2010 in New York City. The CXDI-70C has been announced for the first time at the recently held AHRA Annual Meeting. The system has an image area of 14” x 17”, facilitating its mobility for radiologists and technologists. The new equipment weighs only 7.5 pounds and integrates a Canon-developed glass substrate with a pixel pitch of 125 microns. The unit also features a cesium iodide scintillator. At AHRA, the company also displayed several other systems, such as the CXDI-50RF Dynamic/Static Digital Radiography System, the CXDI-55G and CXDI-55C Digital Radiography systems, the CXDI-60C Multipurpose Portable Digital Radiography System, and the CXDI-40G COMPACT Digital Radiography System.
Thursday 9 September 2010
Canon U.S.A. Announces Its First Wireless Digital Radiography System
Canon U.S.A., Inc. has launched its new wireless digital radiography system, CXDI-70C, at the Canon Expo 2010 in New York City. The CXDI-70C has been announced for the first time at the recently held AHRA Annual Meeting. The system has an image area of 14” x 17”, facilitating its mobility for radiologists and technologists. The new equipment weighs only 7.5 pounds and integrates a Canon-developed glass substrate with a pixel pitch of 125 microns. The unit also features a cesium iodide scintillator. At AHRA, the company also displayed several other systems, such as the CXDI-50RF Dynamic/Static Digital Radiography System, the CXDI-55G and CXDI-55C Digital Radiography systems, the CXDI-60C Multipurpose Portable Digital Radiography System, and the CXDI-40G COMPACT Digital Radiography System.
2010 in New York City. The CXDI-70C has been announced for the first time at the recently held AHRA Annual Meeting. The system has an image area of 14” x 17”, facilitating its mobility for radiologists and technologists. The new equipment weighs only 7.5 pounds and integrates a Canon-developed glass substrate with a pixel pitch of 125 microns. The unit also features a cesium iodide scintillator. At AHRA, the company also displayed several other systems, such as the CXDI-50RF Dynamic/Static Digital Radiography System, the CXDI-55G and CXDI-55C Digital Radiography systems, the CXDI-60C Multipurpose Portable Digital Radiography System, and the CXDI-40G COMPACT Digital Radiography System.
PET/CT Technique To Detect Breast Cancer Metastasis
According to a recent study, PET/CT scans can be used for the most accurate, efficient and effective detection of breast cancer metastasis to bone. The study was conducted 
by researchers from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in women. Around 1/3 of breast cancer patients usually have their breast cancer metastasizing to reach other locations, mainly bone. The study is highlighted in the June issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
by researchers from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in women. Around 1/3 of breast cancer patients usually have their breast cancer metastasizing to reach other locations, mainly bone. The study is highlighted in the June issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Nightingale On Demand EMR Now Available In Saskatchewan Province.
Nightingale Informatix Corporation, a company providing electronic medical records (EMR) solutions, announced that it has extended its operations to the province of 
Saskatchewa. Nightingale On Demand, the innovative EMR solution from Nightingale, has been recently granted a certification as an Approved Vendor of the Saskatchewan EMR program. The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health and the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) fund the EMR program.
Saskatchewa. Nightingale On Demand, the innovative EMR solution from Nightingale, has been recently granted a certification as an Approved Vendor of the Saskatchewan EMR program. The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health and the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) fund the EMR program.
Colonoscopy Needs Repeating If Conducted By Non-gastroenterologists
According to a recent report, older individuals who undergo colonoscopy procedures carried out by family doctors, internists or general surgeons are more likely to have a need to repeat the procedure within one year. Meanwhile, individuals who undergo colonoscopy carried out by gastroenterologists do not usually need to repeat the procedure. The report is highlighted in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.
Medical Radiation Technologists In New Zealand To Conduct Their National Strike On Tuesday
A national industrial action, organized by Medical Radiation Technologists (MRTs) and their APEX Union, will take place next Tuesday 7th September, starting from 7 am, till 7
am on Wednesday 8th September. The strike means that X-ray services will be stopped in CDHB hospitals during the time of the strike. A larger number of hospitals will have their X-ray services affected by the strike, such as the Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch Women’s Hospital, Burwood Hospital and Ashburton Hospital.
am on Wednesday 8th September. The strike means that X-ray services will be stopped in CDHB hospitals during the time of the strike. A larger number of hospitals will have their X-ray services affected by the strike, such as the Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch Women’s Hospital, Burwood Hospital and Ashburton Hospital.
CSC Receives Certification From EuroRec
CSC has been awarded certification from EuroRec, a non profit organization dedicated to promoting high quality 
electronic health record (EHR) systems. CSC is one of the first software providers in Europe to receive certification from EuroRec. Freddy Lykke, managing director of CSC’s European healthcare solution centre said, “ EuroRec is driving standardization in EHR systems and CSC believes that this is a crucial step forward for the industry. We feel that common standards, which allow the performance of each vendor’s software to be measured and compared, are useful means through which vendors like CSC can demonstrate that EHR systems perform as described.”
electronic health record (EHR) systems. CSC is one of the first software providers in Europe to receive certification from EuroRec. Freddy Lykke, managing director of CSC’s European healthcare solution centre said, “ EuroRec is driving standardization in EHR systems and CSC believes that this is a crucial step forward for the industry. We feel that common standards, which allow the performance of each vendor’s software to be measured and compared, are useful means through which vendors like CSC can demonstrate that EHR systems perform as described.”
Intresco Trials Odyssey MarineAssess From Plain Healthcare
Intresco, the European based shipping management group, has announced its agreement with Plain Healthcare. 
According to the agreement, Intresco will trial Plain Healthcare’s Odyssey MarineAssess to provide the crew on its ships’ with fast and efficient medical advice when out at sea.
According to the agreement, Intresco will trial Plain Healthcare’s Odyssey MarineAssess to provide the crew on its ships’ with fast and efficient medical advice when out at sea.
Perry Hospital Provided Faulty Mammography Procedure Results
Mammography has been one of the most important medical imaging techniques. It has been used for early detection of breast cancer in women. Yet, mammography has its own 
drawbacks; among them are the inaccurate results that sometimes appear with women with dense breast tissues. Perry Hospital has conducted faulty mammogram procedures that affected about 900 women.
drawbacks; among them are the inaccurate results that sometimes appear with women with dense breast tissues. Perry Hospital has conducted faulty mammogram procedures that affected about 900 women.
A New Method To Calculate High Radiation Doses During Radiotherapy
In a recent study, researchers from the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC-
James) have designed a new mathematical model to determine radiation doses delivered during several conditions such as treating cancer patients. The study is highlighted in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
James) have designed a new mathematical model to determine radiation doses delivered during several conditions such as treating cancer patients. The study is highlighted in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
Nomogram, A New Prediction Tool To Estimate Local Recurrence Of Non-Invasive Breast Cancer
The decision concerning treatment for patients diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in-situ (DCIS) following breast-conserving surgery has long been a controversial area of debate
and confusion for patients as well as doctors. The mortality rates for DCIS are relatively not high but the risk of local recurrence in the breast is high. Standard treatments following surgery include radiation therapy and hormone treatment. Both techniques incur serious hazards to the patients as well as unproven improved survival rates but they can lower the risk of local tumor recurrence in the breast.
and confusion for patients as well as doctors. The mortality rates for DCIS are relatively not high but the risk of local recurrence in the breast is high. Standard treatments following surgery include radiation therapy and hormone treatment. Both techniques incur serious hazards to the patients as well as unproven improved survival rates but they can lower the risk of local tumor recurrence in the breast.
Functional Brain Imaging in Parkinson's to Determine Medication-Cognition Relationship
Functional brain imaging is now conducted in Parkinson's patients by PhD student, Ian Cameron, in an attempt to determine the brain parts affected by the currently 
prescribed medications in Parkinson's disease. These medications are primarily used to treat symptomatic motor dysfunction in Parkinson's patients.
prescribed medications in Parkinson's disease. These medications are primarily used to treat symptomatic motor dysfunction in Parkinson's patients.
System C releases BenefitsPLUS, a new benefits identification and delivery service
System C has released a new service to provide help to NHS Trusts in identifying and delivering benefits from their new and current IT applications. System C’s new service is called 
BenefitsPLUS, it is available in several forms ranging from a low-cost fixed price benefits identification package to a complete end-to-end benefits management and delivery service. BenefitsPLUS is directed to Trusts aiming to gain the most out of current IT systems, in addition to Trusts preparing business cases for new investment. BenefitsPLUS was developed based on extensive experience of healthcare IT deployment and process redesign of System C. It models the benefits that can be obtained from the use of IT in several settings and matches them against trust processes. The result is localized benefits planning based on national experience.
BenefitsPLUS, it is available in several forms ranging from a low-cost fixed price benefits identification package to a complete end-to-end benefits management and delivery service. BenefitsPLUS is directed to Trusts aiming to gain the most out of current IT systems, in addition to Trusts preparing business cases for new investment. BenefitsPLUS was developed based on extensive experience of healthcare IT deployment and process redesign of System C. It models the benefits that can be obtained from the use of IT in several settings and matches them against trust processes. The result is localized benefits planning based on national experience.
Ultrasound Provides New options For Self-embedding Patients
In a new study, ultrasound scanning was used as a minimally-invasive technique for detection and treatment of a behavioral disorder called self-embedding, where patients tend to 
cause injuries to themselves. The findings of the study will be highlighted in the online edition and October print issue of the journal Radiology.
cause injuries to themselves. The findings of the study will be highlighted in the online edition and October print issue of the journal Radiology.
Limited Number Of Cancer Patients In UK Receive Newer Radiotherapy Services
According to recent reports, a limited number of cancer patients in the United Kingdom (UK) have access to newer radiotherapy services. Experts from Cancer Research UK (CRUK) mentioned that only 7% of cancer patients are having access to newer types of radiotherapy devices, while the percent of such patients in Europe is about 20%. CRUK experts added that patients are having radiotherapy from older types of machines, while other patients travel outside the UK to have treatment from newer machines.
(CRUK) mentioned that only 7% of cancer patients are having access to newer types of radiotherapy devices, while the percent of such patients in Europe is about 20%. CRUK experts added that patients are having radiotherapy from older types of machines, while other patients travel outside the UK to have treatment from newer machines.
Mobile Healthcare Industry Summit Middle East
Co-located with The Annual GSM>3G Middle East Telco World Summit
This exciting new two day event will bring a regional focus to the opportunities and challenges of wireless healthcare convergence and innovation in the Middle East. Our European-based event was the pioneer conference in mobile healthcare and enjoyed great success with a recognised keynote from Vittorio Collao, CEO, Vodafone Group and real health/mobile/device eco-system representation. Now, we are extending to Dubai to bring you the best new mobile healthcare transferable case studies. With over 10 CEO Keynote presentations from global wireless and healthcare companies, endorsing support from all the key associations and guidance from our unique 360 degrees advisory board, you will be joining the recognised mobile healthcare event series.
This exciting new two day event will bring a regional focus to the opportunities and challenges of wireless healthcare convergence and innovation in the Middle East. Our European-based event was the pioneer conference in mobile healthcare and enjoyed great success with a recognised keynote from Vittorio Collao, CEO, Vodafone Group and real health/mobile/device eco-system representation. Now, we are extending to Dubai to bring you the best new mobile healthcare transferable case studies. With over 10 CEO Keynote presentations from global wireless and healthcare companies, endorsing support from all the key associations and guidance from our unique 360 degrees advisory board, you will be joining the recognised mobile healthcare event series.
IMIXRadStation, A New Digital Radiography Solution
IMIX Americas Inc., major company providing direct digital radiography systems, has presented its new IMIXRadStation solution, which was highlighted at the AHRA 2010 
Annual Meeting and Exposition which took place recently. IMIXRadStation is an innovative and transportable digital radiography solution; it can be connected to any other currently used radiography system to start generating digital radiography images. IMIXRadStation was developed to fit with facilities that are affected by limited spaces and limited budgets. The solution represents fully transportable digital radiography system, which offers digital imaging services to remote and rural locations. RadStation is supported with the IMIX Slimline TFT-based detector. Moreover, IMIX presented its IMIXPanoRad SL and IMIXIntuition digital radiography systems; they are also designed to be used in facilities with limited spaces.
Annual Meeting and Exposition which took place recently. IMIXRadStation is an innovative and transportable digital radiography solution; it can be connected to any other currently used radiography system to start generating digital radiography images. IMIXRadStation was developed to fit with facilities that are affected by limited spaces and limited budgets. The solution represents fully transportable digital radiography system, which offers digital imaging services to remote and rural locations. RadStation is supported with the IMIX Slimline TFT-based detector. Moreover, IMIX presented its IMIXPanoRad SL and IMIXIntuition digital radiography systems; they are also designed to be used in facilities with limited spaces.
Mosby’s Imaging Suite Provides Online CT Training
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) is collaborating with Elsevier Partners; a publisher of scientific, technical, and medical information products and 
services, to offer its members a new online solution, Mosby’s Imaging Suite, for improving their information about CT techniques and procedures. Mosby’s Imaging Suite represents an online fully integrated solution designed to overcome the communication, workflow, education, and compliance challenges that face radiologic technologists. Hospitals are going to be capable of using Mosby’s Imaging Suite to train its staff on the CT Basics modules which includes 10 interactive modules providing data and information about CT systems and their application. CT Basics modules have colorful images and animations that were created for easier delivering of information during the training. CT Basics modules cover several important issues such as CT equipment and instrumentation, imaging processing, image quality, and patient safety.
services, to offer its members a new online solution, Mosby’s Imaging Suite, for improving their information about CT techniques and procedures. Mosby’s Imaging Suite represents an online fully integrated solution designed to overcome the communication, workflow, education, and compliance challenges that face radiologic technologists. Hospitals are going to be capable of using Mosby’s Imaging Suite to train its staff on the CT Basics modules which includes 10 interactive modules providing data and information about CT systems and their application. CT Basics modules have colorful images and animations that were created for easier delivering of information during the training. CT Basics modules cover several important issues such as CT equipment and instrumentation, imaging processing, image quality, and patient safety.
NextGen To Implement Its Healthcare IT Solutions At MKMG
NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc. a major company providing healthcare IT solutions, announced that it has signed a new agreement with Mount Kisco 
Medical Group, PC (MKMG) to implement several NextGen solutions such as NextGen® Ambulatory EHR, NextGen® Patient Portal, and NextGen® Practice Management. MKMG provides healthcare services to more than 250,000 patients every year across 22 locations in the US state of New York. It was among the first to use healthcare IT solutions which significantly improved the level of the offered healthcare services. MKMG produces about 420,000 electronic prescriptions every year. According to the recently signed agreement with NextGen, MKMG is going to install an integrated platform established on a single database to help in achieving better its financial and clinical needs, particularly as MKMG is aiming to comply with the Meaningful Use Program to be included in the incentive scheme.
Medical Group, PC (MKMG) to implement several NextGen solutions such as NextGen® Ambulatory EHR, NextGen® Patient Portal, and NextGen® Practice Management. MKMG provides healthcare services to more than 250,000 patients every year across 22 locations in the US state of New York. It was among the first to use healthcare IT solutions which significantly improved the level of the offered healthcare services. MKMG produces about 420,000 electronic prescriptions every year. According to the recently signed agreement with NextGen, MKMG is going to install an integrated platform established on a single database to help in achieving better its financial and clinical needs, particularly as MKMG is aiming to comply with the Meaningful Use Program to be included in the incentive scheme.
ESC Releases New Clinical Practice Guidelines For Atrial Fibrillation
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has announced the release of new Clinical Practice Guidelines 
covering for atrial fibrillation. These are the first guidelines to be prepared solely by the ESC on this very important topic. The previous guidelines on atrial fibrillation had been prepared in collaboration with the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, but the divergence in practice, drug treatments and the regulatory environment compared with the US have now made it necessary to create a European-specific version. The new guidelines were presented at the annual ESC Congress in Stockholm.
covering for atrial fibrillation. These are the first guidelines to be prepared solely by the ESC on this very important topic. The previous guidelines on atrial fibrillation had been prepared in collaboration with the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, but the divergence in practice, drug treatments and the regulatory environment compared with the US have now made it necessary to create a European-specific version. The new guidelines were presented at the annual ESC Congress in Stockholm.
Teleanaesthesia Using Surgical Robot
A surgical robot could be used for teleanaesthesia to perform complex regional anaesthesia procedures remotely, 
according to researchers who carried out a simulation at the University of Florida College of Medicine. The researchers conducted a series of simulations to evaluate the potential of performing robot-assisted regional anaesthesia procedures. The simulations used a da Vinci surgical robot system consisting of four robotic arms with a high-definition stereoscopic camera.
according to researchers who carried out a simulation at the University of Florida College of Medicine. The researchers conducted a series of simulations to evaluate the potential of performing robot-assisted regional anaesthesia procedures. The simulations used a da Vinci surgical robot system consisting of four robotic arms with a high-definition stereoscopic camera.
Screening Of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Among Athletes Should Consider Type & Intensity Of Exercise
A Spanish study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress revealed that the screening process for young footballers to identify those at risk of heart disease does not take into account the type and intensity of the exercise performed. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the single most common cause of sudden death in competitive footballers. HCM is an idiopathic condition in which cardiac muscles undergo pathological thickening. The recommended screening tests to detect athletes who are at risk of HCM, specially young athletes because they are more vulnerable to the disease, include physical examination, an assessment of medical history and conducting a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). However, this ECG screening process does not take into consideration the type and intensity of the exercise performed, so its reliability is still questionable.
for young footballers to identify those at risk of heart disease does not take into account the type and intensity of the exercise performed. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the single most common cause of sudden death in competitive footballers. HCM is an idiopathic condition in which cardiac muscles undergo pathological thickening. The recommended screening tests to detect athletes who are at risk of HCM, specially young athletes because they are more vulnerable to the disease, include physical examination, an assessment of medical history and conducting a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). However, this ECG screening process does not take into consideration the type and intensity of the exercise performed, so its reliability is still questionable.
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