Medical Imaging

Physicians utilize medical imaging to see inside the body to diagnose and treat patients. This includes computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, angiography,  and the nuclear imaging modalities of PET and SPECT. 

GEMSIT wraps up purchase of Triple G Systems

GE Medical Systems Information Technologies (GEMSIT) has closed on its acquisition of laboratory information systems company Triple G Systems Group Inc. for approximately US$2.40 per share.

European regulators OK GE's purchase of Instrumentarium

General Electric Co. (GE) on Wednesday cleared a major hurdle in its proposed $2 billion acquisition of Instrumentarium Corp., as the European Commission (EC) cleared the proposal with certain caveats.

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A total of 16 cardiology practices from 12 states settled with the DOJ to resolve allegations they overbilled Medicare for imaging agents used to diagnose cardiovascular disease. 

CCTA is being utilized more and more for the diagnosis and management of suspected coronary artery disease. An international group of specialists shared their perspective on this ongoing trend.

The new technology shows early potential to make a significant impact on imaging workflows and patient care.