Fastlab

Fastlab is the first multi-tracer PET chemistry synthesis platform to feature a cassette that incorporates pre-measured, pre-loaded reagents--a dramatic innovation that delivers higher yields, improved reproducibility and faster synthesis than any other platform. It is designed to accommodate different chemistries, facilitating the production of multiple PET tracers. The first application launched on the platform is FDG, the most widely used PET radiopharmaceutical today. GE Healthcare is planning to expand the utility of the platform by developing a range of other radiopharmaceuticals, including GE Healthcare proprietary diagnostic imaging agents.

"FASTlab is a tremendous step forward for PET radiopharmacy," said Jim Mitchell, Global General Manager of GE Healthcare's Molecular Imaging business. "It really is a springboard for future imaging agents that will be needed to advance the field of molecular imaging. With FASTlab's upgradeability, it will be able to produce today's radiopharmacy media and tomorrow's."

Breast MR:

The GE Signa Vibrant is a dedicated 1.5T breast MR scanner utilizing High Definition technology and applications specifically designed for breast MR, including: VIBRANT acquisition, BREASE spectroscopy, integrated CADstream (manufactured by Confirma) and a specially designed breast MR patient table that provides optimal imaging and outstanding access for intervention. Signa Vibrant has a unique, patient-friendly design, ideally suited for the environment of many breast-imaging centers.

"We believe GE's new Signa Vibrant scanner will be a great choice for many women's imaging centers or breast imaging programs," said Dave Handler, Global General Manager of GE Healthcare's MR business. "In addition, because of the friendly design, we also believe this product may help alleviate some of the anxiety women feel about breast MRI exams."

Radiation Oncology Solutions

GE helps physicians take aim at cancer with their Advanced Imaging technologies for radiation therapy planning. GE's radiation therapy solutions include advanced imaging technologies with LightSpeedRT16 wide-bore multi-slice CT simulator, Discovery PET-CT scanner, Signa MR system and radiation oncology simulation software, providing tools to maximize the potential of new treatment delivery technologies today and tomorrow.

Centricity

GE Healthcare IT will showcase solutions from its Centricity portfolio, including the Centricity Electronic Medical Record, Practice Solution and PACS. With users ranging from the nation's largest healthcare organization to the solo practitioner, Centricity EMR is a proven ambulatory system relied on by more than 30,000 clinicians nationwide. Centricity Practice Solution is a completely integrated clinical and financial management solution provides a singular approach to a more efficient, high quality practice - extending from the patient's first visit to final reimbursement.

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