Industry News
R&D Partnership Initiated to Reduce Development Time for New Drugs
nanoPET Pharma signed an open-ended framework contract with the international pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim. By developing customized contrast agents for research in both basic and preclinical studies, nanoPET Pharma will contribute to the enhancement of Boehringer Ingelheim’s imaging diagnostics. The first joint projects have already begun and many more are being planned. More...09 Dec 2014
Partnership to Deliver European Society of Radiology Appropriate Use Web Service Guide Across Europe
National Decision Support Company reported that it has executed an agreement with the European Society of Radiology to provide appropriate use criteria to the European market via ESR iGuide. More...08 Dec 2014
Partnership to Integrate Image Workflow Server into Image Viewer
Intelerad Medical Systems, a developer of medical imaging PACS, RIS, and workflow solutions, reported that its partnership with Blackford Analysis has resulted in the successful integration of Blackford’s image comparison acceleration technology into its InteleViewer diagnostic viewer. More...24 Nov 2014
Partnership to Provide 3-D Holographic Imaging to Medical Professionals
Zebra Imaging, a provider of holographic visualization technologies, reported on a partnership with the Zygote Media Group, a developer of in high-tech 3-D anatomy and biomedical models for animation and visual effects, to serve the medical and medical education markets. More...09 Nov 2014
Infraredx Agreement with HealthTrust to Offer Intravascular Imaging Technology
Infraredx, a medical device company focused on the diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease, has entered into an agreement with HealthTrust, a US group purchasing organization. Under the agreement, HealthTrust will offer the Infraredx TVC imaging system, an innovative dual-modality intravascular imaging technology, to its member network of 1,400 acute care facilities in the United States. More...02 Nov 2014
In Other News
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
Collaboration Initiated to Streamline Importing, Storing Prior Imaging Studies
Partnership Established to Provide Optimized Interoperability for Physician Communication and Radiology Workflow
Varian Acquires Cancer Treatment Software Platform
Mammography Software Company Expands Its Presence in Chinese Market
Collaboration for Development of Integrated RIS/PACS
Collaboration Expands Capacity for Proton Therapy Clinical Research and Patient Treatments
Partnership to Provide Cloud-Based RIS, PACS to Asia-Pacific Region
Discount Cancer Imaging System Developed for Emerging Economies
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