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RSNA 2007 IN DEPTH RSNA360.HealthImaging.com Daily News · Business · Technology TECHNOLOGY PREVIEW Women’s Imaging, IT and Therapy Surge The world of women’s imaging is showing real growth in 2007, with the most signi cant movement in fulleld digital mammography—a whopping 85 percent increase in systems installed since last year, according the FDA’s Mammography Quality Standards Act statistics. In response to market needs and growth, vendors are ne-tuning mammo CAD, dedicated breast MRI and 3D and 4D ultrasound systems—as well as PACS to manage all those images, and imagers when hardcopy is needed. On the horizon, too, is digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) —with the rst FDA approvals expected sometime in 2008. Advanced Imaging Technologies (Booth 2179) is introducing image-guided biopsy capabilities as a key component of its real-time, through-wave breast ultrasound device, ARIA BIS. Also being featured is a new workstation designed to deliver multiple image displays, including whole breast bilateral and inter-modality and over-time comparison views, as well as superior contrast and spatial resolution of dense tissue. Agfa HealthCare (Booth 4106) is launching the Drystar AXYS, a dual-ﬁlm size, direct digital imager, offering a multi-application hardcopy solution, mammoquality images with 508 dpi image resolution, short access time and imaging with two ﬁlm sizes on-line. The Impax Mammography Suite is designed to facilitate diagnostic breast imaging reading in a digital environment. It supports the display of mammography CAD through the integration with iCAD’s Second Look Digital and R2 ImageChecker CAD image markers. American Mammographics (Booth 1711) is exhibiting its MammoSpot platforms and spot compression paddles for diagnostic mammography and the new S.O.F.T. Paddle for Screening Mammography. S.O.F.T. Paddle is used as an alternative to the standard or conventional ﬂat-compression paddle in screening mammography for superior compression of the mid and anterior breast and less discomfort for the patient. Aurora Imaging Technology (Booth 6754) is introducing AuroraBiopsy, automated MR-guided biopsy technology. Biopsy is possible with a click on the lesion displayed on the monitor, followed by a click on the marker for the integrated stereotactic guidance system to direct the needle precisely where it needs to be, Aurora says. AuroraBiopsy provides the ability to target multiple lesions in the same breast or both breasts in a single procedure. Beekley Corporation (Booth 8433) is introducing its new line of N-Spots for marking nipples in mammography. “Perfect for Digital” N-Spots feature distinct 2.3mm non-metallic pellets that immediately, unmistakably and consistently document the nipple’s location on the screen without causing artifact. N-Spots are available in three nipple marker styles: round disc, extended tab with an adhesive-free center; and Soft ‘n Stretchy pinch-free material with an adhesive-free center. Brit Systems (Booth 3503) is showcasing new enhancements to the Brit Vision multi-modality breast imaging workstation. The company is demonstrating a bundled mammography solution that integrates MRS’ mammography reporting software into the company’s ﬂagship workstation. This advancement is the direct result of customer feedback and is expected to help streamline clinical workﬂow, the company says. Carestream Health (Booth 2513) is exhibiting CAD Beekley: N-Spots nipple marker Fuji lm: FCRm multiple-reader for mammography for Chest and Digital Mammography at RSNA 2007. In addition to CAD for ﬁlm-based mammography, Carestream is demonstrating CAD software for its CR-based mammography platforms, as well as CAD software for other vendors’ full-ﬁeld digital mammography systems. The CAD for CR and FFDM solutions are available outside of the United States. The company also is displaying chest CAD and bone mineral density testing on its Kodak Directview DR 3000 platform that is only currently available in China. HealthImaging.com 70 N O V E M B E R 2 0 07 | Health Imaging & IT http://rsna360.HealthImaging.com http://HealthImaging.com

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Health Imaging & IT November 2007 RSNA 360 Table of Contents Table of Contents On the Web: HealthImaging.com The Enterprise: Imaging & IT = Knowledge News Update RSNA 360: Technology Previews RSNA 360: PACS RSNA 360: PACS Peripherals RSNA 360: Reading Services RSNA 360: Voice Recognition & Reporting RSNA 360: Furniture RSNA 360: CT RSNA 360: Molecular Imaging RSNA 360: Advanced Visualization RSNA 360: MRI RSNA 360: Ultrasound RSNA 360: Health IT RSNA 360: Cardiac Imaging RSNA 360: Digital X-ray RSNA 360: Women’s Imaging RSNA 360: CAD RSNA 360: Data Storage & Archiving RSNA 360: Displays RSNA 360: Oncology Imaging PACS & the EHR: Users Love the Link Lung CAD: A Power Tool in the Imaging Toolset Special Section: RIS/PACS: Efficiency Gains through Integration Fine-Tuning Breast Imaging Workflow Peace of Mind: Long-term Archives that Deliver QA in Medical Displays: Two Approaches CPOE: Wonders in Workflow Emergency Imaging in Flux Reader's Resource Stat Sheet

Health Imaging & IT - November 2007

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