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Pie to release new CAAS software

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Dutch imaging firm Pie Medical Imaging will be unveiling the latest version of its CAAS quantitative analysis software at the upcoming annual scientific sessions of the American College of Cardiology (ACC).

March 19, 2007

Siemens, BrainLab bring intraoperative CT scanner to the U.S.

By Wayne Forrest

U.S. facilities are about to get their first look at a novel concept in intraoperative CT, thanks to a partnership between image-guided therapy firm BrainLab and Siemens Medical Solutions. The companies have developed an intraoperative CT system that slides into position for use during surgical procedures, eliminating the need to move patients out of the operating suite for additional imaging.

March 19, 2007

BrainSuite iCT

Siemens Medical Solutions' and BrainLab's intraoperative CT system, BrainSuite iCT, uses floor rails to move the scanner to the patient and then return it to its original position after images are acquired.

March 13, 2007

Reconstruction kernel dramatically affects stent evaluation

By Eric Barnes

VIENNA - If the results of a phantom study are valid in patients, the choice of reconstruction kernel with 64-slice CT has a critical impact on coronary artery stent evaluations. And as Dr. Florian Wolf explained at today's cardiac imaging sessions at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR), the evaluation of stents for detecting restenosis is critical for patient outcomes.

March 10, 2007

Adobe extends Photoshop CS3 to healthcare

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Adobe Systems is expanding its digital imaging product line, offering two editions of Adobe Photoshop CS3.

March 8, 2007

Agfa launches virtual colonoscopy app at ECR

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

VIENNA - A new virtual colonoscopy software application is among the highlights in the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) booth of Agfa HealthCare of Mortsel, Belgium.

March 8, 2007