OnGuard™ chest X-ray computer-aided detection (CAD) by Riverain Medical (riverainmedical.com) is the only FDA-PMA approved chest X-ray CAD system available. Used in conjunction with the reading of standard digital chest X-rays, OnGuard provides practical early detection by quickly and comprehensively identifying solitary pulmonary nodules that may be early-stage lung cancer. This early detection tool can be applied to existing chest X-rays, eliminating the need for patients to undergo a separate procedure.

NEW PRODUCT

Film Conversion and Query Software

Merge Healthcare (www.merge.com) announces eFilm Scan™ 2.0, designed to scan conventional medical films using third-party digitizers. eFilm Scan supports all major digitizers and provides TWAIN support for compliant flatbed scanners. Films may be scanned as 8-, 12-, or 16-bit grayscale images, which can be windowed/leveled, flipped, rotated, duplicated or segmented. Users can send these images as DICOM 3.0 studies directly to a PACS or CD.

The MWL Query feature allows users to obtain patient/study information using pre-populated fields, while Remote Device Query enables the user to query a DICOM device for a patient, select a specific study and use that information to create and add a new series directly to the study.

NEW PRODUCT

Report and Referral Tracking System

Integrated Document Solutions (www.idssite.com) announces the launch of Referral Marketing Manager, designed to help radiology practices better track report turnaround times and referral sources.

Real-time graphs and reports generated by Referral Marketing Manager help practices troubleshoot problems and validate performance with staff and clients. Practices can analyze report approval times and breakdown data by referring physician, location, date and modality, as well as generate trend reports.

The software also includes a customer relationship management component to help marketers manage their interactions with current and prospective referring physicians. A contact manager and call scheduling module allows management of daily call volumes and confirmation of follow-up efforts.

NEW PRODUCT

Combination Imaging Table

Biodex Medical Systems (www.biodex.com) introduces the Sound Pro combination table, ideal for OB/GYN, general ultrasound and echocardiography. The table combines the imaging features of the new Ultra Pro and Echo Pro and has an extra-wide top with a 500 lb. patient capacity. Motor controlled settings include height and auto level adjustments and Fowler and Trendelenburg positions. A cardiac scanning cutout features a swing-out cushion that doubles as an armrest, while an adjustable sonographer cutout allows comfortable positioning. The vascular scanning arm board can be mounted on either side of the table and side rails fold out of the way to allow unobstructed patient access. The system includes hand and foot controllers, retractable stirrups and an IV pole.

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