Industry News
Many US Hospitals Losing Imaging Volume to Private Practices
Examining insurance data from a 10-year period has revealed that although there has been steady growth in imaging, a large part of that growth can be attributed to studies performed by nonradiologist physicians in private office settings. More...17 Feb 2009
X-Ray Imaging and Robotic Catheter Technology Partnership To Advance Treatment of Irregular Heartbeats
A partnership has been initiated to codevelop integrated products that may simplify complicated cardiac procedures to diagnose and treat irregular heartbeats, also known as arrhythmias. More...12 Feb 2009
Application Provides Discovery, Collaboration, and Business Intelligence Tools
A company recently announced the launch of an online community, which provides powerful efficiencies to the medical device industry by streamlining diligence, collaboration, and discovery of new medical technologies and industry participants with an exclusive range of intelligent web-based applications. More...05 Feb 2009
IBM and Merge Healthcare to Develop Advanced Medical Imaging Technology
With new medical software technology, medical professionals can now view images using a mobile device or desktop computer without waiting for medical imaging films, accessing a specialized system, or downloading cumbersome files. More...04 Feb 2009
Radiology Information System Developed with Ready Speech Recognition
Utilizing a new RIS with ready speech recognition, community hospitals, out-patient imaging centers and integrated delivery networks can now implement a digital radiology reporting workflow independent of their type of network architecture and client hardware. More...04 Feb 2009
In Other News
Toshiba and Vital Images in Codevelopment Agreement to Advance Technology
Noninvasive, Radiation-Free Lung Imaging System Developed for Bedside Applications
Biologic Imaging Reagents Market To Double
Multimodal Molecular Imaging Technology Accelerates Drug Discovery
Closed Loop Imaging Research Trial To Integrate Data with Imaging Systems
Partnership Extends Teleradiology Capabilities to Emerging Markets
Competitive Intelligence Can Help Healthcare Companies in Uncertain Times
Comprehensive Marketing Agreement Signed for Virtual Colonoscopy System
Collaboration To Provide eHealth and Analytics Services To Improve Quality and Lower Costs
Siemens and Asklepios Expand Cooperation in the IT Sector
Next-Generation Deep Brain Stimulation Devices
Covidien and PETNET Expand Access to Essential Radioisotopes Used in Nuclear Imaging
Collaboration Initiated for Heart Disease Research
Partnership To Provide Hybrid Systems for Surgical, Imaging, and Interventional Needs
Imaging Collaboration Spans Acquisition and Analysis
MRI Equipment Plant to Provide Advanced Systems to Emerging Countries
Color Ultrasound Imaging Equipment Experience Rapid Growth in China
Block Imaging International Partners with Dicom Solutions To Improve Range of Offerings
Noninvasively Measuring Blood Flow Using MRI and Quantitative Software
Improving Radiotherapy Workflows Using Standard Industry Interfaces
Partnership to Copromote PET Perfusion Agent for Coronary Artery Disease Imaging
Collaboration Agreement to Bring Advanced Radiotherapy Equipment to Indonesia
BSD Medical to Collaborate with GE Healthcare on MRI-Monitored Cancer Treatment System
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