Kodaks Health Group will also preview new software for digital mammography designed to help radiologists detect cancer at an early stage. The digital imaging system for taking breast imaging exams has entered the final phases of regulatory review in the United States. Kodaks mammography feature equips users of its most popular computed radiography (CR) imaging systems with the special requirements needed to produce mammography exams. In conjunction with this imaging solution, Kodak will demonstrate as a work in progress software that identifies suspicious areas on mammographic exams so radiologists can closely examine these regions for possible disease during a second review. This software can be a valuable tool in the fight against breast cancer by helping radiologists detect cancer at an early stage.

Philips Medical Systems will showcase Computed Tomography (CT) and other technologies. Philips has continued to develop its Brilliance CT platform and will introduce several exciting new features on its premium 64-channel system including:
A new cardiac CT imaging mode to image the coronary arteries in just 4-beats while lowering patient dose

Integration of its diagnostic cardiac CT with the market leading installed base of Allura Xper flat detector cardiac cath and EP labs to facilitate interventional planning
Improved software packages for vascular, lung and colon applications
New, table side controls that allow the technologist and interventionalist to better focus on the patient while preparing or performing patient scans and procedures
Bariatric table which supports patients up to 650 pounds/295 kilograms

In addition, Philips will demo its Extended Brilliance Workspace (EBW), now improved with an optional Brilliance Everywhere solution that delivers full viewing and 3D volumetric imaging as well as cardiac, vascular, stroke, colon and lung applications to any chair of your choice such as an iSite PACS workstation, EBW CT workstation or even a connected PC at home. A radiologists time is one of their most precious assets and Brilliance Everywhere maximizes time by allowing radiologists to complete more studies without having to change chairs to access needed information.

GE plans to commercially introduce the LOGIQ I ultrasound system offering premium features in a compact platform. The revolutionary LOGIQ i places the power and imaging capabilities of GE's premium LOGIQ consoles into a laptop-size design. The LOGIQ i system drives technology to further expand ultrasound's role in healthcare: addressing the growing demand for sophisticated, real-time imaging at the point of care. This premium system brings specialized, console-quality imaging performance and portability to serve the general imaging needs of radiology.

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