Yearly Archives: 2021

Canon Medical Reinforces Commitment to AI Innovation With New Altivity Brand

Toshio Takiguchi, President and CEO of Canon Medical, says of the launch, “We are passionate about the development of intelligent imaging solutions that reflect the changing medical landscape.

COVID-19 Fallout May Lead to More Cancer Deaths

Numerous studies have shown COVID-19’s severe impact on U.S. health care, as the pandemic filled hospitals and reduced imaging capacity during its peak of March to early May 2020. Few studies, however, have explored the pandemic’s lingering effects on cancer imaging.

Francesca DeMartino Named Sr VP of BD Investor Relations

DeMartino will report to Chris DelOrefice, executive vice president and chief financial officer for BD. She succeeds Kristen Stewart who has been named senior vice president of enterprise strategy and insights for BD.

ScreenPoint Medical Showcases Transpara® Powered by FusionAI at RSNA

Transpara's developers, ScreenPoint Medical is expanding its operations in the US to meet customer demand and its success has meant the company has also attracted a $28 million capital injection from Insight Partners and URG to help it expand.

New Bone Cutting Technology from Finnish Startup Surgify

Surgify’s innovative surgical cutting technology has been taken into use at Helsinki University Hospital in October 2021. The technology speeds up the surgeon’s work, increases the safety and accuracy of surgery, and protects patients’ lives.