Medical Imaging
Varian Medical Systems Enters into Supply Agreement with Toshiba Medical
Varian Medical Systems has entered into a three-year agreement worth an estimated USD 515 million for Varian to supply medical imaging components to Toshiba Medical Systems for incorporation into imaging equipment for the global market. More...02 Feb 2014

CT Scans Could Bolster Forensic Database to Identify Unknown Remains
New findings revealed that data from CT scans can be incorporated into a growing forensic database to help determine the ancestry and sex of unidentified human remains. These findings may also have clinical applications for craniofacial surgeons. More...30 Jan 2014


Pacing Systems Approved for Full Body MRI Scans Without Positioning Restrictions
The first pacing systems in the United States that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for use with magnetic resonance imaging are now approved for MRI scans positioned on any part of the body. More...29 Jan 2014
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