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Gyrus Group to Buy ACMI for $500 Million
In a move to enhance the company's competitive position, Gyrus Group PLC has agreed to acquire ACMI Corp., a large endoscope company focusing on developing products for use in urology and gynecology, for about U.S.$500 million in cash and stock. More...01 Jul 2005
Market for Refurbished Imaging Equipment
Even as healthcare systems across Europe recognize the potential of medical imaging equipment in diagnosing diseases and promoting demand for cost-effective refurbished medical imaging equipment, market participants are confronted with several critical concerns. More...01 Jul 2005
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2005 AACC Annual Meeting
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Steris Acquires FH Surgical
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Medicis and Inamed to Merge
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Siemens to Acquire CTI Molecular Imaging
Cardiac Science and Quinton Cardiology to Merge
Encore Acquires OTI
St. Jude to Acquire Velocimed
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