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New proton technique enables more specific targeting of resistant cancer cells
Malignancies with repair pathway defects are more sensitive to concentrated proton therapy
SpinTech acquires MR Innovations
Gains protocol development for MR scans, image processing services and clinical research organization consulting
IBM contemplating sale of Watson Health: report
Disappointing results attributed in part to physician hesitancy around AI
Caption AI allows inexperienced sonographers to obtain quality images: study
Could help reduce the shortage of capable ultrasound users, support timely diagnoses
X-ray reveals how COVID-19 makes the body attack itself
New insight on musculoskeletal injuries, such as 'covid toes'
New X-ray scanner 2.5x better at detecting cancer in breast-conserving surgery: study
UK researchers combine X-ray phase contrast imaging with CT 3D mapping
Fujifilm to complete Hitachi imaging acquisition by end of March
The deal will transfer a range of CTs, X-rays, ultrasound and MR systems
European Commission gives nod for Siemens to acquire Varian
The deal marks Siemens' direct reentry into the radiotherapy market after 10 years
Clarity and transparency — a clear need in the capital process
Insights from the market experts at TractManager
Swiss researchers 3D-print high-res X-ray detectors
The components may improve performance and lower radiation exposure in medical scans
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Eight ransomware prevention strategies for healthcare providers
Insights from Shridar Subramanian, chief medical officer at StorageCraft
Evidence is key to attaining best outcomes outside the four walls of the hospital
Insights from Staci Porter, a senior clinical strategist at Zynx Health
It will take more than the first cyberattack-related death for healthcare’s security wakeup call
Insights from Seth Carmody, vice president of Regulatory Strategy at MedCrypt
The future of healthcare supply chain
Insights from Takshay Aggrawal, global lead for Supply Chain Practice at IBM Global Business Services
Physicians speak: Use the lessons of this crisis to re-engineer healthcare
Insights from Dr. Margaret Ferguson, board member for the Council of Accountable Physician Practices and president and executive medical director for Colorado Permanente Medical Group
Telemedicine’s moment is here
Q&A with Kayla Cousineau, VP of clinical operations and strategic initiatives
