December 1, 2010 – A completely Web-based picture archiving and communication system (PACS) is on display at the RSNA 2010 meeting. Infinitt PACS is hardware-agnostic and offers an embedded 3-D PACS viewer and a full array of image visualization and management tools.

Several hospitals in the United States are switching to the company’s PACS system because of the savings it offers.

October 28, 2010 - The first patent related to specific human blood protein variant biomarkers related to cardiovascular disease has been issued. The United States Patents and Trademark Office has issued U.S. Patent 7,816,095 for Intrinsic Bioprobes covering novel blood protein biomarkers related to cardiovascular disease.

October 28, 2010 – A report by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) provides new criteria for selecting patients who could benefit from cardiac computed tomography (CCT).

The report, which was developed in partnership with the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) also informs payers about appropriate clinical scenarios for its use.

October 28, 2010 - Coronary stent manufacturer Stentys is now listed and traded on the NYSE Euronext Paris (Ticker: STNT). As a result of the IPO, the company has raised $31.9 million, which will be used to commercialize its stents in Europe and obtain regulatory approvals in the United States.

October 22, 2010 – To help clinicians better understand meaningful use in imaging, TeraMedica has created the Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) University online educational program.

Bracco offers contrast imaging agents for computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), angiography and radiotracers for nuclear imaging.

For MRI, it makes contrast agents with high relaxivity, high stability and established safety profiles. In addition, the company offers imaging protocols and best practice tools to help achieve the highest quality imaging.

MediCal QAWeb, by Barco, is the first online service for high-grade quality assurance (QA). The all-inclusive secured system guarantees consistent image quality and uptime of all PACS display systems throughout the facility. The system is compatible with Barco and non-Barco diagnostic and clinical displays.

It provides remote, secured and HIPAA-compliant QA management. The service also permanently monitors your display systems to ensure continuous compliance with DIN 6868-57, AAPM TG18, JESRA, MQSA, IEC 62563-1 and other regional QA guidelines.

The ProScribe, by Barco, is an advanced mobile point-of-care display for physicians and nurses who need to stay connected when moving from patient to patient. With its touch screen interface, rugged durability, silent operation and wireless connectivity, ProScribe enables medical professionals to access patient data anywhere and anytime with minimum risk of downtime.

It features an on-screen keyboard with hot keys, 12-inch touch screen and a grab-and-go docking station. The device uses Windows XP as its embedded operating system.

For more information: www.barco.com

The CliniScape mobile clinical assistant, by Barco, enables nurses and physicians to make more informed clinical decisions at the point of care. The ultra-ergonomic and medical-grade device integrates all the features needed to increase patient safety and reduce administrative workload.

The device is lightweight and features a 10-inch touch screen. It also has a back handgrip for maximum comfort and features a 2 MegaPixel digital camera to capture pictures of patients’ wounds.

For more information: www.barco.com

October 27, 2010 – A new digital silicon photomultiplier technology has been developed with applications in both X-ray and nuclear imaging. Philips developed the technology by scaling a single-pixel sensor to a fully integrated 64-pixel sensor with a sensing surface of more than 10 square centimeters.

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