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SIIM Conference News
Spotlight: SIIM helps IIPs to move beyond IT, radiology
The field of imaging informatics is learning interoperability from outside the walls of healthcare, while pursuing a definition that seeks to differentiate itself from health IT or radiology, according to James Whitfill, MD, who made several presentations at the 2008 Society of Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) meeting in Seattle.
Connect Imaging launches Mamm ViewBox for Totoku display
Connect Imaging, a developer of customizable PACS, released a new version of its Mammo ViewBox software to support a super high-resolution mammography display from Totoku Electric of Japan, during the 2008 Society of Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) meeting at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in Seattle.
Double Black adds new software and LCDs to portfolio
Double Black Imaging highlighted several new additions and updates to their product line during the annual Society of Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) meeting in Seattle.
Candelis unveils new archive appliance for standalone imaging operations
Candelis introduced its iMed-Stor 300, a DICOM-compliant archive appliance that provides secure management of digital medical images and studies for standalone imaging operations including private practices, hospital departments and imaging centers using a single-imaging modality, at the 2008 Society of Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) meeting in Seattle.
Industry News
MITA advocates for FDA Globalization bill to U.S. House committee
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) testified before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee last week, offering the industry's perspective on the proposed FDA Globalization bill.
NEMA recommends method for measuring non-uniformity of MR images
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published the MS 3-2008 Determination of Image Uniformity in Diagnostic MRI, produced by the MR Section of Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA).
Britain in need of 1,000+ consultant radiologists
Approximately 1,300 extra consultant radiologists are needed in England over the coming years if the National Health Service is to meet the increasing demand for emergency interventional treatments, diagnostic imaging and screening, according to the British Medical Association.
RFID maker VeriChip sells unit to settle debt; CEO agrees to resign
VeriChip, a provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) systems for healthcare and patient-related needs, has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement with The Stanley Works for the sale of its wholly owned Canadian subsidiary, Xmark, for $45 million in cash.
Clinical Studies
Successful dose-reduction strategy possible for neuroradiology CT exams
The use of dose-modulation techniques for neuroradiology CT examinations affords significant dose reduction while image quality is maintained, according to a retrospective study in the May issue of Radiology.
New Products
Merge releases Fusion PACS MX 3.0 with mammo capabilities
Merge Healthcare has released Fusion PACS MX 3.0, featuring integrated Merge Mammo 7.10, its digital mammography application.
IBM offers high performance computing for medical imaging
IBM has expanded its high performance computing capabilities for businesses with the introduction of the IBM BladeCenter QS22 - a new, economical supercomputing technology.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Elkin acquires veterinary distributor of Philips ultrasound family
Eklin Medical Systems, a developer of DR, PACS and practice management software for veterinary care practices, has completed its acquisition of Ultrasource, the U.S. veterinary distributor of Philips Medical Systems' ultrasound product line.
Partnerships & Alliances
Siemens extends Biosense alliance for AcuNav ultrasound catheter
Siemens Healthcare has extended its strategic alliance with Biosense Webster, a Johnson & Johnson company, by opening up its Acuson AcuNav ultrasound catheter for use on third-party ultrasound systems.
Contracts & Installations
Swedish hospital selects Varian linear accelerators
Karolinska Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden, will offer cancer patients radiotherapy treatments using three RapidArc systems from Varian Medical Systems.
Two Ohio imaging centers choose NovaRad PACS
Central Ohio Primary Care in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and Radiology in Rowell, Ohio, have selected NovaRad's NovaPACS imaging technology.
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