ultrasound image data is transferred to the RA600 in its pure digital
form for processing and manipulation with LOGIQworks FX. When integrated with GE's Centricity offering, LOGIQworks FX on RA600 brings clinically advanced ultrasound applications to an enterprise-wide image management platform.

Philips Advanced PET/CT, IT, and X-Ray Systems Highlighted


Philips technology showcase covered all its advanced imaging systems including hybrid PET/CT systems like the GEMINI GXL PET/CT and PET/CT viewer for multi-modality image review and analysis. The new PET/CT Viewer available on the Extended Brilliance Workspace offers PET/CT users complete access to the full suite of PET (positron emission tomography) and CT clinical applications. This comprehensive package can adapt to the productivity needs of individual users, substantially improving workflow and efficiency for routine clinical review. The new workspace provides PET users with a truly integrated, powerful, yet simple image review and analysis environment for routine clinical evaluation of PET/CT examinations.

The application delivers real-time slice-to-slice PET/CT display for improved efficiency in diagnostic case review, a display interface that allows clinicians to optimize review for specific clinical needs and a comparison review of multiple studies of the same patient for follow-up evaluation. In addition, Philips exclusive GuidedFlow technology features a simple graphical user interface for ease of use and enhanced workflow efficiency from diagnostic review to printing and reporting processes, while advanced software applications provide tools to aid in quantitative analysis of cardiovascular and neurological diseases.

Philips' booth was designed with an integrated fee, that wove a story about a family with different members in need of various medical tests. The cohesive approach was a theme that promoted other Philips strengths: connectivity, IT portfolio, PACS and workflow solutions.

The company also debuted its next generation X-ray systems including an advanced mobile unit, Practix Convenio, which just became available in North America. Another new comer was the DigitalDiagnost Compact, a step-in solution for direct digital radiography.

KODAK Shows Multi-Purpose DR System

Eastman Kodak Company demonstrated its new multi-purpose digital radiography (DR) platform, the KODAK DIRECTVIEW DR 3000 System, as a works-in-progress solution. The DR 3000 system's motorized, floor-mounted U-arm design will be able to perform a variety of general radiography exams including those with cross-table positions. The compact system will include a moveable table. Its cesium iodide flat panel detector will provide a 17 x 17-inch imaging area. Target customers include mid-sized hospitals, outpatient imaging centers and orthopaedic practices.

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