MINNEAPOLIS, MN-- Dec 17, 2013 - Virtual Radiologic (vRad), the nation's largest radiology practice, announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued the Company's 12th and 13th patents. Patent No. 8,612,250, titled "Multiple Resource and Planning System," and Patent No. 8,612,253, titled "Medical Image Metadata Processing," further enhance vRad's patent portfolio covering its teleradiology image processing, multiple resource planning and workflow systems, with the patents including additional claims around the processing and assignment of complex medical diagnostic imaging evaluation orders.

Kortrijk, Belgium, 3 December 2013 – Healthcare imaging specialist Barco introduces the MXRT-7500, a brand-new 3D PCIe display controller supporting up to 4 full resolution displays. The first board to offer compatibility with the DisplayPort 1.2 interface standard, the MXRT-7500 features the PCIe 3.0 interface and the latest in AMD FireProTM 3D technology, ensuring ultra-fast loading of medical images and large datasets.

Wayne, NJ, December 4, 2013 – GE Healthcare (NYSE: GE) and Konica Minolta Inc. have signed a global distribution agreement (*) of Konica Minolta’s AeroDR cassette-size digital X-ray imaging retrofit. Having built a collaborative relationship for nearly ten years related to the sales of computed radiography in the United States, the two partners have now agreed to expand their strategic alliance, with GE Healthcare distributing AeroDR not just within the United States, but globally as well, using GE Healthcare sales channels.

SALEM, NH (December 11, 2013) – A unique dual-head molecular breast imaging (MBI) system  detected significantly more difficult-to-find cancers than  traditional mammography according to a new study presented at the 99th Annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Robin Shermis, MD of ProMedica Toledo Hospital Breast Care Center presented, Dedicated Dual-Head Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI) as an Adjunct to Mammography in Patients with Dense Breast Tissue and/or Elevated Risk for Breast Cancer, which evaluated patients retrospectively using the LumaGEM® MBI system from Gamma Medica. More than four times as many cancers were seen on MBI (23 of 125) than were on mammography (5 of 125).

December 2, 2013, Shirley, NY – Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the introduction of its’ new line of Ultrasound Tables.

American Fork, Utah, December 3, 2013- Smarter study comparisons, new modality activity/cost management reports and an enhanced interface are some of the latest upgrades in NovaRad’s NovaRIS/NovaPACS combined radiology system.

CHICAGO, Dec. 3, 2013 – To offer healthcare providers affordable X-ray technology that performs efficient exams, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. is introducing a new single-panel RADREXTM-i Wireless digital radiographic (DR) X-ray system (FDA cleared).

Double Black Imaging will be demonstrating a full line of auto-calibrating LED displays at RSNA.