Despite the large volume of terms in RadLex, the lexicon of radiology terms meant to standardize radiologists’ language, terms are still missing and complexities in definitions are apparent, according to a study published in the November issue of Academic Radiology.

Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) today announced that the Phase 3 ODYSSEY MONO trial with alirocumab, an investigational monoclonal antibody targeting PCSK9 (proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9), met its primary efficacy endpoint.  The mean low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C, or "bad" cholesterol) reduction from baseline to week 24, the primary efficacy endpoint of the study, was significantly greater in patients randomized to alirocumab, as compared to patients randomized to ezetimibe (47.2% vs. 15.6%, p<0.0001).  In the trial, which employed a dose increase (up-titration) for patients who did not achieve an LDL-C level of 70 milligrams/deciliter (mg/dL), the majority of patients remained on the initial low dose of alirocumab of 75 milligrams (mg).

Medical equipment manufacturer, Quantum Medical Imaging has completed an installation of a Q-RAD DRX System at the Family Health Center in Bristol, CT. The sale and installation was facilitated by Parker X-Ray based in East Hartford, CT a Quantum / Carestream “Gold Star” Dealer.

Analogic Corporation (Nasdaq:ALOG), enabling the world's medical imaging and aviation security technology, is showcasing a new generation of the SonixHub(TM) software at the ACEP 2013 Conference being held in Seattle, Washington, October 14-16. Analogic's Ultrasonix branded Emergency Medicine ultrasound systems are designed to help reduce the time, costs, and paperwork associated with running an emergency medicine practice.

Affinity Health Plan (Affinity), an independent, not-for-profit organization offering quality healthcare coverage to New York area residents, has selected Dell Services and ikaSystems, a premier provider of enterprise, cloud-based business process and automation solutions for health plans, to connect to the New York State of Health – Health Plan Marketplace and assist in the administration of the new Exchange business line. The services and solution will automate and streamline Affinity’s administrative processes on the Health Plan Marketplace to enable the plan to successfully participate in the Exchange.

Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:QSII), a provider of electronic health records (EHR), practice management and revenue cycle management solutions as well as connectivity products and services for medical and dental group practices, small hospitals and community health centers, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Mirth, a global leader in health information technology that helps clients achieve interoperability, released Mirth® Connect 3.0. Mirth Connect is an open source healthcare integration engine, specifically designed for HL7 message integration. It provides the necessary tools for developing, testing, deploying and monitoring interfaces. Its open source license model provides the advantages of a large community of users with enterprise-class commercial support.

Shimadzu Medical Systems USA and the AHRA Education Foundation are pleased to announce a five year partnership extending through 2017 as part of the foundation’s Expanding Excellence Campaign.

In a new report from Sectra, 78 referring physicians and 78 radiologists share their views on the process of ordering studies and communicating results.