All articles by chris cox
chris cox
A tax on innovation?
This year, the US saw the introduction of the medical device tax. The industry’s heavy criticism of the legislation – amid claims by companies that they will be forced to make redundancies and cut their R&D budgets – has fuelled the belief that the tax will stifle innovation in the US. In this special report, JC Scott, director of government affairs at AdvaMed, and chairman of equipment manufacturer Cook Medical Steve Ferguson outline the effects of the tax on the US job market, medical firms’ bottom lines and overall patient care.
The software network
The growing global markets for medical imaging and image analysis are aided by innovative software solutions. Nic Paton speaks to Dr Eliot Siegel, professor at the Department of Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, US, to ascertain how future developments will propel the industry, and the realistic possibility of artificial intelligence.
Indecent exposure: exploring the relationship between GBCA and NSF
While there is a lot radiologists now know about nephrogenic systemic fibrosis and its relationship with gadolinium-based contrast agents used in MRI imaging, the disease’s progression is not yet cut and dried. Nic Paton speaks to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics’ cardiovascular and pulmonary imaging specialist Dr Archana Laroia about what is being done to prevent this unpredictable and sometimes debilitating disease.
Promising new PET/MRI technology improves diagnostic confidence
A new form of imaging – PET combined with MRI – shows promise for several types of cancer, according to researchers from University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center, Ohio. As detailed in an article published in September 2013, this novel hybrid imaging modality can enhance the diagnosis, staging and treatment planning of these conditions.
Digital addition: the digitisation of medical imaging
New legislation in the US is enabling physicians to use technology that puts patients at the centre of their own healthcare. Elliott Aykroyd examines the digitisation of medical imaging with Dr Keith Dreyer, chair of the American College of Radiology IT and Informatics Committee, and Dr David Mendelson, professor of radiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.
Most powerful MRI scanner in the world nears completion
The world’s most powerful MRI scanner is edging closer to completion, according to a report from IEEE Spectrum. Due for delivery in September 2014, the scanner will be strong enough to lift 60t and will offer unprecedented images of the human brain.
Global medical imaging market continues to grow
The global medical imaging device market is expected to exceed $49 billion by 2020, according to a recent report. Currently standing at an estimated $30.2 billion, it is on course to maintain a compound annual growth rate of 7%.
Growth in Chinese ultrasound market
China’s ultrasound market is predicted to surge more than 60% within the next five years, according to a market report released in September 2013. Equipment revenue is forecast to reach $1.5 billion by 2017, compared with $908.8 million in 2012, with 2013 marking the year that the industry crosses the billion-dollar threshold. Rapid growth is expected across the duration of the time period, and possibly beyond.
US rollout for Durafiber Ag
Smith & Nephew has announced that its Durafiber Ag dressing will soon be available in the US.
ZOLL to exhibit advanced resuscitation devices at ENA
ZOLL Medical Corporation’s portfolio of advanced resuscitation and data management solutions and temperature management systems will be on display at the 2013 Emergency Nurses Association Annual Conference.