Medical Imaging News and Research

RSS

ICON announces acquisition of Timaq Medical Imaging

ICON plc, a global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, today announced that it has acquired Timaq Medical Imaging, a leading European provider of advanced imaging services to pharmaceutical and biotech firms.

24 May 2010

Lantheus Medical Imaging receives additional supply of Mo-99 for production of vital medical isotopes

Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc., a worldwide leader in diagnostic imaging, today announced that it has received additional supply of molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) to produce vital medical isotopes for its TechneLite® (Technetium Tc99m Generator) generators as the result of a recent agreement between the Institute for Radioelements (IRE), Fleurus, Belgium, and the Nuclear Research Institute (NRI), Rez, Czech Republic.

21 May 2010

Medical professionals meet to standardize CT scanning techniques

A national summit of medical professionals meeting last month in Atlanta called for the creation of consensus scan techniques as a way of addressing the concerns of patients undergoing CT scans -- a common medical imaging procedure that uses X-rays to show cross-sectional images of the body.

14 May 2010

Increase in use of imaging scans underscores need for evidence-based protocols in cancer care

New research showing a more than 30 percent annual increase in the use of high-tech imaging scans in older cancer patients underscores the need for evidence-based protocols in cancer care, said MedSolutions, a leading provider of medical management services.

14 May 2010

TechniScan awarded U.S. Patent for 3-D, Warm Bath Ultrasound system

A newly awarded U.S. Patent will protect TechniScan, Inc's., novel way to image, biopsy and treat breast cancer.

13 May 2010

Carrot Medical, MAVIG execute global marketing and sales channel partnership agreement

Carrot Medical, a leading designer of integrated medical imaging display systems, and MAVIG GmbH, the leading manufacturer of medical imaging monitor suspension systems, announced today the execution of a global marketing and sales channel partnership agreement. This partnership provides a semi-exclusive contract for the sale of all products through MAVIG's global sales channel while offering MAVIG access to the next generation of integrated medical imaging display technology.

12 May 2010

CML HealthCare reports 2.3% decrease in first-quarter 2010 revenue

CML HealthCare Income Fund, today reported its financial results for the three month period ended March 31, 2010.

7 May 2010

FiatLux Imaging extends availability of free medical software

FiatLux Imaging, Inc., a company dedicated to the development of powerful and useful new software to make the practice of medicine more effective, less expensive and more timely, announced today that, due to user demand and rapidly expanding use, it is extending the free availability of its Visualize FREE application for reading and analyzing medical imaging studies.

6 May 2010

Radiologists discuss ways to reduce patient exposure, cancer risk

USA Today: "Doctors are exploring ways to reduce the amount of radiation exposure from medical imaging tests in light of renewed concerns about the cancer risk, according to research presented at a radiology conference this week.

6 May 2010

JNM supplement examines advances in cardiovascular molecular imaging

The Journal of Nuclear Medicine -the top-rated medical imaging journal worldwide-has published Multimodality Molecular Imaging of the Cardiovascular System, presenting the state of the art of cardiovascular molecular imaging and discussing opportunities and challenges in advancing cardiovascular molecular imaging to clinical practice.

4 May 2010

eMix establishes first European distributor agreement with DFC Systems

eMix, the new business venture incubated by DR Systems, announced it has established its first European distributor agreement, with DFC Systems (Munich, Germany). Together with DFC, eMix will exhibit its cloud-based technology for sharing medical imaging studies and reports at the 91st German Radiology Congress.

3 May 2010

CT Dose Summit to establish freely available guidelines for performing CT scans

A national "CT Dose Summit" in Atlanta, GA this week will bring together some of the world's leading experts on medical imaging to lay the foundation for assembling optimized guidelines for performing CT scans -- a common medical imaging procedure that uses X-rays to show cross-sectional images of the body.

30 Apr 2010

Tomophase receives seventh U.S. Patent for OCTIS component

Tomophase Corporation, a leading developer of non-invasive optical coherence tomography (OCT) tissue imaging devices, announced today that it has received notification of the issuance of its seventh patent: Delivering Light via Optical Waveguide and Multi-view Optical Probe Head, U. S. Patent # 7,706,646.

29 Apr 2010

$Ageing population prone to bone fractures drives South African joint replacement market$

Ageing population prone to bone fractures drives South African joint replacement market

The joint replacement market in South Africa is set to experience continued growth in the medium to long term, driven by an ageing population that is prone to cartilage degeneration and bone fractures. The introduction of innovative products with enhanced durability and longevity as well as safer operation techniques is further boosting growth in this market.

29 Apr 2010

Merge Healthcare completes merger agreement with AMICAS

Today's successful close of the merger agreement between Merge Healthcare Incorporated and AMICAS, Inc. creates a leading medical imaging software and healthcare IT solutions provider with strong customer relationships, innovative solutions, significant cross selling capabilities, and a solid international presence.

29 Apr 2010

New imaging protocol to visualize activity of brain's reward circuitry in individuals addicted to drugs

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed an imaging protocol that allows them to visualize the activity of the brain's reward circuitry in both normal individuals and those addicted to drugs. The technique could lead to better insight into why people take recreational drugs as well as help determine which treatment strategies might be most effective.

27 Apr 2010

SuperSonic Imagine reports results of largest worldwide multicenter clinical breast study in ultrasound imaging

SuperSonic Imagine, the innovative medical imaging company based in Aix-en-Provence, France has unveiled some of the results of the largest clinical breast study ever undertaken in ultrasound imaging. The worldwide multicenter study, involving top clinicians in the breast radiology community, is assessing the clinical benefits of ShearWave™ Elastography in the ultrasonic evaluation of breast lesions.

24 Apr 2010

Samplify Systems introduces 32-channel integrated ultrasound analog front-end receiver modules

Samplify Systems, Inc., a venture-backed solution provider for the medical imaging industry, announced today the availability of 32-channel ultrasound analog front-end receiver modules in an ultra-small small-outline dual-in-line configuration. By leveraging the proven performance and low power of the company's highly successful ultrasound front-end reference design around its SAM1600 family of compressing ADCs, Samplify simplifies design of systems ranging from portable, hand-carried ultrasound up to high channel count full-featured consoles.

19 Apr 2010

Samplify Systems introduces AutoFocus beamforming technology for ultrasound machines

China International Medical Equipment Fair -- Samplify Systems, Inc., a leading provider of semiconductors, and solutions for the medical imaging industry, today announces AutoFocus™ beamforming technology optimized for high-performance, low-power ultrasound machines.

19 Apr 2010

SNM continues to stress the need for Congress to implement long-term fix

On April 16, the President signed a bill granting temporary relief from looming cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates. Although a positive step, the medical community-along with millions of patients-continues to face significant threats to medical coverage for critical diagnostic imaging tests and therapeutics.

17 Apr 2010

Medical Imaging News and Research

ICON announces acquisition of Timaq Medical Imaging

Lantheus Medical Imaging receives additional supply of Mo-99 for production of vital medical isotopes

Medical professionals meet to standardize CT scanning techniques

Increase in use of imaging scans underscores need for evidence-based protocols in cancer care

TechniScan awarded U.S. Patent for 3-D, Warm Bath Ultrasound system

Carrot Medical, MAVIG execute global marketing and sales channel partnership agreement

CML HealthCare reports 2.3% decrease in first-quarter 2010 revenue

FiatLux Imaging extends availability of free medical software

Radiologists discuss ways to reduce patient exposure, cancer risk

JNM supplement examines advances in cardiovascular molecular imaging

eMix establishes first European distributor agreement with DFC Systems

CT Dose Summit to establish freely available guidelines for performing CT scans

Tomophase receives seventh U.S. Patent for OCTIS component

Ageing population prone to bone fractures drives South African joint replacement market

Merge Healthcare completes merger agreement with AMICAS

New imaging protocol to visualize activity of brain's reward circuitry in individuals addicted to drugs

SuperSonic Imagine reports results of largest worldwide multicenter clinical breast study in ultrasound imaging

Samplify Systems introduces 32-channel integrated ultrasound analog front-end receiver modules

Samplify Systems introduces AutoFocus beamforming technology for ultrasound machines

SNM continues to stress the need for Congress to implement long-term fix

Revolutionizing Life Science: An Interview with SCIEX on ASMS, the SCIEX 7500+ System, and AI-Driven Quantitation

From Discovery Biology to ELRIG Chair

Breathing New Life into Diagnostics: Plasmion's SICRIT Technology

Latest News