The 1.2 release of the ACUSON SC2000 volume imaging ultrasound system delivers nonstitched, real-time, full-volume imaging of the heart in one heart cycle. The system allows automatic extraction of reference planes from continuous cardiac volume imaging for measurement, analysis, and interpretation.

February 24, 2010 - Researchers found that when using standard 64-detector row helical scanning as a benchmark, the effective radiation dose was reduced by 91 percent from 35.4 millisieverts (mSv) to 4.4 mSv using optimized 320-detector row volume scanning.

February 24, 2010 – Several new radio frequency identification (RFID) smart cabinets are being introduced this week to store and track a wider variety of critical supplies used in specialty departments, including cath labs and operating rooms. WaveMark Inc.

February 23, 2010 - The American College of Radiology (ACR) has launched an online nuclear medicine and positron emission tomography (PET) accreditation application program that streamlines the process and significantly reduces the time it takes for nuclear medicine and PET facilities to become accredited.

February 23, 2010 - Nearly 80 million baby boomers in the United States are approaching seniors status and will need treatment for chronic illnesses.

February 23, 2010 – Hospitals using the McKesson Horizon Cardiology Hemo solution will now be able to use St. Jude Medical’s wireless PressureWire Aeris fractional flow reserve (FFR) measurements.

February 23, 2010 – Shortness of breath, or dypsnea, can arise from a number of anatomical and physiological causes and a new device can measure a patient's physiology in a six-minute test. The Shape-HF device helps physicians identify the predominant source of shortness of breath, primarily the heart or lungs.

February 23, 2010 – Experts in anti-platelet therapy will offer their insights and interpretations on emerging agents in comparison to current therapy at an evening session during ACC 2010 from 6:30-9:15 p.m., Sunday, March 14 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, 265 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta.

February 22, 2010 – Since the introduction of the popular iPhone in 2007, numerous medical apps were introduced, however only a few are intended for radiology. iCRco recently introduce iClarity for the iPhone to help improve the physician and radiologist productivity.

February 22, 2010 – As part of a comarketing and trademark license agreement between MEDRAD Inc. and B. Braun Melsungen AG, the companies will both promote the Paccocath drug-eluting balloon (DEB) technology.

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