Industry News
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
Collaboration to Develop Next-Generation Interventional X-Ray Radiation Dosimetry System
Philips Healthcare and Unfors RaySafe, AB have signed a joint development agreement that will focus on the development of the next-generation Philips DoseAware system, with the goal of providing streamlined access and communication between Philips DoseAware and Philips Allura interventional X-ray systems. More...10 Dec 2014
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
Ultrasound Needle Guidance System
SonoSite L25
Adjustable Mobile Barrier
M-458
Medical Radiographic X-Ray Machine
TR30N HF
40/80-Slice CT System
uCT 528
In Other News
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
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
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