http://www.24x7mag.com/news/en-usFri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00 ESTFri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-03-19_01.aspThe newly formed Kentucky Association for Medical Instrumentation (KAMI) is accepting submissions for its logo contest, which carries a $200 prize.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-03-19_01.asphttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-03-17_01.aspMedical imaging company Barco will supply Belgiums Agfa HealthCare with some of its most advanced display equipment as part of a large-scale hospital digitalization project that will impact the radiology department and certain clinical departments of the University Hospital in Bonn (UKB) in Germany.Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-03-17_01.asphttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-03-15_01.aspCarestream Health announces new features on its latest RIS platform, Carestream RIS, such as radiation dose tracking, user alerts, and critical results notification.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-03-15_01.asphttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-03-10_01.aspCancerCare of Maine (CCOM), Brewer, Me, operated by Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMMC), recently selected the Versus Advantages real time location system (RTLS) from Versus Technology for its new, state-of-the-art facility.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-03-10_01.asphttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-03-08_01.aspIn honor of National Patient Safety Awareness Week, ECRI Institute is offering a free Risk Analysis publication on improving communication and preventing breakdowns that can adversely affect patient safety in the health care setting.Mon, 8 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-03-08_01.asphttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-03-05_01.aspChildrens Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City, Mo, has installed two Infinix CF-i/BP vascular X-ray systems from Toshiba America Medical Systems, featuring 8- x 8-inch flat panel detectors and new advanced image processing technology. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-03-05_01.asphttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-03-03_01.aspDuring a recent recall of spot vital machines, Union Hospital, Terra Haute, Ind, used the Versus asset management solution/RTLS to quickly locate affected equipment for removal.Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-03-03_01.asphttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-03-01_01.aspRegistration for the Colorado Association of Biomedical Equipment Technicianss (CABMET) CBET Spring study group teleconference will end March 8, with classes starting on March 16.Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-03-01_01.asphttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-02-26_01.aspGE Healthcare has announced the use of its new pocket-sized ultrasound device, Vscan, at the medical emergency unit extension of the Whistler Polyclinic for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-02-26_01.asphttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-02-24_01.aspECRI Institute's Center for Healthcare Environmental Management (CHEM) announces its upcoming Healthcare Environmental Manager (HEM) certification course, to be held April 12 to 16 at The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, in Plano, Tex.Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-02-24_01.asphttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-02-22_01.aspSt Louis Children's Hospital announces the installation of Siemens Healthcare's small footprint SOMATOM Definition AS computed tomography (CT) scanner, which helps protect patient via dose protection controls. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-02-22_01.asphttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-02-19_01.aspCarestream Health has announced that Markus B. Lusser has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Services, a position with the company's senior leadership team.Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-02-19_01.asphttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-02-17_01.aspSonoSite Inc, Wash, announces its full year revenue for 2009 dropped 10% compared to 2008 to $227.4 million. The 10% drop excludes the companys partial-year acquisition of CardioDynamics.Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-02-17_01.asphttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-02-15_01.aspDale Gelskey, DrPH, CEO of Diagnostic Imaging Specialists Corp Diagnostic Imaging Specialists Corp (DISC) announces the appointment of Patrick R. Pyers as the companys new president.Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-02-15_01.asphttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-02-12_01.aspSiemens Healthcare recently unveiled the new ACUSON S2000 imaging and ultrasound system, highlighting the companys latest innovations in OB/GYN imaging.Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-02-12_01.asphttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-02-10_01.aspRoyal Philips Electronics and BrainLAB have partnered on a new combined magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)/operating room (OR) suite for image-guided neurosurgery at the Montreal Childrens Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-02-10_01.asphttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-02-08_01.aspMidmark Corp has expanded its Midmark IQology promotion, which offers two different incentive options for facilities that return or destroy their current spirometers.Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-02-08_01.asphttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-02-05_01.aspA fully scalable Web-based system, NovaPACS , from NovaRad, is especially beneficial to rural clinics and hospitals, as it provides staff and referring physicians with complete access to images and reports from any computer.Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-02-05_01.asphttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-02-03_01.aspHumanscale Healthcare has released Readyfleet Technology Manager, a new software application that can monitor point-of-care technology carts in real time, and send an automated visual or electronic notifications whenever they need recharging.Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-02-03_01.asphttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-02-01_01.aspIndustry professionals from around the world will attend the 20th Annual AAMI / FDA International Conference on Medical Device Standards and Regulation, March 9-10, 2010, in Reston, Va.Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00 ESThttp://www.24x7mag.com/news/2010-02-01_01.asp