Imaging Informatics: Page 1091

Merge completes purchase of Merge Cedara

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Healthcare IT and advanced visualization developer Merge Healthcare has completed its purchase of Merge Cedara ExchangeCo, a subsidiary of Merge Technologies Holdings and an indirect subsidiary of Merge Healthcare.

April 15, 2009

3D plus CT improves imaging of asbestos-related diseases

By Erik L. Ridley

Advanced visualization analysis of MDCT images shows promise for improving the accuracy of imaging asbestos-related lung disease, according to physicians at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit. They discussed the use of 3D for asbestos imaging at the recent Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization conference.

April 15, 2009

EMR tool drives compliance with specialist advice

By Cynthia E. Keen

Indiana researchers have developed decision-support software that tracks how often general practitioners follow recommendations made by specialist physicians. A pilot study of the software indicated that it led to a 30% increase in compliance with specialist advice.

April 15, 2009

ITL to trade on pink sheets

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

RIS/PACS developer Image Technology Laboratories (ITL) said it will transfer its stock listing from the Over the Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) to the electronic pink sheets.

April 14, 2009

MedCurrent adds to Verify

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Healthcare practice management firm MedCurrent has released the latest version of its Verify Web-based insurance eligibility verification software.

April 14, 2009

Aycan adds UAE customers

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiology informatics firm Aycan Medical Systems has installed its first xray-print paper printing system in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

April 14, 2009