Introducing the CARESTREAM DRX-Excel Plus fluoroscopy systems. Fluoroscopy has been around almost as long as the X-ray itself. Shortly after Röentgen discovered X-rays, practitioners projected medical images onto a fluorescent screen and stood by to observe the results in real time. Today, the results of a fluoroscopic exam
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By Dave Fornell, Editor, Diagnostic & Interventional Cardiology magazine and assistant editor for Imaging Technology News magazine. While I write a lot about medical imaging technology and how new technology can and should work, it is not often that I get to experience how things actually
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Since we just left 2015, it is a popular time of year to take a look back at the blogs that generated the highest interest throughout the year. In this summary, we look at some of the most popular Everything Rad blog of 2015 covering technology
Read MoreThis week's articles focus on interoperability trends to watch in 2016, how socioeconomic factors affect patient care in radiology, FDA and PACS users, embracing the value-based payment model, and the population health management market. HIE and Interoperability Trends to Watch in 2016 - Healthcare IT News As
Read MoreWe spoke with Professor Gbolahan Awosanya, Professor of Radiology, Provost Lagos State University College of Medicine, Nigeria, at RSNA 2015 about the future of medicine in his country. Dr. Awosanya said that radiology will play a vital role in providing effective healthcare to citizens, but that
Read MoreDavid Chan, Global Product Line Manager, Carestream, gives a demo of the, OnSite 3D Extremity CBCT Sytem from Carestream at RSNA 2015. The OnSight System is designed to provide pristine 3D images at the point of care—with an easy-open bore and patient access to allow weight-bearing
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RSNA 2015 officially kicked off yesterday, and as usual, brought with it a first day full of inspiration and a call-to-action for the radiology community. RSNA President Ronald L. Arenson, M.D., gave the opening keynote and provided a "State of the Union" for radiology. He explained
Read MoreThe road to superb durability, reliability, and image quality can be a little bumpy. That is why we do extreme testing with our DRX Plus detectors to ensure that they are durable and able to provide reliable quality in the healthcare environment. Checks such as the Bump
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Re-posted from Diagnostic Imaging (DI) Europe with permission. Timed to coincide with the date (8th November) of the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Röntgen in 1895, the International day of radiology (IDoR) has now evolved into an annual event of “action and awareness” organized by the
Read MoreCarestream’s introduction in 2009 of the world’s first portable, wireless, cassette-sized detector – the CARESTREAM DRX-1 Detector – has fundamentally changed the digital radiography market with a versatile and cost-effective imaging solution. Now available, the third-generation design: the CARESTREAM DRX Plus Detector takes DR to a new level. This white paper,
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Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a variant of traditional computed tomography (CT) and was first described in the late 1970s. The main difference between the two approaches is the volume of the object that is imaged at one time. In traditional CT, a narrow
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This white paper addresses the benefits of a prototype cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) system dedicated to extremity imaging. The CBCT system was co-developed by scientists at Carestream Health and Johns Hopkins University. The CBCT system was designed to image both upper and lower extremities, with the
Read MoreBack in July, we made our announcement that Carestream was officially entering the radiography/fluoroscopy (R/F) market with the introduction of the DRX-Excel Plus and the DRX-Excel. Below is the first look of the DRX-Excel Plus in action. The demo video will take you through the various
Read MoreLast week brought about the announcement that we have entered into the third generation of DRX detectors: the DRX Plus 3543 and the DRX Plus 3543C detectors. With this new generation of detectors, users can expect the following benefits: 79% increase in battery life allows for improved
Read MoreLast week marked another important milestone for Carestream as we entered into the radiography/fluoroscopy market. The new systems, DRX-Excel and DRX-Excel Plus are now available for orders worldwide, and we also were displaying information in our booth at AHRA 2015. A big advantage of the Remote
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AHRA 2015 will be kicking off in Las Vegas on Sunday, July 19. While there are many worthwhile sessions to attend throughout the four-day annual meeting, below are seven I would like highlight. I will also be blogging throughout the event, so please check back on
Read More日本語版はここで読むことができます。 The DRX-Revolution has been visiting and capturing images of some new patients in Japan at Ocean Expo Park, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. Ocean Expo Park houses the aquarium and is a national government park located on the site of the Okinawa International Ocean Exposition held in 1975.
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