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NKI-AVL Joins Elekta and Philips to Advance Image-Guided Treatment Technology for Cancer Care

Elekta and Royal Philips Electronics announced today that The Netherlands Cancer Institute-Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital (NKI-AVL, Amsterdam, the Netherlands) has signed an agreement to join a research group to advance the development of ground-breaking image-guided treatment technology for cancer care.

22 Apr 2013

Carl Zeiss Meditec Debuts Cataract Suite Featuring CALLISTO Eye at 2013 ASCRS

Carl Zeiss Meditec is introducing the ZEISS Cataract Suite featuring the new CALLISTO eye® OR management system, which recently received US FDA 510k clearance, at the 2013 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Symposium and Congress in San Francisco.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 22 Apr 2013

Toshiba and Leading Research Institutions Make Breakthroughs in Advanced MR Imaging

Leading research institutions are making breakthroughs in advanced MR imaging with Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.’s Vantage Titan™ 3T MR system. Toshiba has partnered with Shands at the University of Florida and the Keck Medical Center of the University of Southern California (USC) for MR research in fMRI, as well as body and cardiac imaging.

22 Apr 2013

Ultra High Definition Technology Improves Remote Medical Training and Diagnosis

Researchers at the Universities of Bristol and Cardiff will today [Friday 19 April] show how groundbreaking ultra high definition (UHD) technology is making a real difference in remote medical training and diagnosis, with 3D demonstrations on a ‘virtual patient’.

22 Apr 2013

Carl Zeiss to Highlight Latest OPMI pico Surgical Microscope at AAE 2013

With the new features for OPMI pico that the Medical Technology business group of Carl Zeiss is presenting at the AAE, dentists gain a considerably better overview and improved orientation during a procedure without having to constantly realign the surgical microscope.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 18 Apr 2013

Bausch + Lomb to Distribute Leica Ophthalmic Surgical Microscopes

Leica Microsystems, a leading manufacturer of microscopes and scientific instruments, and Bausch + Lomb, the global eye health company, today announced that Bausch + Lomb will distribute Leica ophthalmic surgical microscopes, and accessories in select markets across Europe, the United States, India and Latin America beginning this month.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 18 Apr 2013

Toshiba to Showcase Spot Fluoroscopy at SIR 2013 Annual Meeting

Improving patient safety while offering clinicians a more complete picture during interventional procedures, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. will showcase Spot Fluoroscopy for its InfinixTM-i vascular X-ray systems at this year’s Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2013 annual meeting.

From Toshiba America, Inc. 15 Apr 2013

Carl Zeiss Lightsheet Z.1 Wins Best New Life Science Product 2012 Award

At the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2013 in Washington, D.C., USA, SelectScience announced that ZEISS Lightsheet Z.1 has been awarded with the Best New Life Science Product of 2012.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 12 Apr 2013

First End-to-End, Medical-Grade 3D Imaging Solution for Ophthalmic Surgery

Sony Electronics, a leader in providing innovative imaging solutions for microsurgery, announces the first east and west coast installations of its end-to-end 3D imaging solution for ophthalmic surgery.

12 Apr 2013

Ultrasensitive Retroreflector Helps Detect Bioterrorism Threats and Infectious Diseases

Tiny versions of the reflectors on sneakers and bicycle fenders that help ensure the safety of runners and bikers at night are moving toward another role in detecting bioterrorism threats and diagnosing everyday infectious diseases, scientists said today.

11 Apr 2013