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Bracco Imaging and Shanghai Pharmaceuticals join forces in ultrasound
Bracco Imaging S.p.A., a global leader in diagnostic imaging, and Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co. Ltd., a leading pharmaceutical group in China - focused on providing innovative drugs in the field of oncology, infectious and cardiovascular diseases - have signed a collaboration agreement on new R&D activities in China. The collaboration is focused on the exploitation of the potentialities of the Bracco microbubbles technology platform, to support the development of innovative Shanghai Pharmaceuticals therapeutic drugs in the oncologic field. Details on the Bracco website.
Robocath demonstrates safety and efficacy of its R-One medical robotic platform
Robocath, a company that designs, develops and commercializes cardiovascular robotic systems for the treatment of vascular diseases, announces today during the EuroPCR congress that its first robotic solution, R-OneTM, met all its primary efficacy and safety endpoints in the first pre-clinical study. Details about the pre-clinical study can be found at the Robocath website.
Greiner Bio-One looks back on successful financial year
Medical technology company Greiner Bio-One is looking back on a successful financial year 2017: a cash flow of 67 million euros was generated. At the end of the year, there were 2,247 employees worldwide at Greiner Bio-One. Sales increased by 5% (EUR 473 million) compared to the previous financial year. Further details on Greiner Bio-One's website.
Affidea grows in Portugal and expands into teleradiology
Affidea Group, the leading European provider of diagnostic imaging, outpatient and cancer care services announces the successful acquisition of IMI - Imagens Médicas Integradas - an important provider of diagnostic imaging and teleradiology services in Portugal. The recent acquisition is part of Affidea’s strategy to expand its core services of diagnostic imaging while adding new capabilities in teleradiology. Details on the acquisition on the Affidea website.
FUJIFILM SonoSite named as official supplier to British Superbikes 2018
FUJIFILM SonoSite is pleased to be supporting the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Championship (BSB) by supplying point-of-care ultrasound systems for clinic-based and trackside imaging. The compact and highly portable ultrasound systems will provide the BSB medical team with on-site imaging capabilities, to support the first-class care of riders and teams competing in the championship. Details on the SonoSite UK blog.