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Imaging TECHNOLOGY Thermo-Plastic Mask Protects Patients from Rough Edges New cushioned thermoplastic tape from Beekley Corp. is designed to offer durability while providing patient protection and comfort throughout treatment. New TenderTouch is soft and smooth, 1-cm wide, cushioned thermoplastic tape developed specifically to protect patients from the rough ragged edges of thermoplastic masks cut for comfort, claustrophobia, bolus, bite blocks and electron fields. TenderTouch has scored edges that mold easily around corners and allow for larger piece applications over traditional methods, saving valuable time. It sticks consistently to the thermoplastic material throughout the entire treatment period from 4 to 8 weeks and has a durable marking surface for marking crosshairs, field borders, leveling lines and shielding marks that will not fall off during treatment. Beekly Corp. | www.beekley.com ACUSON S2000 Offers Multi-Use, Automated Volume Breast Ultrasound Capabilities The ACUSON S2000 Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS) system automatically and quickly acquires full-field sonographic volumes for comprehensive review and diagnosis of the breast streamlining workflow and reducing operator dependence and variability. The system also features the intuitive, anatomical coronal plane, not available using conventional ultrasound. This view provides a more understandable representation of the global anatomy and architecture of the breast, according to the company. Semi-automated reporting and comprehensive BI-RADS reporting capabilities further enhance the clinical workflow. MAGNEVIST ® (brand of gadopentetate dimeglumine) Injection LABORATORY TEST FINDINGS Pharmacy Bulk Package - Not for Direct Infusion The following is a brief summary. Before prescribing please consult full package insert. WARNING: NEPHROGENIC SYSTEMIC FIBROSIS Gadolinium-based contrast agents increase the risk for nephrogenic systemic ﬁbrosis (NSF) in patients with: 2 ), or transplantation period CARCINOGENESIS, MUTAGENESIS, AND IMPAIRMENT OF FERTILITY agent, do not exceed the recommended dose and allow a sufﬁcient period of time for elimination of the agent WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ) consumption and body weight gain (males and females) and a decrease in the weights of testes and epididymis Rx only INDICATIONS AND USAGE Central Nervous System: PREGNANCY CATEGORY C Extracranial/Extraspinal Tissues: Body: NURSING WOMEN CONTRAINDICATIONS WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) Gadolinium-based contrast agents increase the risk for nephrogenic systemic ﬁbrosis (NSF) in patients with 2 ) and in patients physicians may consider the prompt initiation of hemodialysis following the administration of a gadolinium- PEDIATRIC USE CLINICAL TRIALS speciﬁc agent was identiﬁed, the most commonly reported agent was gadodiamide (Ominiscan ), followed by ® ® ® INDICATIONS and the DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ADVERSE REACTIONS ) or gadoteridol Body as a Whole: gadolinium-based contrast agent, do not exceed the recommended dose and allow a sufﬁcient period of time CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY and DOSAGE ) AND ADMINISTRATION Hypersensitivity reactions Cardiovascular: The ACUSON S2000 ABVS has a mobile in-suite design, combining the advanced ACUSON S2000 ultrasound system with a transducer specifically designed for automated ultrasound breast volume imaging. To further optimize high-volume patient care, the system also supports breast imaging applications, such as fatty tissue and eSie Touch elasticity imaging. Siemens Healthcare | www.usa.siemens.com/medical Acute renal failure Digestive: Nervous System: Respiratory System: Injection site reactions Skin: Special Senses: OVERDOSAGE Interference with visualization of lesions visible with non-contrast MRI Patient counseling information 6 | ITN | Jan/Feb 2009 | ITNonline.net http://www.beekley.com http://imaging.bayerhealthcare.com http://www.usa.siemens.com/medical http://www.ITNonline.net

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Imaging Technology News - January/February 2009 Contents IMRT Imaging RT Solutions for Troublesome Tumors PACS Radiology to Close the Imaging Loop Will Web-Based PACS Take Over? Is CT Dose Under Control? The Best in Digital Mammography Breast Biopsy Systems MX Series Monitors Provide University of Pennsylvania Quality Assurance Reduce Waste to Raise Revenue

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