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Hologic sues Fuji over DBT patents
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women's imaging firm Hologic has filed a lawsuit against Fujifilm Medical Systems USA over patents for digital breast tomosynthesis technology.
July 2, 2017
Sirtex highlights research on colorectal cancer survival
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cancer treatment firm Sirtex Medical is highlighting research showing that the addition of selective internal radiation therapy to standard first-line chemotherapy may improve overall survival in metastatic colorectal cancer patients with right-sided primary tumors, compared with those receiving chemotherapy alone.
July 2, 2017
Alpinion unveils new ultrasound system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
South Korean ultrasound company Alpinion Medical Systems has launched its new E-Cube 15 Platinum ultrasound system.
July 2, 2017
Multipurpose CT lung cancer screening more cost-effective
By Eric Barnes
CT lung cancer screening is likely to be more cost-effective if it is used to identify other tobacco-related conditions in high-risk people, according to a study published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology.
July 2, 2017
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PBS report targets price hike for V/Q radiotracers
By Wayne Forrest
Escalating costs for two radiopharmaceuticals used for ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) nuclear medicine scans in lung and kidney imaging are drawing the ire of pharmacies that prepare the materials for distribution to hospitals in the U.S., according to a June 30 report by PBS NewsHour.
June 29, 2017
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Philips buys catheter developer CardioProlific
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Royal Philips said it has acquired CardioProlific, a U.S.-based firm that is developing catheter-based thrombectomy products to treat peripheral vascular disease.
June 29, 2017
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Royal Solutions wins Mo. installation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cloud electronic health record provider Royal Solutions Group has won a contract with a Missouri radiology practice for its suite of patient engagement tools.
June 28, 2017
FDA clears Varian's Halcyon rad therapy system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared radiation oncology firm Varian Medical Systems' Halcyon platform for radiation therapy.
June 28, 2017
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GE installs 1st 3D DBT Senographe Pristina in U.S.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare has made the first U.S. installation of its Senographe Pristina mammography system with 3D digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) capability.
June 28, 2017
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Concord Medical starts Chinese proton center build
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Hospital management provider Concord Medical Services announced that construction has begun on a proton treatment building at Beijing Proton Medical Center.
June 28, 2017
Atirix to highlight QC-Track upgrades at AHRA
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical software developer Atirix Medical Systems plans to highlight upgrades to its QC-Track modules for ultrasound and mammography at the upcoming AHRA meeting in Anaheim, CA.
June 28, 2017
Philips to buy Spectranetics in $2.2B deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Royal Philips has inked a $2.2 billion agreement to acquire Spectranetics, a vascular intervention equipment manufacturer.
June 28, 2017
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