Amman, Feb. 3 (Petra) — The Jordanian government, on Tuesday, signed five financing agreements (grants), with the Saudi Fund for Development ( SFD ), worth $176 million, as part of the Saudi…
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New Technology in Breast Cancer Imaging Can Detect cancer earlier
PARIS, Jun 01, 2010 GE Healthcare, a pioneer in digital mammography, today announced the introduction of an innovative technology to aid in breast cancer diagnosis. GE Healthcare’s new SenoBright(1) Contrast Enhanced Spectral…
GE Healthcare commences new trial of imaging agent
GE Healthcare has commenced a phase III study of a new positron emission tomography (PET) imaging agent for use in the field of brain imaging. The agent, flutemetamol, is used in conjunction…
GE Healthcare Advised to Restrict Omniscan in 2006
GE Healthcare’s own experts recommended in May 2006 that it proactively restrict the use of Omniscan, a gadolinium contrast dye, after it was linked to nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF). According to a…
GE Healthcare introduces resting Edge a new picture of global health
Around the world, improving health starts with improving access to healthcare technology. To meet this need, we must create both equipment and data that travels easily—connecting the hearts of patients to the…
GE Healthcare brings decision support to patient bedside
GE Healthcare is taking the next step step beyond Electronic Medical Records (EMR) by integrating it with advice on what a doctor should do, at the patient’s bedside. GE has its new…
GE Introduces Vscan pocket sized visualization tool to Middle East
GE Healthcare will introduce its Vscan pocket-sized, ultraportable, easy-to-use visualization tool to the Middle East region at Arab Health 2010 on January 25, 2010. Developed to help make point-of-care imaging a reality,…
FACTBOX-Big deal? A look at GE’s recent M&A moves
The Fairfield USA, Connecticut-based company, GE is constantly adding to or divesting businesses from its portfolio, which ranges from making jet engines to loaning money to small and mid-sized businesses. Since Jeff…
ONI Medical Completes Sale to GE
25th November 2009 : ONI Medical Systems announced last week it had completed the sale of its line of low-cost dedicated MRI scanners to GE Healthcare on Nov 6. The terms of…
GE, Philips India focus on managed healthcare services
25th November 2009 : Bangalore- The healthcare system in India is going the tech sector way by adopting models akin to managed IT services with pay-per-use customer engagements. Under managed healthcare services,…
The Ensign Group Secures $40 Million Loan From GE Capital, Healthcare Financial Services
MISSION VIEJO, Calif., 16th November 2009 The Ensign Group, Inc., the parent company of the Ensign(TM) group of skilled nursing, rehabilitative care services, hospice care and assisted living companies, announced that a…