INDUSTRY NEWS
Canon Medical’s AI-Powered, Premium Large Bore CT Receives FDA Clearance
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. has received FDA clearance for the Aquilion Exceed LB CT system, giving clinicians the opportunity to see more during radiation therapy planning for accuracy, precision and speed.
FDA Clears MULTIX Impact C Ceiling-Mounted DR System
Siemens Healthineers has announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the MULTIX Impact C ceiling-mounted digital radiography (DR) system as well as the MULTIX Impact VA20, a new version of the established floor-mounted parent DR system.
FDA Approves Seno Medical’s Breast Cancer Diagnostic Technology
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Texas-based Seno Medical Instruments Inc.
PRODUCT FOCUS
POCUS Market to Reach New Highs
The global point-of-care ultrasound systems (POCUS) market size was valued at $721.4 million in 2018 and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% by 2026, according to Grand View Research (GVR).
Butterfly Network Butterfly iQ+
The Butterfly Network Inc. recently announced the new Butterfly iQ+, featuring the world’s only Ultrasound-on-Chip technology.
Siemens Healthineers ACUSON Sequoia with BioAcoustic Technology
With patient-centric technology and applications at the core of its DNA, the ACUSON Sequoia ultrasound system with BioAcoustic technology can adapt to patient’s unique characteristics.
INDUSTRY NEWS
Canon Medical’s AI-Powered, Premium Large Bore CT Receives FDA Clearance
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. has received FDA clearance for the Aquilion Exceed LB CT system, giving clinicians the opportunity to see more during radiation therapy planning for accuracy, precision and speed.
FDA Clears MULTIX Impact C Ceiling-Mounted DR System
Siemens Healthineers has announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the MULTIX Impact C ceiling-mounted digital radiography (DR) system as well as the MULTIX Impact VA20, a new version of the established floor-mounted parent DR system.
FDA Approves Seno Medical’s Breast Cancer Diagnostic Technology
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Texas-based Seno Medical Instruments Inc.
Philips to Acquire Capsule Technologies Inc.
Royal Philips has signed an agreement to acquire Capsule Technologies Inc., a provider of medical device integration and data technologies for hospitals and healthcare organizations.
PRODUCT FOCUS
POCUS Market to Reach New Highs
The global point-of-care ultrasound systems (POCUS) market size was valued at $721.4 million in 2018 and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% by 2026, according to Grand View Research (GVR).
Butterfly Network Butterfly iQ+
The Butterfly Network Inc. recently announced the new Butterfly iQ+, featuring the world’s only Ultrasound-on-Chip technology.
Siemens Healthineers ACUSON Sequoia with BioAcoustic Technology
With patient-centric technology and applications at the core of its DNA, the ACUSON Sequoia ultrasound system with BioAcoustic technology can adapt to patient’s unique characteristics.
SPOTLIGHT
Rising Star: Aletha Ewing
By Erin Register Aletha Ewing, 36, was raised in Varna, Illinois, where the population is 200 residents. She attended college at Illinois Central College in Peoria, Illinois and graduated with an associate degree in applied science in radiology. Right after her...
In Focus: Lydia Kleinschnitz
By John Wallace Lydia Kleinschnitz, MHA, BSN, RN, is the senior director of imaging services for UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital. However, she did not grow up thinking about a career in imaging. In fact, her tenure in imaging services started thanks to a no show....
RAD IDEA: SMART Goals
By John Wallace Believe it or not, 2020 is over and 2021 is here. And, what comes with every new year? That’s right … goals! At MD Publishing we use SMART goals and I recommend that approach to anyone who is serious about meeting their goals. The use of SMART goals is...
Off the Clock: Paul Dubiel, CRA, AHRA, RT(R), ARRT Assistant Director of Shared Services, UT Health Austin
For the Dubiels, a collection that started as a way to keep their promised baby close to their hearts while they waited to hold her in their arms became a touchstone for the family.
In Focus: Joyce Timko
In Middletown, New York, Garnet Health Medical Center Director of Diagnostic Imaging Joyce Timko faces challenges on an almost daily basis … and she loves it! In fact, those challenges are one of the things she loves about her career choice.
INSIGHTS
5 Steps to Becoming an Expert at Ultrasound Maintenance, Service and Repair
Do you want to become an expert at maintaining, servicing and repairing ultrasound machines? Like all things in life, you have to start at the beginning! There are many important steps to take in order to consistently and efficiently diagnose ultrasound issues.
A Tribe Called Change
Diversity, equity and inclusion are more than hot topics. They are the reality of this big, colorful and what we hope to be nutritious and delicious salad bowl representative of the United States.
What’s the value of your employees?
Allow me to offer five suggestion for developing a cooperative and collaborative workplace that leads to better employee engagement and workplace effectiveness.
Procrastination is Good
I rarely have an idea what I will write about until the day the column is due. I am a master procrastinator.
Virtual Sales Visits: Meeting the Challenges of a Pandemic
Our team, as well as many others throughout the U.S., pivoted quickly to virtual visits, which can be conducted by many different communication vehicles such as telephone calls, text messaging, instant messaging, fax, email or video conferencing.
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MarShield Radiation Shielding is a custom manufacturer of radiation shielding products and supplier of shielding materials.
Fog and Health Care at Home
Accepting change in health care is not easy. To understand the health care of tomorrow we must teach our doctors and nurses to trust the information they are using to make decisions.
What I Wish I Knew Then
We have all heard the saying, “If I only knew then what I know now.” This is certainly true of my journey in this amazing career and wonderful life.
Make Virtual Matter
We now live in a world of virtual events. Many of us who are used to experiencing life in person – whether it be concerts, conferences or even family activities – have had to adapt to experiencing life through electronic formats.
