The recently announced Philips Healthcare Global Advanced Imaging Innovation Center could bolster Northeast Ohio’s reputation as a hub for innovation in medical imaging technology.But it also could do a lot for the research and clinical radiology practices at University Hospitals Case Medical Center, where the center will be housed.The $38.4 [...]

The Philips Healthcare Global Advanced Imaging Innovation Center could bolster Northeast Ohio’s reputation as a hub for innovation in medical imaging technology.The $38.4 million partnership of Philips, University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University — supported by a $5 million Ohio Third Frontier grant — was announced last week. [...]

Philips Healthcare is investing more than $33 million in the first phase of a medical imaging research and development center at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland.The investment by the Dutch imaging technology company — which could double if a second phase follows — was announced at an afternoon press conference along with the [...]

Boston Scientific Corp.’s iLab ultrasound imaging system now works with Philips’ Allura Xper and Siemens’ Axiom Artis and Artis zee X-ray systems.Boston Scientific Corp. (NYSE:BSX) collaborated with Philips Healthcare (NYSE:PHG) and Siemens Medical Solutions (NYSE:SI) to make its iLab ultrasound imaging system compatible with their X-ray [...]

Summit Data Communications Inc. gives wireless medical equipment like electrocardiographs and infusion pumps the ability to walk and talk at the same time. Burgeoning demands on wireless bandwidths and the challenges of staying connected in health care institutions are making Summit’s radio technology a must-have for medical equipment makers and computer network providers.

Worldwide demand for so-called “hybrid” operating rooms is growing at a double-digit rate, despite a deep economic recession that is limiting growth in more traditional surgical markets. Mentor’s STERIS Corp. is participating in growth of hybrid rooms by partnering with other medical technology makers.