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Varian closes acquisition of cancer treatment provider

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems has successfully acquired Cancer Treatment Services International (CTSI) for $283 million.

June 17, 2019

Which biopsy method best detects prostate cancer?

By Wayne Forrest

The combination of ultrasound- and MRI-guided biopsy yields the best chance of detecting prostate cancer, as each method can find malignant lesions missed by the other, researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles reported in a study published online June 12 in JAMA Surgery.

June 17, 2019

FDA clears MRI-compatible cochlear implant

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Cochlear Limited has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for use of its Nucleus Profile Plus cochlear implant in 1.5- and 3-tesla MRI systems.

June 16, 2019

Merit Medical acquires BrightWater Medical

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Disposable products developer Merit Medical Systems has acquired medical device technology developer BrightWater Medical with an upfront payment of $35 million and possible earn-out payments of up to $15 million.

June 16, 2019

Sofie Biosciences acquires Texas radiopharmacy

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Molecular imaging developer Sofie Biosciences has acquired Houston Cyclotron Partners, a cyclotron radiopharmacy based in Houston.

June 16, 2019

Zebra's AI algorithm for CT brain bleeds gets FDA OK

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Artificial intelligence (AI) software developer Zebra Medical Vision has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for an AI algorithm that can detect and classify intracranial hemorrhage on head CT scans.

June 16, 2019

3D printing bolsters surgery for multiple rib fractures

By Abraham Kim

Using 3D-printed models based on chest CT scans allows clinicians to personalize surgical treatment for patients with multiple rib fractures -- reducing operating times and the risk of intraoperative complications, according to an article published online June 11 in the Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

June 16, 2019

5 trends shaping the future of global ultrasound

By Simon Harris

2018 was a record year for the world ultrasound equipment market, with revenues increasing by 6.8%, tipping the market over the $7 billion mark for the first time. The ultrasound market is forecast to continue growing relatively strongly in the coming years, with five trends driving growth, according to Simon Harris of market research firm Signify Research.

June 16, 2019

Elevated CT CAC scores linked to future heart failure

By Abraham Kim

The presence of coronary artery calcium (CAC) on the CT scans of middle-aged individuals, especially African Americans, was associated with an increased risk of structural heart abnormalities and future heart failure in a new study, published online June 14 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging.

June 13, 2019

Blue Earth highlights SNMMI 2019 presentations

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Molecular imaging firm Blue Earth Diagnostics is touting 16 presentations involving its Axumin PET radiopharmaceutical and "radiohybrid" prostate-specific membrane antigen imaging agent at next week's Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) annual meeting.

June 13, 2019

Navidea readies public stock offering

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiopharmaceutical developer Navidea Biopharmaceuticals is planning to raise $6 million in a new public offering of its common stock.

June 13, 2019

Fujifilm debuts breast cancer awareness campaign

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Fujifilm Medical Systems USA has launched Aspire to Be Fearless, a nationwide awareness campaign aimed at improving access to breast health education and mammography screening services.

June 13, 2019

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