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Strength of repaired cruciate ligament can be evaluated using new
imaging process
A new imaging technique using magnetic
resonance tomography can evaluate precisely both the load-bearing
capacity of the "new" cruciate ligament and the risk of a renewed
rupture. 8 Mar 2015
Karolinska University Hospital awards
GE contract to build PET tracer production facility
Karolinska University Hospital and Stockholm County Council, Sweden
have awarded GE Healthcare a contract to build a complete PET tracer
production facility centre. 16 January 2015
ICR develops avatars to display
important cancer cell features to aid diagnosis
The Institute
of Cancer Research, London has developed new software to visualise
data generated by imaging of cancer cells in a more intuitive way
than graphs or charts. The program called PhenoPlot generates
‘avatars’ of cancer cells based on imaging data collected by robotic
microscopes. 12 Jan 2015
Combined MRI-PET imaging gives
new insights to plaque formation in Alzheimer's disease
Researchers at Tübingen University have used combined PET and
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to show that amyloid plaques in
brain blood vessels are associated with a reduced blood flow in mice
with Alzheimer’s-like disease. 18 Nov 2014
VascuBone project develops toolbox for personalised bone
regeneration
The EU-funded VascuBone project has developed a "toolbox" that
doctors can select from to regenerate bone for three types of bone
defects. The tool
box includes a variety of biocompatible biomaterials and cell types,
FDA-approved growth factors, material modification technologies,
simulation and analytical tools such as molecular-imaging-based in
vivo diagnostics. (includes video) 17 Nov 2014
CFI Medical awarded CE mark for Zero-Gravity
radiation protection system
CFI Medical has received the CE
mark for its Zero-Gravity Suspended Radiation Protection System Floor
Unit for protecting clinicians when using X-rays in operating
theatres. 14 Oct 2014
Carestream adds motor assist
feature to DRX-Evolution radiography systems
Carestream has
added a motor assist feature to its Carestream DRX-Evolution DR Room
that allows operators to manually move the overhead tube with
assistance from the system’s motors. 12 Aug 2014
LayerWise wins GE’s global
competition for 3D printing of metal parts
GE has chosen
LayerWise as the winner of its worldwide open innovation challenge,
the 3D Printing Production Quest, to produce complex medical imaging
device parts with high precision. 4 Jun 2014
GE and Tesla Engineering to
produce ultra high strength MRI scanners
GE Healthcare and
Tesla Engineering Ltd. have announced that they will collaborate to
produce ultra high field 7.0 tesla whole-body MRI scanners for
scientific and medical research. 28 May 2014
MRI-guided biopsy for brain
cancer improves diagnosis
Neurosurgeons at UC San Diego Heath
System have combined real-time MRI technology with non-invasive
cellular mapping techniques to develop a new biopsy method that
increases the accuracy of brain cancer diagnosis. 6 May 2014
Quantum Imaging secures £1.6m
funding to develop portable magnetometry device
The company
has secured a £1.6m investment by IP Group and the University of
Leeds to enable the development of a portable medical imaging device
based on its magnetometry technology. 9 April 2014
MedaPhor supports ultrasound
training in Rwanda and the Dominican Republic
Cardiff-based
MedaPhor is working with US healthcare institutions to provide
technical support to boost ultrasound skills in Rwanda and the
Dominican Republic. 4 Feb 2014
New type of MRI shows spread
of bone marrow cancer
A pioneering MRI technique developed by
the Institute of Cancer Research in London can reveal where cancer
is present in bone marrow across the whole body. 28 Jan 2014
New microscopy technique
rapidly detects skin cancer tissue during surgery
The US National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and
Bioengineering has developed a microscopic technique to analyze and
remove cancerous tissue rapidly in the operating room,
removing the need for lengthy repeated tissue sampling and checking.
28 Jan 2014
New MRI technique is
breakthrough tool for diagnosing IBS
Scientists at The
University of Nottingham have conducted three studies examining the
effectiveness of using MRI to study Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
and have also developed a novel way of investigating the illness. 14
Jan 2014
MRI mapping of nerve fibres helps
brain surgeons preserve brain function
A novel technique for
interpreting MRI scan data produces images of the brain’s nerve network that
can guide neurosurgeons to preserve critical brain functions such as vision,
speech and memory. 24 Nov 2013
Combining MRI with ultrasound
gives a quicker technique for breast cancer biopsy
The
Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering has developed a
technique that combines MRI with ultrasound scans to make biopsy
taking quicker and less traumatic for breast cancer patients. 18 Nov
2013
Free-floating 3D holograms of
heart used to guide heart surgery
Royal Philips and RealView
Imaging Ltd have completed a pilot study that has demonstrated the
feasibility of using a live 3D hologram with interactive technology
to guide minimally-invasive heart surgery. 31 Oct 2013
PET scan tracer highlights
areas of pain inside soft tissue
Researchers at Uppsala
University have developed a method to image the areas of damage and
pain in soft tissue following injury such as tennis elbow. 30 Oct
2013
Medical image storage driving
exponential growth in vendor neutral archive systems
High
growth in medical data storage in vendor-neutral archive (VNA)
systems will drive strong demand for VNA solutions over the next
five years, according to a report from market analysts IHS. 12 Sept
2013
Raman laser highlights tumour
cells in brain tissue during surgery
A new laser-based technology can identify cancerous cells
during surgery, enabling surgeons to make sure they remove all the
cells that could develop into a new tumour. 10 Sept 2013
Siemens introduces PET-CT with
patient flow-through
Siemens Healthcare has launched the
Biograph mCT Flow, a PET-CT system that moves the patient smoothly
through the system’s gantry, while continuously acquiring PET data.
30 Aug 2013
North Durham hospital installs low
dose interventional imaging system
County Durham and
Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, has installed a Siemens Artis zee imaging
system in University Hospital of North Durham for a range of diagnostic and
interventional procedures. 29 August 2013
Siemens launches SPECT-CT system for high resolution molecular
imaging
Siemens Healthcare's xSPECT system,
the Symbia Intevo, combines the high sensitivity of single-photon
emission computed tomography (SPECT) with the high specificity of CT
to generate high resolution and, for the first time, quantitative
images. 19 Aug 2013
Image guided surgical system treats
blood clots in the brain
A new image-guided surgical system under
development at Vanderbilt University uses steerable needles to penetrate the
brain with minimal damage and suction away blood clots. 19 Aug 2013
South Denmark to build VNA
system connecting 17 hospitals
Region South Denmark has
announced it has chosen GE Healthcare IT to set up a vendor
neutral archive (VNA) system to be implemented in 2013. The VNA will
connect the region’s 17 hospitals, enabling exchange of medical
images and easier collaboration. 19 July 2013
Glucose lights up tumours in
MRI scans
A new technique that detects high concentrations of
glucose in cancerous tissue using MRI scans has been unveiled by
scientists at University College London (UCL) scientists. 9 July
2013
COCIR welcomes changes to EC
EMF Directive protecting use of MRI scans
COCIR has welcomed
the revised European Council Directive on Protecting Workers from
Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields (the EMF Directive) passed by the
European Parliament yesterday. 21 June 2013
Philips image guidance system
reduces radiation in cardiac catheterisation
A clinical study
using Philips’ AlluraClarity system with ClarityIQ technology has
achieved a 50% reduction in X-ray dose while maintaining image
quality for image-guided cardiac interventions. 29 May 2013
Southwest England hospitals
deploy joint cloud-based radiology information system
Accenture has completed the deployment of a cloud-based radiology
information system (RIS) for a consortium of five NHS hospitals and
23 facilities in Southwest England. 22 May 2013
GE Healthcare to supply Kent &
Medway Medical Imaging Consortium with collaborative radiology
system
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
has awarded GE Healthcare a seven-year managed service contract to
supply imaging services to the four hospital trusts of the Kent &
Medway Medical Imaging Consortium. 21 May 2013
Siemens provides support on
demand for CT imaging protocols at Spire hospital
Siemens
Healthcare Customer Services is supporting Spire Southampton
Hospital’s diagnostic imaging department through syngo Remote
Assist, a remote troubleshooting service for CT scans. 10 May 2013
Philips partners with Marshall
Land Systems to deploy mobile CT scanner units to armed forces
Philips and Marshall Land Systems, have developed a rapidly
deployable, containerised CT scanner, which enables whole-body CT
scanning in battlefield conditions. 25 Apr 2013
ResolutionMD given FDA
clearance for diagnostic medical image viewing on Android devices
Canadian company Calgary Scientific Inc has received
clearance from the US FDA for its ResolutionMD software that
displays diagnostic medical images on Android devices. 22 Apr 2013
GE Healthcare introduces GEM radiation open head and neck coil
suite
GE Healthcare has announced the US 510(k) clearance and
European CE
marking of its MR solution for head & neck imaging in the presence
of radiation therapy (RT) immobilization devices. 19 Apr 2013
Siemens to launch mobile
surgical C-arm at UKRC
The Cios Alpha C-arm system from
Siemens Healthcare is to make its British debut at the UK
Radiological Congress (UKRC) 2013, 10-12 June. 4 Apr 2013
Bayer HealthCare launches CT
contrast dose management platform
Bayer HealthCare’s
Radiology and Interventional division has introduced the Certegra
Infomatics software platform which gives contrast delivery
management through a touch-screen hub. 20 Mar 2013
Diagnostic Healthcare secures £1m
investment to expand services
The company will use the investment to
expand its diagnostic services, increase community services in more
locations across and expand its portfolio of medical equipment. 20 Mar 2013
Philips introduces MRI, DR and
CT systems
Philips is introducing three new radiology imaging
systems at the European Congress of Radiology All three systems
combine the capabilities for high patient throughput with the
functionality and advanced clinical imaging applications. 8 Mar 2013
Toshiba introduces new CT scanners at
ECR 2013
Toshiba has expanded its family of Aquilion CT scanners with
the new Aquilion One/ ViSION Edition. This has a faster rotation speed of
0.275 seconds and a wider 78 cm gantry bore. 8 Mar 2013
Atlas of the average human
heart created from 3D CT images
Researchers at Pompeu Fabra
University in Spain have created a high resolution atlas of the
human heart by using statistical analysis of 3D images taken
from 138 people. 6 Mar 2013
Elastography shows
promise for detecting cancers without biopsy
Researchers from the University of Oslo and Beaujon
University Hospital in Paris are to start clinical
trials of a new method for detecting cancer that
measures the elasticity of body tissue. 18 Feb 2013
Pathology image
analysis software improves certainty of cancer diagnosis
Scientists at the University of Oslo have
developed pathology image analysis software that can
determine the seriousness of a cancer prognosis with 80%
certainty, halving errors. 8 Feb 2013
Royal Cornwall
Hospitals installs two new DR rooms
Royal
Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has installed two DX-D 600
Direct Radiography (DR) systems from Agfa Healthcare,
creating two new DR rooms. 7 Feb 2013
Philips introduces advanced
imaging integration for EP navigator
This has a novel
approach to 3D rotational angiography that provides real-time
anatomical details of cardiac LA-PV structures with significantly
enhanced workflow. 30 Jan 2013
Siemens unveils new 3-Tesla
MRI system
The 3-Tesla Magnetom Prisma will offer a new level
of MRI imaging, combining high gradient strength and fast gradient
slew rates. 25 Jan 2013
Manchester University develops
3D colour X-ray camera for chemical analysis of hidden objects
This could radically improve security screening at airports, medical
imaging, aircraft maintenance, industrial inspection and geophysical
exploration. 11 Jan 2013
Siemens introduces wireless
ultrasound system
The ACUSON Freestyle system features
wireless transducers and a number of innovations, including
acoustics, system architecture, radio design, miniaturization, and
image processing. 13 Dec 2012
GE introduces silent MRI
technology
GE's Silent Scan technology reduces excessive
acoustic noise generated during an MR scan to ambient levels. 13 Dec
2012
Siemens presents new range of
imaging products for cost-sensitive buyers at RSNA
Siemens
Healthcare presented new economical systems in computed tomography,
magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, and an entry-level version
of its imaging software syngo.via. 28 Nov 2012
GE launches Universal Viewer for
PACS
With this week’s introduction of Universal Viewer, GE
Healthcare aims to put clinical insight within reach to help
radiologists and referring physicians deliver patient results
efficiently. 27 Nov 2012
Philips shows
radiologists how to address clinical and economic challenges at RSNA
Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) continues the Imaging 2.0 journey
by showcasing several new features for existing image modalities at RSNA
2012. 27 Nov 2012
Barnsley Hospitals upgrade to Agfa
digitizers for image processing
Agfa HealthCare has announced that it
has received an order from NHS Supply Chain for four DX-G digitizers for
computed radiography for Barnsley Hospitals. 31 Oct 2012
Exercise is the best way to keep
the brain healthy in old age
People who exercise later in
life may better protect their brain from age-related changes than
those who do not, MRI scans of the brain shows. 26 Oct 2012
Siemens to open UK training
facility for syngo.via system
Siemens Healthcare is to open
the training facility at its UK headquarters in Frimley, Surrey. 18
Oct 2012
Ultra cheap ultrasound scanner
could reduce maternal deaths in developing countries
A sonar
engineer at Newcastle University has developed a low cost ultrasound
scanner that can plug into a normal laptop to produce images of a
foetus. 24 Sept 2012
High-definition fibre
tractography is new tool for brain imaging
High-definition
fibre tractography (HDFT) can trace the course of nerve fibre
connections within the brain with more accuracy and give a greater
understanding of the brain's functional networks. 18 Sept 2012
Optical instrument helps
diagnose and monitor peripheral arterial disease
This
noninvasive imaging technique, known as dynamic diffuse optical
tomography imaging, uses near-infrared light to map the
concentration of hemoglobin in the body’s tissue. 18 Sept 2012
Toshiba announces 5-year
medical imaging partnership with Manchester United
In the
five-year partnership Toshiba will provide CT, MRI and ultrasound
scanners to the Club’s medical team based at The Trafford Training
Centre, Carrington. 3 Sept 2012
New PET-MR scanner halves
radiation and improves resolution
Physicists at the
University of Oslo have created a brand new medical imaging
technology that combines PET and MR in a more efficient way and
reduces the radiation compared to current technology. The technology
was developed from particle physics research at CERN. 31 Aug 2012
UCLH hosts endoscopy study day
for Pentax Medical’s HD+ and i-scan system. 16 Aug 2012
Siemens launches Acuson P300 portable
ultrasound system in UK
Siemens Healthcare's Acuson P300
portable ultrasound system is designed to meet the diverse imaging
needs for a wide spectrum of patients, body types and clinical
disciplines. 12 July 2012
Magnetic resonance spectroscopy
gives non-invasive test for early Alzheimer's
MRS can measure
specific brain chemical changes that provides a signature of the
early stages of Alzheimer's disease from the hippocampal region of
the brain. 11 June 2012
Ealing Hospital expands radiology
procedures and streamlines workflow
A new Artis zee C-arm is
being used for a number of procedures including angiography,
fluoroscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
30 May 2012
New Ziehm Solo C-Arm for
Letterkenny General Hospital
The Urology day care facility at
Letterkenny General Hospital in Ireland has taken delivery of a new
mobile image intensifier from Xograph Healthcare. 14 May 2012
Given Imaging announces first
centre of excellence for colon capsule endoscopy
The
Policlinico Agostino Gemelli in Rome, the largest private university
in Italy, has become the first colon capsule endoscopy Center of
Excellence. 14 May 2012
EU SKINSPECTION project develops
hybrid multimodal 3D imaging system
The system combines
two-photon imaging with time-correlated single photon detection,
autofluorescence lifetime imaging, high-frequency ultrasound and
optoacoustic imaging. 18 Apr 2012
New book celebrates 40 years of
computerised tomography
Forty years ago the invention of
computerised (axial) tomography transformed medical care across the
world. Behind it was a little-known British genius, Sir Godfrey
Hounsfield. 18 April 2012
An open market will drive
good value for money in updating PACS in the NHS
Harry Wood talks to Peter Harrison and
Ronan Kirby of Siemens about the future of PACS in the NHS
in England following the end of NPfIT contracts. "PACS was a low hanging fruit
and was a relatively easy component for the NHS National Program for IT
(NPfIT) to deploy. For Siemens it was an interesting time as
originally we had actually put the first PACS into the UK."
more ... 3 April 2012
Michelson Diagnostics
secures £600k investment for further growth
Michelson
Diagnostics has announced a further investment of £607k by
shareholders Octopus Investments, Catapult Venture Managers and
London Business Angels to expand its VivoSight scanner business. 22 Mar 2012
Call for evidence-based systems
to reduce unnecessary diagnostic imaging
Large variations in
the use of CT scans have been found, leading to calls to find a
better evidence base for its use to keep the rapidly rising costs of
healthcare down. 9 Mar 2012
Boston Scientific launches
endoscopic ultrasound aspiration needle worldwide
The Expect
19 Flex endoscopic ultrasound aspiration needle is used for
acquiring tissue samples under endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guidance
for cancer diagnosis in organs adjacent to the gastrointestinal
tract. 24 Feb 2012
EOS Imagine raises over €38m on
NYSE
NBGI Ventures has announced that its portfolio company
EOS Imagine, has raised over €38 million in a successful public
offering of shares on the NYSE Euronext. 20 Feb 2012
GE healthymagination Fund invests
in Check-Cap's ingestible imaging capsule
GE Financial
Services has announced that it has invested in Israeli company
Check-Cap Ltd, a developer of an ingestible X-ray imaging capsule
that may help detect intestinal polyps and colorectal cancer. 6 Feb
2012
World’s first Curve Image guided
surgery system operating in Germany
The new technology
provides surgeons with guidance and control during surgery, enabling
faster, more precise and safer interventions, and offering improved
patient outcomes. 25 Jan 2012
Southampton University to develop
enhanced NMR for new medical applications
The University has
been awarded a grant from the European Research Council of €2.8
million to support research into enhanced nuclear magnetic resonance
(NMR). 25 Jan 2012
Biotronik introduces world's
first MRI-compatible implantable defibrillators
Biotronik
has announced the first implantations of its new Lumax 740
implantable cardiac defibrillators — the world’s first and only ICDs
eligible for use with MRI scanners. 5 Jan 2012
2011
Visual Acuity advises on 3D image display for Mummy: the inside story
tour
For this new tour, The British Museum deployed advanced 3D
imaging technologies to reveal the secrets inside the mummy of
Nesperennub, an ancient Egyptian priest. 6 Dec 2011
Panasonic’s CardioHealth Station
provides early diagnosis in primary care
The ultrasound
device is designed to assist medical professionals in making a quick
and valuable assessment of cardiovascular health. 6 Dec 2011
iQ-MOBILITY displays world’s first
portable radiology greyscale reading station
iQ-MOBILITY enables
radiologists to perform multimodality readings of diagnostic images from any
location. 6 Dec 2011
Salford Royal hospital
improves its imaging facilities with new X-ray system
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust has installed an Ysio wi-D
digital radiography system from Siemens Healthcare in its new
accident and emergency department. 3 Dec 2011
Holoxica creates 3D hologram of
human liver for cancer treatment
The achievement paves the
way for a breakthrough in the way surgeons plan liver operations to
remove tumours. 3 Dec 2011
Rohde & Schwarz supplies
analysers to Micrima for wideband radio breast cancer screening
Rohde & Schwarz has announced it has supplied its high-speed vector
network analysers to Bristol University spin-out Micrima for the
clinical trials of their revolutionary radio wave breast cancer
screening technique. 20 Nov 2011
Philips introduces IntelliSpace PACS 4.4 to support new level
of collaboration
IntelliSpace informatics solutions are a portfolio of
clinical informatics and patient care technologies that facilitate
the delivery of detailed, actionable patient information to
clinicians. 14 Nov 2011
Image Information Systems to
showcase mobile diagnostic image reading at MEDICA
Company
highlights at the show will include pioneering products: iQ-MOBILITY
and iQ-BOOSTER. 14 Nov 2011
Annual screening with X-rays does
not reduce lung cancer deaths
A trial involving 150,000
patients that gave half annual chest X-rays for up to four years
showed that screening did not significantly reduce death from lung
cancer compared to the unscreened group. 27 October 2011
New non-invasive technique uses
CT for testing heart function
The technique could, in a
single test, identify which abnormally narrowed blood vessels are
the most likely to lead to further cardiovascular complications. 25
Oct 2011
New ultrasound system gives Royal
Liverpool Hospital ability to do liver elastography
The Royal
Liverpool University Hospital is able to carry out strain and
contrast imaging of the liver with a new Siemens ACUSON S2000
ultrasound system.
New MRI technique detects lung
cancer better that PET-CT
A new type of diagnostic imaging,
diffusion-weighted MRI, can better differentiate benign lung lesions
from those which are cancerous, and could be used to prevent
unnecessary surgery. 10 Oct 2011
GE relaunches Optison
ultrasound contrast agent in Europe
Optison is used in select
echocardiograms. It is currently available in Germany, Italy, Spain,
Austria, the Nordic countries and the UK. 20 Sept 2011
Draft guidance from NICE paves
way for next-generation cardiac CT scanners
The provisional
recommendations support the use of the latest generation of scanners
from Siemens Healthcare, Toshiba Medical Systems, Philips
Healthcare, and GE Healthcare. 15 Sept 2011
Open MRI scanners reduce anxiety
in patients
Patients who suffer from claustrophobia
experience less anxiety if examined in open than in closed MRI
scanners. 8 Sept 2011
Hitachi Aloka Medical marks
European debut at World Congress of Ultrasound in Medicine and
Biology
Hitachi Medical Corporation and Aloka Corporation
have combined their strengths in ultrasound to form Hitachi Aloka
Medical Ltd a subsidiary of Hitachi Medical Corporation. 24 August
2011
Nanostructured glass optics will
reduce the cost of medical imaging
University of Southampton
researchers have developed new nano-structured optical elements from
glass that will significantly reduce the cost of medical imaging. 16
August 2011
New centre for
radiopharmaceutical development at University Hospital Munich
PET Net GmbH has reached an agreement with the University Hospital
of Munich to install a new center for radiopharmaceutical
development and production. 13 August 2011
Evangelisches Krankenhaus
Bielefeld signs ten-year radiology agreement with Siemens
German hospital operator Evangelisches Krankenhaus Bielefeld (EvKB)
has signed a ten-year partnership agreement with Siemens Healthcare
to provide and maintain a new radiology suite. 11 August 2011
Optical coherence tomography
shows promise for assessing nail disease
Recent studies by
the Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Unit at Leeds University NHS
Trust indicate that optical coherence tomography has considerable
potential for the evaluation of psoriatic nail disease. 10 August
2011
Michelson Diagnostics
targets US market for skin cancer imaging products
Michelson
Diagnostics has announced plans to expand availability of its
revolutionary products for skin cancer imaging in the United States
with the formation of a US subsidiary. 5 August 2011
Ultrasound of inflammatory bowel disease
The 13th
Congress of the World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology
(WFUMB) will take place in Vienna in August 2011. One of the
leading experts in the field of CEUS, Dr Stephanie Wilson
from the University of Calgary/ Canada gives a short preview on her
presentation about inflammatory bowel disease.
Open-sided MRI scanner calms anxious
patients
A state of the art, ‘open-sided’ MRI scanner has
been bought by The Newcastle Clinic. Now people in the north of
England and Scotland who suffer from claustrophobia or anxiety can
now benefit from the revolutionary diagnostic service. 14 July 2011
Liver surgery guided by
ultrasound makes tumour removal safer and more effective
World renowned liver surgeon Professor Guido Torzilli is working
with Aloka to explore the clinical benefits of intra-operative
ultrasound in hepatic cancer surgery. 13 July 2011
Ultrasound scanner measures
blood pressure from many points in body
Researchers at
Eindhoven University of Technology and Esaote have developed a new
technique to measure blood pressure using ultrasound. Using an
ultrasound scanner they will soon be able to measure the blood
pressure pulse at many points in the body. 4 July 2011
Siemens’ Biograph mMR system receives
FDA clearance
Biograph mMR is the world’s only fully
integrated whole-body molecular MR with simultaneous magnetic
resonance and positron emission tomography data acquisition.
Philips launches Practix 360 mobile X-ray
The new Practix 360 system combines design with new functionality to
provide a straight-to-patient radiography system that can be used
throughout the hospital setting. 21 June 2011
COCIR welcomes exemption of MRI from
the new EC EMF Directive
The European Commission has made a
new proposal for an EMF Directive that excludes MRI technology from
the exposure limit values. 21 June 2011
Philips provides imaging
systems for new children’s oncology centre in Moscow
Philips, in partnership with cancer charity the Grant Life
Foundation, is providing imaging technology to a new Children’s
Oncology complex in Moscow, which opened on the International
Children’s Day on 1 June. 3 June 2011
Gated CT scan could predict
risk of early death in diabetes patients
A common test using
a CT scan to determine calcified plaque levels in the coronary
artery may be useful in predicting early death in individuals with
diabetes. 31 May 2011
MRI with real-time 3D
ultrasound enables targeted biopsy of prostate cancer
A team
at University of California Los Angeles has fused two imaging types,
MRI with real-time 3D ultrasound, to provide an exacting
method to obtain biopsy specimens from the prostate for testing for
cancer. 26 May 2011
Telemis delivers dual-modality
PET/CT imaging direct to desktop
Belgian comany Telemis has
released new software for its medical image-management system, which
provides a full-featured dual-modality PET/CT viewer on any PC
across any hospital using Telemis software. 17 May 2011
Aperio to market Definiens
Tissue Studio for advanced image analysis
Definiens Tissue
Studio will be integrated into Aperio’s applications framework and
accessible through its Spectrum information management system to
expand the existing suite of image analysis tools. 17 May 2011
University Hospitals Zurich
installs first Philips hybrid OR with Flexmove
University
Hospital Zurich has become the first in the world to install the
Philips Hybrid OR with FlexMove, a ceiling-mounted option for the
Allura Xper X-ray system, designed to optimize workflow in Hybrid
ORs. 14 April 2011
Digirad launches Ergo solid
state nuclear medicine camera
Digirad has launched the Ergo,
a new range of solid-state, nuclear medicine cameras. In the UK it
is available from Southern Scientific. 11 April 2011
Photoacoustic system images
structural, molecular and functional properties of tumours
simultaneously
VisualSonics has launched the Vevo LAZR
Photoacoustics Imaging system that enables pre-clinical researchers
to visualize structural, molecular and functional attributes of
tumors simultaneously. 4 April 2011
Esaote International NV and
Pie Medical Imaging acquire 3mensio
Esaote International NV
has taken over 3mensio Medical Imaging BV which has merged with Pie
Medical Imaging BV (PMI), a company of the Esaote group. 4 April
2011
New ultrasound technique for
imaging defects in babies' hearts
The Medical Imaging
Laboratory in Trondheim, Norway, has developed a new ultrasound
technique that gives an enhanced ability to discover heart defects
in newborns. 28 March 2011
Siemens integrates Maquet OR
table into angiography system
Maquet has announced that
Siemens Healthcare will integrate Maquet’s Magnus operating table in
its Artis zeego and Artis zee ceiling interventional systems. 19
March 2011
Non-surgical autopsy using CT
angiography
A new non-surgical post-mortem technique that has
the potential to revolutionise the way autopsies are conducted has
been pioneered by forensic pathologists and radiologists at the
University of Leicester in collaboration with the University
Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. 15 March 2011
Siemens Healthcare boosts
environmental product portfolio
Siemens Healthcare has
integrated the SOMATOM Definition Flash CT, the AXIOM Luminos dRF
Fluoroscopy system and the Ysio X-ray system into the Siemens’
environmental portfolio. 7 March 2011
Fujifilm launches Go2 portable X-ray unit
Fujifilm‘s latest addition to its computed
radiography range is the mobile Go2 digital X-ray unit, offering quick
and accurate X-ray exposures and images. 4 March 2011
Tumours treated with
chemotherapy drugs guided and measured by MR imaging
Royal
Philips Electronics and Eindhoven University of Technology have
developed a method of MRI-guided chemotherapy delivery to tumours to
improve treatment without increasing adverse side effects. 21 Feb
2011
St Jude Medical launches
ViewMate Z intracardiac echocardiography
system
The ViewMate Z system is designed for real-time image
guidance and visualization of the cardiac anatomy. 16 Feb 2011
Siemens launches FAST CARE
platform for lower dose CT scanning
The platform automates
many operating procedures, allowing for simpler image acquisition,
preparation, reconstruction and diagnosis to also improve CT
operator workflow. 4 Feb
GE presents data on
Flutemetamol PET imaging agent to detect amyloid plaques
New
clinical research data suggests that [18F] Flutemetamol could add
value to current diagnostic tools used to provide accurate
identification of beta amyloid plaques in the brain. 31 Jan 2011
ProxiScan SPECT system wins
Frost & Sullivan technology innovation award
Hybridyne
Technologies' Proxiscan SPECT imaging system has been awarded the
2010 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation
of the Year. 31 Jan 2011
GE presents data on
Flutemetamol PET imaging agent to detect amyloid plaques
New
clinical research data suggests that [18F] Flutemetamol could add
value to current diagnostic tools used to provide accurate
identification of beta amyloid plaques in the brain. 31 Jan 2011
Philips receives CE mark for PET/MRI system — first new modality
in 10 years
The combined system integrates the molecular
imaging capabilities of PET with the superior soft tissue contrast
of MR (magnetic resonance) to image diseased cells as they
proliferate in soft tissue. 24 Jan 2011
Diffusion-weighted MRI shows
promise in detecting advancing prostate cancer
An advanced
type of magnetic resonance imaging — diffusion weighted MRI — could
be used instead of an invasive biopsy to decide whether prostate
cancer patients under active surveillance need treatment. 24 Jan
2011
Kromek wins US$4m contract to
develop advanced breast cancer diagnosis system
The contract
represents one of very few scientific programmes, globally, with the
potential to dramatically improve the way in which breast cancer is
detected and subsequently treated. 21 Jan 2011
Siemens Healthcare creates UK
clinical products division for X-ray and ultrasound
The new
division brings together mammography, ultrasound, general X-ray,
fluoroscopy, mobile X-ray and urology imaging under one team to
focus on growing market share. 21 Jan 2011
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