NEW PRODUCT
Customizable Imaging Access Portal
AccelaRAD has launched SeeMyRadiology.com, a medical imaging access, archiving and collaboration service benefiting patients, hospitals, radiologists and referring physicians regardless of affiliation.
Imaging patients can use SeeMyRadiology.com to create their own personalized libraries of exams in a centralized location. They can also share their images easily and securely with physicians of their choice. For hospitals and imaging businesses, SeeMyRadiology.com supports streamlined cross-enterprise image communication with other imaging businesses and referring physicians. The application integrates with any PACS.
NEW PRODUCT
Compact Notebook Cart
AFC Industries, Inc. (www.afcindustries.com) introduces a lightweight notebook cart that can be conveniently positioned almost anywhere in a medical facility. The easily maneuverable cart features a compact, round base with rubberized casters and retractable keyboard tray with optional slide-out mouse support. The cart is pneumatically height-adjustable and has a lockable notebook cover to keep equipment secure. The cart's under-the-desktop power strip has a retractable cord to help eliminate clutter.
NEW PRODUCT
Integrated Speech Recognition
Agfa HealthCare (www.agfa.com/healthcare) announces the release of TalkStation™ 4.0, its integrated speech recognition workflow solution for radiology reporting. The new software platform includes features that improve physician efficiency, enhance speech recognition, and provide tighter integration with the company's IMPAX® PACS.
New features include resident training tools, Web-based report signoff and a "My Activities" toolbar that makes it easy to find preliminary and corrected reports as well as resident reports requiring approval. Automatic color coding of report text based on input device draws the radiologist's eyes to report areas at greater risk for inaccuracy.
FDA CLEARANCE
Skin and Surface Brachytherapy Applicator
A treatment applicator for use with the Axxent® Electronic Brachytherapy (eBx) system by Xoft, Inc. (www.xoftinc.com), previously approved for accelerated treatment of early stage breast cancer and endometrial and rectal cancers, has also received FDA clearance for use on any external or internal surface of the body where radiation therapy is indicated. The FDA clearance covers skin indications as well as surface indications, allowing radiation therapy procedures with the Xoft source during surgery.
