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October 2008 Volume 48 • Number 8 Imaging Technol og y N E W S The Technology Solutions Resource for Medical Imaging & Radiation Oncology Professionals www.ITNonline.net ISSUE MR Guides Ultrasound in Outpatient Treatments Monitors Meet Radiology Suite Needs INSIDE this Fuji CRs Customized for Private Practices, Urgent Care Two new FUJIFILM Computed Radiography (FCR) systems – FCR XL-2 and FCR XC-2 – are customized to meet the imaging needs of private practices, including orthopedic, chiropractic, internal medicine and urgent care facilities and are now available. Both systems include enhancements to the previous generation of FUJIFILM’s digital X-ray systems, reportedly delivering superior image quality and enhanced throughput in a compact design, making them ideal for any private practice. Known for their user-friendly interface, the FCR XL-2 and FCR XC-2 are full-featured computed radiography systems that take up only 2.41 square feet of floor space, so they can easily fit in areas with limited physical space like small exam rooms or even under FCR XL-2/FCR XC-2 continued on page 7 Comparison Charts Low-Field MRI Systems Contrast Media Injectors Laser Imagers New MRI-Compatible Anesthesia System Nets FDA Clearance The Fabius MRI employs the same user interface as Draeger’s Fabius GS, Fabius Tiro and Apollo machines, creating a uniform and consistent interface for the anesthesia provider wherever required. The size of the MRI system often requires the anesthesia provider to be outside the room or some distance away from the device during an examination. To accommodate this, additional optical alarm displays (LEDs) at the top of the system provide visual indication for all alarm conditions for the safety of > > special report TomoTherapy Gets FDA Go Ahead for New RT Delivery Mode TomoTherapy reported that the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for its radiation therapy technology, TomoDirect, designed to complement helical tomotherapy and faster treatment planning. Fabius MRI continued on page 42 GE Introduces Ultrasound Fusion, Merging Logiq E9 with CT, MR, PET GE Healthcare launched a new ultrasound system for radiology and vascular applications, the LOGIQ E9, which fuses ultrasound images with images from other imaging modalities like CT and MR. The LOGIQ E9 includes volume navigation, a tool incorporating two key components to maximize the system’s ultrasound architecture: fusion to combine the advantages of real-time ultrasound imaging with the high spatial and contrast resolu- Agents Target Neurological Diseases and Disorders A new study comparing gadolinium-based contrast agents redirects the focus from NSF risk to questions raised over the importance of radiology-reader preference and proof of diagnostic efficacy. Plus, pretargeting agents show potential for effective and early treatments for cancer. TomoDirect was developed as a complement to helical TomoTherapy, with both modes utilizing the same binary multi-leaf collimator and CT-style gantry technology, and sharing a simple, consistent treatment planning and delivery process. The choice of which modality to use for a given case will TomoDirect continued on page 7 tion of CT, MR or PET; and a GPSlike technology to track and mark a patient’s anatomy during the ultrasound exam. GE Healthcare | www.gehealthcare.com > > INSIDE Contrast Agents Compete on Preference and Performance > p.34 Pretargeting Agents Hone in on Cancer > p.35 Look for us at the RSNA Nov. 30 - Dec. 5, 2008 Chicago, IL Booth #6811 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Imaging Technology News 16 E. Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60194-3536 PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PONTIAC, IL PERMIT NO. 267 http://www.ITNonline.net http://www.ITNonline.net http://new.reillycomm.com/imaging/special-report-b.php http://www.gehealthcare.com

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Imaging Technology News - October 2008 Contents RSNA Low-Field MRI Systems Contrast Media Injectors AM-LCDs Special Report - Agents Target Neurological Diseases and Disorders IT Laser Imagers Monitors Meet Radiology Suite Needs MR Guides Ultrasound in Outpatient Treatments Replacing a Legacy PACS PACS SAs: Titles and Salaries

Imaging Technology News - October 2008

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