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US offers $10 million reward for help catching LockBit ransomware mastermind
by Gus Iversen 05/08/2024Legal action follows a concerted international effort earlier this year
Hologic plans to lay off 190 workers in Europe, issues Q2 financial report
by Gus Iversen 05/07/2024Updates fiscal 2024 financial guidance for optimistic outlook
Siemens Healthineers imaging revenue hits almost $3.2 billion in Q2
by Gus Iversen 05/07/2024Points to molecular imaging and MR as growth drivers
SimonMed rolls out GE HealthCare's SIGNA 3T MR scanners in three states
by Gus Iversen 05/06/2024Outpatient imaging provider installs systems in Arizona, Texas and Florida
Elekta acquires Philips radiotherapy portfolio
by Gus Iversen 05/06/2024Will incorporate Pinnacle treatment planning into Elekta ONE software suite
Novel sensor detects changes in MR magnetic field for real-time correction
by Gus Iversen 05/03/2024Researchers say it could dramatically reduce scan costs and speed
Varex Q2 revenue down 10% year-over-year
by Gus Iversen 05/03/2024As sales in China lagged, medical segment totaled $149 million
Philips will pay $1.1 billion to settle Respironics lawsuits
by Gus Iversen 05/01/2024More than 5 million sleep apnea machines have been recalled since 2021
Five takeaways from GE HealthCare's first quarter 2024 results
by Gus Iversen 05/01/2024GEHC stock dropped over 10% upon the financial disclosure
Hologic nabs Endomagnetics for $310 million
by Gus Iversen 05/01/2024Adds breast cancer localization and treatment staging solutions
UCSF Health breaks ground on $4.3 billion hospital
by Gus Iversen 04/30/2024The 15-story Helen Diller Hospital adds 682 beds and 22 operating rooms
Can diamond dust be a viable alternative to gadolinium for MR contrast?
by Gus Iversen 04/29/2024Why it functions as a contrast agent remains a mystery
Researchers use focused ultrasound to treat cerebral palsy for first time
by Gus Iversen 04/29/2024Clinical trial will use Insightec's Exablate Neuro system
United Imaging Healthcare touts growth, gets FDA nod for 5T MR
by Gus Iversen 04/29/2024Revenue increased more than 23% in 2023 year-over-year
Carestream names Todd Clegg CEO
by Gus Iversen 04/29/2024Had been serving as interim CEO since December
FDA puts Philips on notice for CT and ultrasound manufacturing facility
by Gus Iversen 04/25/2024Facility in China found to have 'significant noncompliance' during inspection
Varian to install Halcyon system at radiation therapy center in Saudi Arabia
by Gus Iversen 04/25/2024Will treat patients at BaraSeen's Batik-X radiation therapy center in Riyadh
RCM company Ensemble Health Partners expands AI capabilities with Microsoft
by Gus Iversen 04/24/2024Will use Azure to optimize and deploy machine learning
Mobile CT program in NYC shows promise in boosting lung cancer screening in urban settings
by Gus Iversen 04/24/2024Trailer was strategically located near public transportation and housing projects
How can radiologists take action on climate change?
by Gus Iversen 04/22/2024New report outlines strategies for imaging departments
Blackford and Lucida Medical announce commercial partnership for MR prostate AI
by Gus Iversen 04/18/2024Bringing Pi to more healthcare institutions across the UK and Europe
Can portable MR support progress monitoring of amyloid therapy?
by Gus Iversen 04/18/2024First Alzheimer's patients enroll in study using Hyperfine's Swoop system
Accuray opens European training hub in Switzerland
by Gus Iversen 04/18/2024Will provide advanced simulation facilities with hands-on training tailored to various medical professionals
GE HealthCare's imaging CEO stepping down
by Gus Iversen 04/16/2024Jan Makela will be leaving after more than 17 years with the company
ACR cuts workforce 11% citing pandemic impact
by Gus Iversen 04/16/202445 employees were affected by the downsizing
Connecticut patient to receive $14 million after table collapses during imaging exam
by Gus Iversen 04/15/2024Incident took place in 2014 and legal battle began in 2016
Detection Technology unveils two thin-film transistor (TFT) detectors for mobile C-arms
by Gus Iversen 04/12/2024X-Panel 2323z FDM and X-Panel 3030z FDM leverage IGZO (indium gallium zinc oxide) technologies
AMA survey finds economic, patient-care impact of Change Healthcare cyber-attack ongoing
by Gus Iversen 04/11/2024
Peter S. Fine retires from Banner Health after 24 years as CEO
by Gus Iversen 04/11/2024Amy Perry, currently the president of Banner Health, will assume the role
RadNet expands Houston presence with acquisition of six imaging centers
by Gus Iversen 04/11/2024Will rebrand them under the Houston Medical Imaging banner
Federal court issues consent decree to Philips Respironics for recall remediation
by Gus Iversen 04/10/2024Mandate restricts production and distribution of new sleep therapy machines
Bayer and Google Cloud to accelerate development of AI-powered radiology applications
by Gus Iversen 04/09/2024Aims to build scalable and compliant AI-powered medical imaging software
MMI gets FDA nod for Symani surgical system
by Gus Iversen 04/09/2024The only robotic platform in the US specifically designed for soft tissue manipulation in microsurgery procedures
KARL STORZ enters talks to acquire Asensus Surgical for $95 million
by Gus Iversen 04/09/2024Surgical robot developer is a pioneer in digitizing surgical procedures
J&J nabs Shockwave Medical for $13 billion: Four takeaways
by Gus Iversen 04/08/2024Unpacking a major investment, and a major shake-up to the cardiovascular market
RLS Radiopharmacies and Eckert & Ziegler to expand gallium-68 production
by Gus Iversen 04/04/2024Will install GalliaPharm generators across 31 RLS radiopharmacies
Siemens Healthineers to shutter Fast Track Diagnostics unit
by Gus Iversen 03/19/2024Demand for testing portfolio declined significantly from peak of pandemic
PET scans in the US increased over 10% from 2022 to 2023: Report
by Gus Iversen 03/18/2024Two-thirds of PET providers anticipate procedure volumes will increase over next 12 months
Legacy Silverton Medical Center in Oregon adds 21,000 square feet to existing hospital
by Gus Iversen 03/18/2024Completes first phase of $37 million expansion
What does MEDITECH have in store for its 2024 trade fair in Bogota?
by Gus Iversen 02/02/2024Q&A with Karol Fajardo Mariño, director of international business at Corferias
Assessing the impact of private equity ownership on rural hospitals
by Gus Iversen 01/24/2024Q&A with Dr. David Schreiner, president of Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital in Dixon, Illinois
New leadership coming to Siemens Healthineers North America customer services
by Gus Iversen 01/16/2024Gonçalo Arnaut, current head of customer services for Asia Pacific, will take over for Michael Wendt
How GE HealthCare puts IT security in the Cath and EP Labs top of mind
by Gus Iversen 01/15/2024Q&A with Vivek Sachdev, director of engineering for Invasive Cardiology at GE HealthCare
Boston Scientific to acquire Axonics for $3.7 billion
by Gus Iversen 01/08/2024Deal comes amid growing need for overactive bladder and fecal incontinence treatments
Philips recalls Panorama 1.0T MR over potential quench hazard
by Gus Iversen 12/27/2023There are approximately 340 Panorama units globally, of which 150 are in the US
Indiana health system to pay $345 million to settle Medicare fraud claims
by Gus Iversen 12/27/2023Foul play brought to light by CFO-turned-whistleblower
KyphoLift aims to simplify MR exams of patients with spinal injuries
by Gus Iversen 12/11/2023Taking the heavy lifting and awkward positioning out of imaging kyphotic patients
Ultrasound plus opto-acoustic imaging for breast lesions: Five questions with Seno Medical
by Gus Iversen 12/11/2023Researchers at RSNA highlight value of OA/US imaging for reducing biopsies, costs
DirectMed unveils new brand identity at RSNA
by Gus Iversen 11/29/2023Unifies acquired subsidiaries under new name, DirectMed Imaging
Canon touts end-to-end automation of CT scans at RSNA
by Gus Iversen 11/28/2023A technological solution to the ongoing skilled labor shortage