Hospice Source announced that it has purchased certain assets of Specialized Medical Services and Premier Medical Corporation in the markets of East Tennessee, New Mexico, and Houston, Texas. This acquisition expands Hospice Source’s geographical footprint into two additional states, expanding its coverage both in the Western and Southeastern U.S. regions. Jeff West, Hospice Source CEO states, “We are tremendously excited …

Cerveau Technologies, Inc. announced a license and supply agreement with AbbVie for use of [F-18]MK-6240, an investigational imaging agent to be used in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans for assessing the status and progression of neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) in the brain. NFTs made up of aggregated tau protein are a hallmark of several neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease. The relationship …

Johnson & Johnson Medical GmbH announced a definitive agreement to acquire German software company, Surgical Process Institute (SPI), a leading specialist for the standardization and digitalization of surgical workflows in the operating theatre. SPI provides innovative software solutions designed to improve patient outcomes and operating room efficiency by reducing variability in surgical procedures. This acquisition underscores Johnson & Johnson Medical …

Genomic Vision announced that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with AmCare Genomics Laboratory to market the FSHD diagnostic assay in China. “We are thrilled to have acquired Genomic Vision’s technology and signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the FSHD diagnostic assay in China. Thanks to our large network and connections within the neurology and FSHD communities in China, …

Bernoulli® Health announced that it is now selling its solutions in Canada. With more than 1,200 installed systems in the U.S., the expansion into Canada is another indicator of the positive trajectory of the company’s growth. “Given the growing interest we have seen from Canadian hospitals and health systems regarding connectivity and clinical surveillance, our expansion into the Canadian market …

Olympus announced the expansion of its EndoTherapy product line, building on the company’s commitment to innovation and advancement in the field of endoscopy and its history as a pioneer in Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD). The 3-in-1 SB Knives™ enable mucosal incision, submucosal dissection and hemostasis, for controlled, precision cutting. The SB Knives are a line of scissor-type ESD knives available …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the Senhance System, a new robotically-assisted surgical device (RASD) that can help facilitate minimally invasive surgery. “Minimally invasive surgery helps reduce pain, scarring and recovery time after surgery,” said Binita Ashar, M.D., director of the Division of Surgical Devices in the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health. “RASD technology is a specialized …