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5-MP FLAT-PANEL DISPLAY
Planar® Systems Inc, Waltham, Mass, Ore, offers the DOME C5i" radiological flat-panel system, a 5-megapixel, all-digital diagnostic-quality display. The DOME C5i provides 3,061 distinct, displayable gray shades, and is tightly integrated with the company's DOME line of digital display controllers. The system also contains CXtra, a specialized collection of value-added software components that allows radiologists, service personnel, and system administrators to easily view all aspects of the display system, including current vs target luminance levels, hours of backlight usage, display temperatures, and firmware revision levels. The C5i is DICOM calibrated. (781) 895-1155; www.planar.com.

MEDICAL LCD
Quest International Inc, Irvine, Calif, presents the MD203L, a 2MP, 20.1" multiscan greyscale medical LCD that can utilize the DOME MD2 or Barco (Metheus) 2MP video card. The MD203L allows medical professionals to convert from CRT to LCD displays while utilizing their current investment in video card technology. With native resolution of 1600 X 1200, DICOM compliance, and a high contrast ratio of 1000:1, the MD203L is ideal for imaging display environments, such as PACs, teleradiology, CT, x-ray, and MRI. (800) 231-6777; www.questinc.com.

VERTICAL MRI
FONAR, Melville, NY, offers the Stand-Up" MRI. The Stand-Up" MRI is based upon the 0.6 Tesla magnet platform, and is driven by the Sympulse Operating System, which operates all FONAR scanners. The patient can be placed in the open unit in a variety of positions, including standing, sitting, or lying prone. (631) 694-2929; www.fonar.com.

MAMMOGRAPHY DISPLAY SYSTEM
BarcoView, Duluth, Ga, presents the MammoDesk® for digital mammography. This 5-MP ergonomic workstation bundles high-resolution MGD gray-scale displays, high-performance BarcoMed® imaging boards, and MediCal® soft-copy QA management software. In addition, the BarcoMed imaging boards have been equipped with Barco's AURA technology for ultra-fast image loading. The boards also feature multiple real-time windowing/leveling tables, enabling simultaneous handling of prior and current craniocaudal and mediolateral oblique images. (678) 475-8000; www.barcoview.com.

DOOR KEYPAD
ETS-Lindgren, Glendale Heights, Ill, introduces the Door-Gard" Keypad for its Auto-Seal" RF Door, to provide limited access to a shielded enclosure or room. The keypad, which requires users to punch in a code before entry is granted, allows for up to 120 users and features a durable face designed to blend with any decor. It accepts power from any 12-24 volt AC/DC supply, and because the keypad utilizes microprocessor technology to integrate systems, no separate programmer is necessary. The keypad is used in conjunction with ETS-Lindgren's Auto-Seal RF Door, a self-sealing, fingerless RF door for MRI applications. (630) 307-7200; www.lindgrenrf.com.

CR SYSTEM
Konica Medical Imaging, Wayne, NJ, offers the Xpress CR. The system consists of a reader and a control station that can function as a unit or in multiple configurations. Xpress CR allows image preview in 24 seconds and 40-second cycle timesor 90 plates per hour. In addition, image quality is enhanced with Konica's phosphor and hybrid processing technology. (973) 633-1500; www.konicamedical.com.

CV MRI VITAL SIGNS MONITOR
Invivo Research, Orlando, Fla, offers the Magnitude" CV MRI Vital Signs Monitor. Unlike conventional MRI ECG filtering schemes, the CV mode provides uninterrupted cardiac gating during the aggressive gradient interference present during CV-MRI. It supports all the patient monitoring parameters and features of the standard Magnitude, but also includes a Cardiovascular MRI (CV-MRI) specific filter and gating mode for use during CV-MRI procedures. (800) 331-3220; www.invivoresearch.com.

PREOWNED EQUIPMENT
Amber Diagnostics, Orlando, Fla, is a FDA-certified remanufacturer of all preowned x-ray and diagnostic equipment. Amber Diagnostics specializes in helical scanners, rad/fluoro rooms, fluoroscopic C-arms, mammography, bone density machines, processors, and dry laser cameras. (888) 561-7900; www.amberusa.com.

DYNAMIC DETECTOR
Thales Electron Devices, Velizy, France, offers the Pixium 4800, the first member of a family of dynamic detectors. It generates high-quality, perfectly uniform images, 10 inches across the diagonal, with a wealth of details and no distortion. The Pixium 4800 dynamic digital detector is a light, compact unit, less than 10 cm high and weighing under 10 kg. 33 (0)1 30 70 35 00.

PACS INTEGRATION MODULE
Misys Healthcare Systems, Tucson, Ariz, announces Misys Radiology" PACS Integration Module (PIM), a product that integrates an industry-standard RIS with a broad spectrum of PACS vendor products. The new module helps deliver powerful image management services that can streamline radiology department workflow, eliminates need for a PACS broker, offers DICOM services, and supports IHE (Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise) guidelines. Beta testing begins next month with general availability expected in July. (800) 748-9658; www.misyshealthcare.com.

REMANUFACTURED CT
Huestis Medical, Bristol, RI, announces the availability of remanufactured GE CT scanners as part of its Remarkable Remanufactured premium diagnostic imaging systems line. Each remanufactured CT unit comes supplied with all necessary electrical, mechanical, and cosmetic upgrades for crisp imaging and like-new operation. Huestis also offers remanufactured GE AMX Portables, GE R&F rooms, OEC C-Arms, and Liebel-Flarsheim Urology Suites. (800) 972-9222; www.huestismedical.com.

POC CART
Anthro Corporation, Tualatin, Ore, offers the POC Cart, which is designed to fit in tight quarters. The height can be adjusted to ensure that people of various sizes work comfortably. Built-in cable management keeps wires organized and hidden. Storage can be added with additional shelves and bins. The POC Cart comes with a lifetime warranty. (800) 325-3841; www.anthro.com.

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