MedQuist (www.medquist.com) announces SpeechQ for Radiology™ version 1.2, the latest upgrade to its speech recognition system. The new version features faster authentication of radiology reports via SpeechQ's new QuickSign Module and easy-to-use Auto-Text Explorer with drag-and-drop or double-click options in addition to voice commands.

Improvements to the date range filters in SpeechQ allow convenient sorting of reports and better access for customized reporting. The new version also includes improved password and security features, multiple user access to workflow administration and improved failover recovery using virtualization technology. Powered by the Philips SpeechMagic™ speech engine, SpeechQ for Radiology integrates with most radiology-specific information systems and PACS.

NEW PRODUCT

Browser-Based Image Viewing Software

Aware (www.aware.com/medical) has released the latest version of its AccuRad™ client/server software suite, which enables remote browser-based viewing of images in disparate PACS across a bandwidth-constrained network.

AccuRad comprises three software development kits. AccuRad Stream™ enables rapid implementation of client/server architecture based on JPIP, the only DICOM transfer syntax that provides for real-time image streaming, as well as establishment of connectivity to multiple PACS. AccuRad DICOMView™ ActiveX component combines the latest delivery and display technologies for viewing medical images in a standard browser and is easily integrated into other viewing applications. AccuRad J2KSuite™ enables JPEG 2000 compression and decompression.

NEW PRODUCT

Radiology/Emergency Department Communication System

Agfa HealthCare (www.agfa.com) has introduced IMPAX™ ConnectED, which automates and expedites communication about preliminary findings between the radiology and emergency departments. The system provides multiple ways to notify one or more emergency department personnel of a critical result, with the complete communication trail automatically stored in a searchable archive for more than 10 years. Emergency physicians can also create a preliminary read that is automatically routed to the assigned radiologist. IMPAX ConnectED is the only system of its kind to offer tight integration with PACS.

FDA CLEARANCE

Flat-panel Display

NEC (www.nec-display-solutions.com) has received FDA clearance for its MultiSync bundled flat-panel monitor system, including two MD205MG 5-megapixel displays and high-performance video. The MultiSync MD205MG monitor features a backlight sensor, DICOM calibration, 30-millisecond response time, 2560 x 2048 native resolution, 3,061 shades of gray and contrast ratio of 600:1. The LCD is especially made for PACS MR, CT and 3D radiologic applications.

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