Press Releases

High-quality medical images help physicians assess players’ health and injuries.

STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 26, 2018 – FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products with a comprehensive portfolio of digital radiography (DR) and women’s health solutions, today announced nine of the initial healthcare systems across the United States which have selected Fujifilm’s ASPIRE Cristalle mammography system with 3D imaging or Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) option to improve their diagnostic imaging capabilities and women’s health patient outcomes.

Invicro, LLC, a Konica Minolta company and a leading provider of imaging services and software for research and drug development, today announced the hiring of Mr. George Abe, as Senior Vice President of Pathology.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2018—Change Healthcare today announced that it has been awarded a new Digital Imaging Network-PACS (DIN-PACS) IV contract by the United States Defense Logistics Agency. The DIN-PACS IV contract is a multiyear, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with a combined five-year base period and one five-year option period.

The new regulatory clearance from the American Food and Drug Administration, FDA, concerns the SyMRI NEURO product package. Combined with FDA's clearance from August 2017, this means SyMRI as a whole can now be offered to clinics and hospitals on the US market.

Bracco Diagnostics Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Bracco Imaging S.p.A., one of the world's leading companies in the diagnostic imaging business, announced today that the labeling of its contrast agent MultiHance® has obtained FDA approval for an extension to include MRI of the CNS in pediatric patients younger than 2 years of age (including term neonates), to visualize lesions with abnormal blood-brain barrier or abnormal vascularity of the brain, spine, and associated tissues.

Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc., in partnership with Quality Electrodynamics (QED), installed a Vantage GalanTM 3T MR system at the new QED Research Center in Mayfield Village, Ohio. The system, QED’s first research resource, is being utilized to image volunteers in efforts to develop new MR technologies, such as the development and testing of radio frequency coils. The system will also be made available to local university-based researchers and other commercial organizations to test the compatibility and performance of their products in the MR environment.

Siemens Healthineers and Florida Hospital, part of Adventist Health System, have announced a multi-phase collaboration agreement to transform health care delivery through the development of outcomes-based collaborative projects. The long-term agreement leverages the imaging technology innovation and industry expertise of Siemens Healthineers as well as the integrated delivery network (IDN) of Florida Hospital and its ongoing investment in improving health care affordability, outcomes, and experience for their customers.

Cerveau Technologies Inc. today announced an agreement with the University of Pittsburgh to support multiple projects over the next several years. These research projects are for studies of an early stage imaging agent ([18F]MK-6240) to be used in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans for assessing the status and progression of neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) in the brain. NFTs made up of aggregated tau protein are a hallmark of several neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease.

InTouch Health has historically supplied telehealth hardware and platforms primarily aimed at US enterprise settings and over recent years it has established itself as a leading vendor in this sector. It has done this by expanding its business both by investing heavily in its platform offering, as it attempts to scale its software business over hardware, and broadening the range of care settings it serves (e.g. community settings, acute settings and post-acute settings).

Ochsner Health System and Vital Images announced today a partnership to deploy an enterprise imaging solution that will support Ochsner and its vision of a multidisciplinary, multifunctional medical image-management system. 

The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today announced that Zack Hornberger has joined the organization as Director of Cybersecurity & Imaging Informatics.

GE Healthcare has entered into a strategic, long-term partnership with Roche to jointly develop and co-market digital clinical decision support solutions. The partnership will initially focus on products that accelerate and improve individualized treatment options for cancer and critical care patients.

ERLANGEN, Germany, Nov. 26, 2017 - At the Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, USA, Siemens Healthineers will present its new scanner portfolio, which covers all requirements and customer needs regarding CT imaging. With their innovative workflow technologies, the new computed tomography scanners help deliver standardized, high-quality examinations that support clinical users on their way to precision medicine, while at the same time significantly improving patient experience.

The "Transformation of the United States Medical Imaging Industry, 2017" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.

Wayne, NJ, Nov. 9, 2017 – Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc. announced today it will introduce REALISM™, a revolutionary image processing solution, and two new AeroDR® HD Wireless Flat Panel Detectors for specialty applications at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Nov. 26-Dec. 1, 2017.

At the Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc. will introduce new functionalities including Performance Dashboards on the Exa™ Enterprise Imaging solution.

AUBURNDALE, MASS. — December 7, 2017 — UltraSPECT Inc., a leading provider of image reconstruction solutions supporting safer and faster nuclear cardiology and oncology exams, today announced the availability of a new add-on capability that vigorously protects nuclear imaging operations against every manner of breach, from basic malware to advanced persistent threats posed by the most determined hackers and cybercriminals.

University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics (healthcare.utah.edu), together with TeraRecon (www.terarecon.com), the market leading advanced visualization solution provider, today announced the launch of TeraRecon’s 3D Print Pack Portal within the University of Utah Health’s clinical environment, extending 3D printing access to physicians throughout the health system. 

CHICAGO, Nov. 27, 2017 – As providers continue to expand their use of ultrasound to wider ranges of clinical applications, Toshiba Medical is showcasing upgrades (pending 510(k) clearance) across its premium AplioTM i-series ultrasound platform. The Aplio i-series is a highly advanced and scalable ultrasound solution made up of the Aplio i700, Aplio i800 and Aplio i900. The Aplio i700 and Aplio i800 are both ideal for radiology and shared service departments looking for outstanding imaging performance, advanced clinical features and superior comfort and workflow.

INFINITT North America, an award-winning developer of image and information management solutions for healthcare, will highlight its enterprise imaging platform and new products that facilitate the transformation to value-based care at RSNA 2017.