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DiA Imaging Analysis to develop technology for GE ultrasound
by John R. Fischer 11/21/2017Providing accurate and reproducible image interpretation in point-of-care settings
Romanian government to install Elekta linear accelerators at five locations throughout country
by John R. Fischer 11/21/2017Will replace obsolete cobalt systems
Alpha Source acquires BC Technical, doubles size
by John R. Fischer 11/21/2017Enables Alpha Source to expand its service offerings and geographical scope
Siemens Healthineers installs first two SOMATOM go.Up CT platforms in the U.S.
by John R. Fischer 11/20/2017Situated at CDI outpatient imaging facilities in Missouri
TractManager acquires Hayes
by John R. Fischer 11/20/2017Expands market opportunities for TractManager CLM solutions
Royal Philips and Nuance to enhance radiology reporting with AI technology
by John R. Fischer 11/20/2017Combines Philips Illumeo with adaptive intelligence and Nuance PowerScribe 360
Shanghai Pharma to acquire Cardinal Health China business for $1.2 billion
by John R. Fischer 11/16/2017Deal includes pharma and medical products distribution business
FDA greenlights GE’s SenoBright HD clinical application for breast cancer diagnosis
by John R. Fischer 11/16/2017Used to clarify inconclusive screenings
Elekta to add functional imaging capabilities and take more time to validate MR-linac system
by John R. Fischer 11/15/2017Expects CE approval in first half of 2018
Carestream Health now shipping MyVue Center Self-Service Kiosk
by John R. Fischer 11/15/2017Provides patients with access to imaging exam records quicker
RadmediX to debut first portable, wireless charging X-ray system at RSNA
by John R. Fischer 11/14/2017Prevents power loss or damage to charging equipment
FDA gives nod to Stryker’s Neuroform Atlas Stent System
by John R. Fischer 11/14/2017Treats wide neck, intracranial, and saccular aneurysms
New bill calls for dense breast tissue notification in patient-received mammo reports
by John R. Fischer 11/10/2017Would set a minimum federal standard
Sectra launches vendor-neutral access to machine learning on enterprise imaging platform
by John R. Fischer 11/10/2017Offers a unified entry point to a best-of-breed portfolio
Sectra partners with Telemedicine Clinic to support orthopedic customers
by John R. Fischer 11/10/2017Offers teleradiology services for assessing loose implants
NCI awards universities $8 million grant for AI imaging collaboration
by John R. Fischer 11/09/2017Builds upon the NCI Cancer Imaging Archive project to enhance treatment
Apprio teams with Intellect Solutions for transition of military EHR
by John R. Fischer 11/09/2017Will enable integrated workflow and standardized EHR exchange
RaySearch enters boron neutron capture therapy field
by John R. Fischer 11/08/2017Will add BNCT as a radiotherapy modality through alliance with Neutron Therapeutics
Rep. Scalise credits interventional radiology with saving his life after shooting
by John W. Mitchell 11/08/2017SIR event promotes specialized care in underserved areas
Study cautions against trust in MR results for axial spondyloarthritis
by John R. Fischer 11/07/2017MR scans are prone to produce positive results for axSpA in healthy individuals
A look at pheno-mapping in cardiovascular imaging
by John R. Fischer 11/07/2017Transforms data from cardiac imaging into an 'imaging phenotype'
Global PET/CT scanner market projected to reach $2.1 billion by 2023
by John R. Fischer 11/06/2017Growth spurred in part by increased Medicare coverage
In Mexico, a call for sterilized, used pacemakers as implants in new study
by John R. Fischer 11/06/2017An alternative for those who cannot afford new pacemakers
Image-guided Harpoon device safe and effective for mitral valve heart repair: study
by John R. Fischer 11/03/2017Less invasive than conventional mitral valve surgery
Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology installs first Siemens MAGNETOM Vida in the US
by John R. Fischer 11/03/2017First Siemens MR scanner to carry BioMatrix technology
One in five physicians will reduce hours of operation in next 12 months: Study
by John R. Fischer 11/02/2017One in fifty will leave medicine entirely in next two years
TAVR more cost-effective in procedural costs than SAVR for aortic stenosis patients
by John R. Fischer 11/02/2017Reduced hospital stays and fewer complications
Cerveau Technologies to collaborate in development of PET imaging agents for Alzheimer’s disease
by John R. Fischer 11/01/2017
New AI software detects brain hemorrhages on CT scans
by John R. Fischer 10/31/2017Serves as a second opinion for radiologists
First mobile stroke unit on west coast launched in Santa Monica
by John R. Fischer 10/31/2017Designed to quicken the delivery of medication to prevent brain damage
Using functional MR to predict suicidal tendencies
by John R. Fischer 10/31/2017Revealing alterations in brain patterns in response to concepts such as death, cruelty, and trouble
FDA approves ultrasound that connects to iPhone and will be sold for less than $2000
by John R. Fischer 10/30/2017The world's first 'ultrasound-on-a-chip'-based imaging system
Proton therapy trumps IMRT for prostate cancer: study
by John R. Fischer 10/26/2017Research points to higher survival rates and fewer complications
FDA approves study with INSIGHTEC’s Exablate Neuro for Parkinson’s
by John R. Fischer 10/26/2017Aims to reduce dyskinesia symptoms and improve motor skills
FDA gives green light for Acutus Medical’s AcQMap heart imaging system
by John R. Fischer 10/26/2017Uses dipole density to map the pathway of every heartbeat
FINAO Solutions processing over one million radiology studies with Intelerad PACS
by John R. Fischer 10/26/2017'We want to continue to grow across the U.S.'
Payors less inclined to cover high-tech prosthetics for amputees
by John R. Fischer 10/25/2017Amputees face tech gap from denial by Medicare and payors for MPKs
FDA gives nod for Abbott’s Confirm Rx, smartphone compatible ICM
by John R. Fischer 10/24/2017Patients can monitor heart rhythm and communicate findings to physicians remotely
Mayo Clinic installing first clinical 7-Tesla MR scanner in North America
by John R. Fischer 10/23/2017Siemens MAGNETOM Terra expected to be operational by end of year
Clinical trial combining focused ultrasound and immunotherapy underway
by John R. Fischer 10/23/2017Aim is to enhance the ability of the immune system to recognize tumors
FDA gives green light to Kent Imaging’s perfusion imaging device, KD203
by John R. Fischer 10/20/2017Directly shows oxygenation of blood in tissue
Court rejects Varian’s final appeal over French hospital’s purchase of Accuray device
by John R. Fischer 10/20/2017Final verdict in a case involving multiple motions and appeals
ProTom to set up three-room proton therapy system in China
by John R. Fischer 10/19/2017The first proton therapy center in the Hainan province
Henry Schein to distribute Terason’s uSmart 3200T NexGen portable ultrasound
by John R. Fischer 10/19/2017Enabling point-of-care exams during transportation in emergency vehicles
New molecular imaging technology for prostate cancer may improve surgical outcomes
by John R. Fischer 10/18/2017Lightpoint Medical forges new partnerships
Hospital mergers and acquisitions continue to rise
by John R. Fischer 10/18/2017Pushed by need to enhance patient care and improve coordination
Bracco Imaging acquires SurgVision
by John R. Fischer 10/18/2017Enables development of a real-time fluorescence image-guided surgery platform
Esaote launches MyLab9 eXP ultrasound system
by John R. Fischer 10/17/2017Designed to enhance image clarity, workflow and performance
FDA gives nod to TransEnterix Senhance Surgical Robotic System
by John R. Fischer 10/17/2017Provides greater control while reducing abdominal surgery invasiveness
UK has third lowest number of radiologists per population out of 31 EU countries
by John R. Fischer 10/17/2017Nearly two-thirds of posts remained unfilled for 12 months or longer in 2016