Mobile positioning table takes heavyweights
To gain approval from US and other global markets, Provotec GmbH & Co KG, of Espelkamp, Germany, increased the patient load of its Prognost XPE tables.
Time-saving breast biopsy tools
MR-guided interventional breast procedures have increased dramatically over the last few years. Noras MRI Products, of Hochberg, Germany, is an established specialist manufacturer of instruments and accessories for this field. At ECR 2007, the company will demonstrate two systems.
The world's first wireless & radio controlled injector with Bluetooth technology
Launching its newest Accutron series injector, Medtron AG proudly reports that the injector's high levels of accuracy, efficacy, and safety result from fifteen years' experience in development, the intensive research of the expert team, their close follow-up of imaging modalities and, finally, their experience in addressing end-user input and needs.
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Experiences, advice and discussions for radiologists and managers
Flat-panel detector technology (FPD)
Shimadzu specialises in the production of advanced medical imaging systems and equipment, clinical diagnostic systems, including CT, digital subtraction angiography, cardiovascular systems, digital radiography & fluoroscopy systems, ultrasound and general radiography equipment.
Toshiba's Activion 16 Multislice CT system
The 'revolutionary' Activion16 Multislice CT system will be launched at the ECR 2007 congress Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation reports.
Discovering Toshiba
Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a global medical solutions company covering research and development, manufacture, sales and service for medical diagnostic X-ray systems, CT scanners, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, nuclear medicine systems, as well as healthcare IT systems and radiation therapy equipment. Daniela Zimmermann, of European Hospital, recently visited Toshiba's…
Imaging for everyone and every facility
Ludger Philippsen, Senior Manager at Sony Healthcare, says modular workflow solutions are `the future´.
Mercury´s Visage
Coronary artery analysis: just a few clics and the software automatically tracks the arteries, enabling assessment of the vessel lumen, calcifications, and adjacent structures
Accuvix XQ upgraded
Accuvix XQ, made by Korean firm Medison (pioneer of the first commercial real-time 3-D US scanner) has been upgraded and re-released as Accuvix XQ Prestige 07.
The EOS digital x-ray unit
Traditionally, radiography systems have an X-ray tube at one end, film-screen cassette or detector at the other, a table between, and perhaps a mounted assembly on a U-arm or chest stand.
Turf wars
Nowadays, no radiology conference would be complete without a discussion on turf battles. The rapid development and broad acceptance of cardiac CT has exceeded expectations, and both radiologists and cardiologists are incorporating this technology into their practices. Educational courses on cardiac CT are in high demand and well attended by both radiologists and cardiologists.
Toshiba strengthens its position on the CT-market
The Aquillion 64/32 slice CT-systems by Toshiba Medical Systems has become a favourite with radiologists: Recently the 1,000th system was implemented at Tonan Hospital, KKR Sapporo Medical Center in Japan. With that landmark figure, the company is on a par with CT market leaders as GE Healthcare.
Biplanar radiography system provides new views
A new imaging system for universal angiography and neuroradiology was recently introduced by Siemens Medical Solutions: The Axiom Artis dBA Twin biplanar radiography system.
Hospital Manager Symposium at ECR 2007
For Christian Herold, President of the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2007, the Hospital Manager Symposium is one of the annual highlights of the congress.
Microscopy: Single-Lens Reflex camera shows real-time frame images
The Olympus E-330 digital micro-imaging system promises new perspectives for biological procedures: With the unique digital Single-Lens Reflex (SLR) camera real-time frame images can be shown on a LCD (Liquid Crystal Display).
Early warning systems for cardiac care
Various record systems that transfer patient data directly from an emergency site to physicians' monitors for diagnosis of cardiac incidents were demonstrated at MEDICA 2006.
Carotid stenting suffers a setback
The debate between carotid artery stenting (CAS) and carotid endarterectomy (CEA) - the surgical approach - for treating a narrowing of the carotid artery in the neck to prevent stroke has tipped in favour of the more proven procedure of operation.
Cardiac diagnostics: MRI, CT or echocardiography?
Thanks to more precise imaging, cardiac diagnostics is becoming more reliable and technological advances in imaging procedures are rapid.
A world of innovation
The first highlight is the expansion of IMPAX 6, the globally successful web-based PACS for diagnostic mammography.
2007 Congress will welcome radiologists to Vienna
The European Congress of Radiology (ECR) is a never-ending story of surprises, excitement, and success. Year after year, more scientists, radiologists eager to learn, and partners from industrial companies flock to this excellent meeting.
Patient dies after X-Ray blunder
ONE patient died and 13 others were seriously affected by an overdose of X-ray radiation at a hospital in Epinal, north-east France.
Toshibas Vantage Atlas Plus Large Bore System
EXCELART Vantage Plus powered by Atlas is the new works-in-progress 1.5T large bore system from Toshiba. It´s elliptical large bore design will decrease incidents of claustrophobia, giving patients more room during an MRI exam. The system also provides an expanded field-of-view (FOV) at up to 55cm - allowing clinicians to capture high-quality images across the entire bore.
