The global portable x-ray sector is slated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8% from 2015 to 2020, surging to $4.1 billion, according to a new study conducted by Mordor Intelligence. The report, titled “Global Portable X Ray Devices Market Growth, Trends & Forecasts (2015-2020),” also named GE Healthcare, Philips Healthcare, Siemens Healthcare, and others as the main players in the portable x-ray market.
Read MoreConquest Imaging, a supplier of Philips, Siemens, Toshiba, and GE Ultrasound equipment, announced that it was awarded a Federal Supply Schedule 65IIA contract by the VA National Acquisition Center. Under delegated authority by GSA, the VA manages multiple award contracts for medical equipment, supply, pharmaceutical, and service Schedule programs.
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Founded 30 years ago, the Florida Biomedical Society offers members from its five regional chapters an opportunity to network with peers and take part in complimentary educational sessions from vendors.
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Concern about radiation overexposure for patients receiving CT scans still exists, but the modality is rebounding from this stigma. CT’s reputation for superior speed and accuracy means the systems will remain a revenue-generator for hospitals and imaging centers—continuing to provide plenty of employment opportunities for the biomeds who keep them up and running.
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Siemens Healthcare announced that the FDA cleared its Magnetom Amira 1.5 T MRI system, which has fast exam times and “Eco-Power” technology to enable power savings in standby mode. The technologies in the Magnetom Amira system can help lower operating costs while meeting the requirements of small and medium-sized hospitals as well as larger facilities.
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