EMR/EHR

Electronic medical records (EMR) are a digital version of a patient’s chart that store their personal information, medical history and links to prior exams, texts and reports. The goal of these systems is to enable immediate access to the patient's data electronically, rather than needing to request paper file folders that might be stored in fragment files at numerous locations where a patient is seen or treated. EMRs (also called electronic health records, or EHR) improve clinician and health system efficiency by making all this data immediately available. This helps reduce repeat tests, repeat prescriptions and repeat imaging exams because reports, imaging or other patient data is not not immediately available. 

Japan to speed arduous medical device approvals with new plan

U.S. device manufacturers hope an "action program" adopted by the Japanese government in December, and tied to increased industry user fees, will significantly speed device approval times in the Japanese market.

MinXray scores U.S. Army CR contract for Vertx

MinXray has been awarded a contract with the U.S. Army to supply computed radiography (CR) digital x-ray imaging systems.

Fujifilm wins single-source FFDM contract from Amerinet

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New 3D CT technique could diagnose breast cancer earlier

Scientists from Finland, Germany and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility have developed analyzer-based x-ray imaging, a new CT technique used for the early detection of breast cancer.

Japan approves Medtronic insertable cardiac monitor

Medtronic has received Japanese regulatory approval for the Reveal DXinsertable cardiac monitor (ICM)–the first insertable cardiac monitorto be introduced in Japan.

Actuality Systems shows advances in 3D display

Actuality Systems is a developer of hardware and software which is able to create hologram-like Spacial 3D visualization of images which has uses in the treatment of cancer patients.

BrainLAB gives clinicians a full spectrum of treatment tools

BrainLAB Inc. a provider of image-guided surgery (IGS), stereotactic radiosurgery systems and image-guided radiaton therapy (IGRT) systems showcased components of its line of radiotherapy products as well as new modules that are part of the company's iPla

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