Industry News
New Environmentally Efficient Contrast-Medium Packaging Developed
Medical imaging contrast agents are normally packaged in glass bottles which are energy-intensive to make, and are breakable. After their use glass contrast-agent bottles need to be separated from other medical waste, and must be autoclaved, and disposed of in landfill. In addition, shipping heavy glass bottles by air-freight is expensive and contributes carbon dioxide emissions. More...04 Jan 2015
Partnership Established to Expand Integration Systems for Image-Guided Minimally Invasive Therapies
Philips Healthcare, a developer of image-guided therapies, has signed an agreement with Image Stream Medical that allows Philips to further expand its integration systems for its hybrid suite and interventional lab solutions with integrated video and live-streaming capabilities. As part of the agreement, Philips has acquired a minority stake in ISM. More...24 Dec 2014
New Report Forecasts Strong Growth for Diagnostic Imaging Equipment in BRIC Countries
A new report released by MarketsandMarkets forecasts that the diagnostic imaging equipment market in Brazil, Russia, China, and India is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 10.5% in the seven years between 2011 and 2018. More...21 Dec 2014
X-Ray and Digital X-Ray Sector Nears USD 8 Billion in 2014
The market for both traditional and digital X-ray systems is estimated to reach USD 7.9 billion in 2014, according to a recent report from an international market research company. The healthcare market research publisher noted that upgrades of existing equipment and the rising incidence of disease are fueling the market. More...15 Dec 2014
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Collaboration to Develop Next-Generation Interventional X-Ray Radiation Dosimetry System
R&D Partnership Initiated to Reduce Development Time for New Drugs
Partnership to Deliver European Society of Radiology Appropriate Use Web Service Guide Across Europe
MRI Sector Revenues Continue to Grow
Partnership to Integrate Image Workflow Server into Image Viewer
Partnership to Provide 3-D Holographic Imaging to Medical Professionals
Information Gleaned from Performance Data Shown to Drive Radiologist Productivity
Infraredx Agreement with HealthTrust to Offer Intravascular Imaging Technology
US Helium Shortage Drives Recycling Efforts
Global Partnership Provides Treatment Planning Support for Modulated Arc Radiotherapy
USD 12 Billion Out of Total Spent on Medical Imaging Squandered in the US
Brazil’s Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy Sector Starting to Mature
Acquisition Includes Radiation Simulation Software for Radiotherapy Applications
Cerner Shakes Up IT Sector by Acquiring Siemens’ Health Information Services
Enterprise-Wide Imaging and Archiving Technology Optimizes Disaster Recovery and Operational Workflow
Hosting and Distribution Collaboration Established to Provide Radiation Dose Monitoring
Alliance Established to Provide Cloud-Based Healthcare Information Technology Platform
Enterprise Imaging and Content Management Technology Collaboration Designed to Optimize the Electronic Health Record
Collaboration in Singapore to Develop in vivo Molecular Imaging Agent
Claron Technology Partners with Livecare, Canadian Telehealth Provider
Taipei University to Install Proton Treatment Center
X-Ray Sector Expected to Reach USD 4.23 Billion in 2018
Distribution Agreement Established for Optimized Prostate Biopsy Guidance Using MRI Transrectal Ultrasound Fusion Technology
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