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RSNA 2008
Nov. 30 - Dec. 5, 2008   Chicago, IL

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November/December 2008

When is Appropriateness Criteria Appropriate?

Can decision support tools both help and hinder radiology workflow?... Get More Info>>

RIS/PACS in a Web 2.0 World

What is missing in your PACS and what Web 2.0 tools can help your workflow?... Read Full Story>>

Trouble in Multi-PACS Paradise

Is the trouble with a multi-PACS environment the technology or the marketplace?... Get More Info>>

MBI Takes On FFDM

Molecular breast imaging rivals FFDM for dense breasts, but will it be readily adopted?... Read Full Story>>

Special Report

Top Radiology Growth Sectors

Despite rising imaging utilization, the medical imaging market is struggling due to the DRA, precertification requirements and maturing markets. In 2009, however, smaller hospitals lead MRI, CT acquisitions, cardiac PET/CT adoption widens and teleradiology meets demands for U.S. image interpretation. Read More>>

Advances in Breast Imaging, Lowering the Dose in CT Among Hot Topics at RSNA 2008

Attendees at this year’s RSNA are seeing the introduction of several new breast MRI solutions, the renewed promise of tomosynthesis for breast and other new developments in ultrasound solutions such as elastography for breast. Another hot topic is how to lower the radiation dose in CT without compromising image quality.

Throughout the show, find all of the updates on technology releases in the RSNA From-the-Floor eNewsletters and online at RSNA FastPass.

Plus, pick up your RSNA FastPass guide in print at ITN’s booth - South Hall 6811. The handy guide highlights what state-of-the-art technology will be unveiled this year and where to find it on the expansive exhibit hall floor. Use RSNA FastPass as your hand-held GPS for navigating your way to the technology that is important to you and your profession.

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Top Headlines

Philips Unveils New 3.0T MRI with Breast MR Capabilities
ACUSON S2000 Offers Multi-Use, Automated Breast Ultrasound Capabilities
Optima XR640 Designed to Deliver Digital Productivity Toshiba Introduces MR Radiance Plus Breast Imaging Suite
FUJIFILM Acquires Empiric, Expands Synapse EIZO Unveils 8-Megapixel Monitor Solutions for Medical Imaging

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News & Updates

Philips Unveils New 3.0T MRI with Breast MR Capabilities

Philips unveiled a new 3.0T MRI scanner, the Achieva 3.0T TX, designed to enhance image quality... Read More>>

Optima XR640 Designed to Deliver Digital Productivity

GE Healthcare showcased its Optima XR640, developed to deliver digital productivity with flexibility by providing... Read More>>

FUJIFILM Acquires Empiric, Expands Synapse

FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA acquired Empiric Systems... Read More>>

ACUSON S2000 Offers Multi-Use, Automated Volume Breast Ultrasound Capabilities

The ACUSON S2000 Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS) system automatically and quickly acquires... Read More>>

Toshiba Introduces MR Radiance Plus Breast Imaging Suite

Toshiba announced its Radiance Plus Breast Imaging Suite available on... Read More>>

 EIZO Unveils 8-Megapixel Monitor Solutions for Medical Imaging

EIZO GmbH Display Technologies unveiled the release of two 8-megapixel color LCD monitor solutions... Read More>>

DeJarnette Offers Enhanced Software Upgrade

DeJarnette Research's xDL Cross-enterprise Document Librarian sees application in regional... Read More>>

  New Radiation-Blocking Medical Garments Introduced

Radiation Shield Technologies (RST) introduced the new Demron-M radiation-blocking garments... Read More>>

Enterprise Image Storage, Management Solution Provides Large-Scale Multimedia Storage

A vendor neutral enterprise imaging infrastructure that allows healthcare facilities to efficiently manage... Read More>>

CIVCO, Ascension Technology Partner to Offer 3D Guidance of Needles

CIVCO Medical Solutions and Ascension Technology Corp. announced a new biopsy needle localization and guidance system for... Read More>>

 Sectra Showcases New PACS/RIS Solutions

Sectra launched a combined RIS/PACS solution for the North American market... Read More>>

Bella Blankets Designed for Patient Comfort

Beekley Corp. showcased its new Bella Blankets Protective Coverlets for Mammography, which are designed to remove... Read More>>

Canon Features New Flat-Panel X-Ray Detector for Fluoroscopy

Canon entered the medical fluoroscopic device market with the development of a new portable flat-panel DR (digital radiography) system... Read More>>

Bracco Studies Support Products' Clinical Safety, Efficacy

Bracco highlighted studies of its products that were the subject of multiple studies this past year... Read More>>

 Carestream Health Showcases Industry's First Wireless, Cassette-Size DR Detector

Carestream Health Inc. demonstrated the industry’s first wireless, cassette-sized digital radiography (DR)... Read More>>

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