthcare is introducing a
Software as a Service (SaaS) model for digital radiography that enables
customers to receive computer-aided detection (CAD) results via remote
processing. 5 Mar 2010
New book:
Radiotherapy in practice — imaging Imaging is a
critical component in the delivery of radiotherapy to patients with
malignancy, and this book teaches the principles and practice of imaging
specific to radiotherapy. (pub Jan 2010). 23 Feb 2010
Siemens workshop extends knowledge
of tissue elasticity and strain imaging Over 270 sonographers
and consultants joined together recently to extend knowledge and
understanding of acoustic radiation force imaging (ARFI) and elasticity
imaging techniques in a Siemens Healthcare workshop at Euroson 2009. 22
February 2010
GE Healthcare introduces Vscan
phone-sized ultrasound imaging tool The Vscan houses powerful,
smart ultrasound imaging technology and can easily be taken from room to
room to be used in many clinical, hospital or primary care settings. 22
Feb 2010
Faster stroke treatment with
application for imaging of blood flow in brain Siemens Healthcare
has developed a new software application that enables the visualisation
of parenchymal blood flow during minimally invasive interventions in the
brain for the first time. 22 Feb 2010
MR spectroscopy can locate sperm
in infertile men non-invasively
Magnetic resonance spectroscopy can be used to determine if men with no
sperm in their ejaculate still have sperm in their testes. It may remove
the need for invasive procedures. 9 Feb 2010
Quantum physics research leads to
breakthrough heart scanner
A highly sensitive cardiac scanner being developed at the University of
Leeds will dramatically improve the process of diagnosing heart
conditions. 8 Feb 2010
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