DOTmed HealthCare Business News
Konica Minolta adds new features to SONIMAGE HSI Ultrasound with software upgrade
by John R. Fischer 01/31/2019Enhances point-of-care MSK procedures
Canon Medical debuts Aquilion Start CT system at Arab Health
by John R. Fischer 01/31/2019Designed for areas that lack access to diagnostic CT scanners
FDA gives nod to Siemens' MAGNETOM Lumina 3T MR
by John R. Fischer 01/30/2019Cost efficient alternative to MAGNETOM Vida MR system
First Southeast Asian proton therapy center opens in India
by John R. Fischer 01/29/2019Will treat more than 3 million Indians with cancer, and other SE Asian populations
Ohio State to treat epilepsy patients with focused ultrasound in world's first clinical trial
by John R. Fischer 01/29/2019For when seizures can't be controlled with medication
Partners HealthCare selects Visage Imaging for enterprise platform installation
by John R. Fischer 01/28/2019Installing Visage 7 at Brigham & Women's, MGH
Medtronic to acquire EPIX Therapeutics
by John R. Fischer 01/28/2019Will use EPIX's cardiac ablation technology with Medtronic's cryoballoon technology
Centerline Biomedical submits IOPS system for FDA clearance
by John R. Fischer 01/25/2019Designed as alternative to X-ray fluoroscopy
FDA gives thumbs-up for Perspectum Diagnostics' biliary visualization software
by John R. Fischer 01/24/2019View and monitor hepatobiliary structures, especially in PSC patients
AI Alliance launched at meeting at Amazon Web Services
by John R. Fischer 01/24/2019Promoting integration of AI in all areas of healthcare
IRADIMED halts Europe-bound deliveries of MR vital sign monitor
by John R. Fischer 01/23/2019CE Mark expiring this month
RadioMedix scores $2 million contract for Targeted Alpha-emitter therapy
by John R. Fischer 01/23/2019Treatment for neuroendocrine tumors
FDA greenlights Siemens' floor-mounted DR system for distribution
by John R. Fischer 01/22/2019Free-floating, flat tabletop; affordable option for ambulatory settings
Northwestern Memorial performs first robotic-assisted lung volume reduction surgery in the U.S.
by John R. Fischer 01/22/2019Used the da Vinci Xi Surgical System
FDA clears United Imaging's total-body PET scanner
by John R. Fischer 01/22/2019Creating 3D images of entire human body in 15-30 seconds
FDA clears RFPi's iCertainty blood flow and perfusion imaging solution
by John R. Fischer 01/21/2019No injections, dyes, radiation, direct patient contact or interruptions in procedures
FDA grants Class II clearance to EBM’s Rad@ remote reading platform
by John R. Fischer 01/21/2019Vendor-neutral, operates on iPad Pro
What will the right RIS system bring to your imaging department?
by John R. Fischer 01/21/2019There is no one-size-fits-all solution for RIS needs
FDA clears MIM SurePlan molecular radiotherapy software
by John R. Fischer 01/17/2019Can measure the absorbed dose from MRT for individual patients
mediCAD to integrate surgical planning software with Siemens' syngo.via platform
by John R. Fischer 01/16/2019Ensures quality control is present in laying out surgical plans
FDA gives nod to new clearance for iSchemaView’s RAPID platform
by John R. Fischer 01/16/2019Can help select which stroke patients require clot removal procedures
New ultrasound sensor 100 times more sensitive than conventional ones
by John R. Fischer 01/16/2019Can hear the minuscule noises of bacteria and living cells
Capitol acquires network of radiology clinics in Australia
by John R. Fischer 01/15/2019Offer CT, MR, mammography, ultrasound and OPG services
RadMD and AG Mednet team up to provide real-time access to medical images
by John R. Fischer 01/15/2019Supports global clinical trials across all therapeutic areas
Surgeon to pay $3,000 for removing kidney mistaken as cancerous mass
by John R. Fischer 01/14/2019Claims to not have had access to X-ray before procedure
MobileODT deploys EVA System in first large-scale AI pilot for cervical cancer screenings
by John R. Fischer 01/14/2019Partnered with Apollo Hospitals and Genworks
Philips kicks off new year with realigned business segments
by John R. Fischer 01/11/2019Seeking to better align its businesses with consumer needs
Former South African nuclear executives to appeal suspensions in court
by John R. Fischer 01/11/2019Involves monthslong shutdown of NTP Radioisotopes medical isotope plant
QT Ultrasound launches radiation-and-compression-free breast imaging centers
by John R. Fischer 01/10/2019Utilizing FDA-cleared QTscan technology
FDA grants Fast Track designation to 64-Cu-Dotatate
by John R. Fischer 01/10/2019Used in PET diagnostic exams for suspected neuroendocrine tumors
FDA gives nod to AI software for brain MR, Quantib ND
by John R. Fischer 01/09/2019Measures brain atrophy, detects white matter hyperintensities
Mammography screenings higher in coastal cities, says study
by John R. Fischer 01/09/2019Examined disparities in screening mammography utilization at city level
Mevion to install PT system at Mercy Hospital St. Louis
by John R. Fischer 01/08/2019Equipped with HYPERSCAN technology
Radiology Partners adds on Nevada and Texas practices as partners
by John R. Fischer 01/08/2019Marks entrance into Nevada market
RIA and STRG merge to form Covalent Radiology and Covalent Healthcare Management
by John R. Fischer 01/07/2019Supporting independent and physician-led practices
Hill-Rom Holdings launches LINQ Mobile
by John R. Fischer 01/07/2019App that connects care team members to one another, patients and patient info in real time
Progenics Pharmaceuticals selects Curium as European distributor of PyL
by John R. Fischer 01/07/2019Imaging agent for visualizing prostate cancer
New MR to perform hi-res brain scans in 15 minutes or less
by John R. Fischer 01/04/2019Eyeing better Parkinson's treatment while reducing patient discomfort
Natividad undergoes $18 million radiology department renovations
by John R. Fischer 01/04/2019Include new interventional radiology suite and larger ultrasound suite
Study calls for more consistent standards to lower dose variation
by John R. Fischer 01/03/2019Suggests large variations due to use of machine by different medical staffs
Proton therapy pioneer James M. Slater dies at 89
by John R. Fischer 01/03/2019Oversaw creation of the world's first proton treatment center
UK and US researchers develop AI models for evaluating emotional burden of cancer
by John R. Fischer 01/02/2019More clearly assesses reduction in quality of life
APRINOIA and Celgene partner on promising PET tracer
by John R. Fischer 01/02/2019APN-1607 holds potential for visualizing tau pathology in diverse tauopathies
The biggest proton therapy stories of 2018
by John R. Fischer 12/31/2018New systems, lawsuits and advanced forms of treatment
FDA gives green light for Edwards' SAPIEN 3 Ultra system
by John R. Fischer 12/28/2018Provides transcatheter aortic valve replacement to patients facing surgical risks
Boston Scientific to acquire shares of Millipede for $325 million
by John R. Fischer 12/28/2018Initially bought $90 million worth of shares a year ago
Woman accuses ultrasound technician of rape, files suit in court
by John R. Fischer 12/28/2018Allegedly raped following a stomach and vaginal ultrasound exam
RaySearch releases RayCare 2C
by John R. Fischer 12/27/2018Third release of RayCare OIS platform this year
US Radiology Specialists partners with Touchstone Medical Imaging
by John R. Fischer 12/27/2018Contributes to US Radiology's 300 percent growth rate in less than a year
IBA to install Proteus ONE compact proton system in Belgium
by John R. Fischer 12/27/2018Contract estimated to be worth between $28 million and $35 million