Virtual Grid Storage

IBM and Bycast, Inc offer new solutions designed to help deliver improved patient care through a grid-powered storage system that enables PACS applications and other systems to more readily access fixed-content data, including medical files, documents, and images. IBM Healthcare and Life Science Grid Medical Archive Solution (GMAS), based on IBM’s TotalStorage® and eServer™ and Bycast Inc’s StorageGRID™ software, provides flexible and scalable virtualized storage solutions for medium to large healthcare organizations and hospital networks.(800) IBM-4YOU; www.ibm.com .

Water-soluble Contrast

Bracco Diagnostics Inc, Princeton, NJ, offers Gastrografin®, a lemon-flavored diatrizoate meglumine and diatrizoate solution USP, in a 30 mL fill size. Gastrografin is a water-soluble iodinated radiopaque contrast medium for oral or rectal administration. It can be used for radiographic examination segments of the gastrointestinal tract as well as in CT of the torso. (800) 631-5245; www.bracco.com .


Software for Teleradiology

RamSoft, Toronto, introduces the TeleServer software suite for teleradiology practices. This product encompasses interpretation software, document management, dictation, and transcription. TeleServer’s set of Web-based tools are designed to improve productivity, streamline workflow, and reduce operating costs. (888) 343-9146; www.ramsoft.biz .

Versatile Infusion System

As part of its Continuum MR Compatible Infusion System, Medrad, Pittsburgh, offers a syringe holder that can hold up to three standard syringes ranging in size from 20 to 60 mL, enabling the delivery of small volumes of stress agents, IV sedatives, and other medications during an MRI scan. Continuum automatically calculates and displays the real-time required flow rate and program flow rate limits. (800) MEDRAD1 (US); (412) 767-2400 (Europe); www.medrad.com .


Cabinet X-ray System

Kubtec, Fairfield, Conn, offers XPERT 40, a compact, self-contained, shielded cabinet x-ray system designed for imaging surgically excised and needle core biopsies. XPERT provides high-resolution, high-contrast x-ray images with variable magnification using radiographic film or DICOM-compliant digital radiographic detectors. It is available in detector sizes up to 8 by 10 inches. (203) 364-8544; www.kubtec.com .

Smart LCD Monitor

Eizo Nanao Technologies (EIZO), Cypress, Calif, introduces the RadiForce® G33, a 3 MP monochrome LCD monitor for diagnosis in medical imaging applications. The G33 has a built-in sensor for image consistency, and built-in swing sensor. It also offers a range of features, including a lifetime expectancy analyzer, digital uniformity equalizer, CAL switch function for various calibration modes, and a nonglare panel protector. (800) 800-5202; www.radiforce.com .