By Ken Dropiewski, Prime-Core Executive Search (ken@prime-core.com) Recent studies have featured the benefits of robotic PCI as a feasible way to treat CAD. But at the annual TCT conference Oct. 30, Ryan D. Madder, MD, presented the idea of “tele-stenting” over long distances. Is it possible for an operator in […]
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MIM Software Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Post-Treatment Dosimetry of Yttrium-90 Microspheres
CLEVELAND, Nov. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — MIM Software Inc., a leading global provider of medical imaging software, today announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for post-treatment dosimetry of Yttrium-90 (Y90) microspheres. Yttrium-90 microspheres deliver local radiation as permanent brachytherapy implants to tumors in the […]
Healthcare Facilities Around the Country Are Providing Enhanced Oncology and Interventional Care Using Toshiba Medical’s Hybrid IR and CT System
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Healthcare centers around the country are realizing a new realm of clinical efficiency with the InfinixTM-i 4D CT system, which seamlessly integrates Interventional Radiology (IR) and CT. Toshiba Medical, a Canon Group company, will showcase the cutting-edge imaging system at this year’s Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting (Booth #7330, North […]
Qool Therapeutics Raises $8 Million for Targeted Temperature Management System
MENLO PARK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Qool Therapeutics, Inc., a company developing a novel non-invasive targeted temperature management system, has raised an $8 million Series A-1 round for clinical product development and to prepare for first-in-human studies. The funding was provided by Zhongji Holdings LTD/Join Medical Technology, TAMCAP LLC, BrilliMedical International Corp., BioPacific […]
ZOLL and Myant Enter Strategic Research and Development Collaboration
CHELMSFORD, Mass. & TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ZOLL® Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei Group company that manufactures medical devices and related software solutions, and Myant, Inc., a high-tech advanced manufacturing company that is pioneering the application of technology and soft electronics into textiles, today announced that they have entered an exclusive strategic multi-year agreement to […]
CHF Solutions, Inc. Announces Closing of $18.0 Million Underwritten Public Offering
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Nov. 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CHF Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHFS) announced today the closing of an underwritten public offering of Series F convertible preferred stock, together with warrants, for gross proceeds of $18.0 million, prior to deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses payable by CHF […]
RSNA Release: Fat Distribution in Women and Men Provides Clues to Heart Attack Risk
CHICAGO, Nov. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — It’s not the amount of fat in your body but where it’s stored that may increase your risk for heart attack, stroke and diabetes, according to a new study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). The […]
Maquet not done yet with patent war against Abiomed
Maquet files new patent infringement dispute based on a patent from earlier this year Maquet opens a new front in patent war with Abiomed NOVEMBER 28, 2017 BY BRAD PERRIELLO, MassDevice Getinge (PINK:GETI B) subsidiary Maquet opened a new front last week in its patent war with Abiomed (NSDQ:ABMD), alleging infringement of a patent granted earlier this […]
Opsens’ Japanese partner Zeon medical proceeds with Conversion of US$2 million Debenture
QUEBEC CITY, Nov. 27, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ – Opsens Inc. (“Opsens” or the “Company”) (TSX: OPS) (OTCQX: OPSSF) is pleased to announce the conversion of the US$2 million debenture held by Zeon Medical Inc. (“Zeon Medical”), Opsens’ Japanese partner. Zeon Medical has been a client of Opsens since 2004. In 2012, Opsens granted Zeon Medical the exclusive distribution […]
Arterys Receives FDA clearance for Arterys MICA, its web-based medical imaging analytics platform
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Arterys Inc., the leader in intelligent cloud-based medical imaging software solutions, has announced the unveiling of their Arterys MICA platform at the 2017 Radiological Society of North America annual meeting (RSNA), November 26 – 30 in Chicago. Visitors to the Arterys Booth (#8361 McCormick Place-North Hall B), will be able to […]



