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March 19, 2020

Development of a Rapid Genetic Testing System for the Novel Coronavirus and Start of Research into Its Practical Application

Canon Medical Systems Corporation has begun research into the practical application of a new rapid genetic testing system for the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) which is being developed by Canon Medical Systems Corporation in cooperation with Nagasaki University.

March 10, 2020

VISIONS Magazine - Issue 34, 2020

VISIONS magazine is Canon Medical’s customer magazine about innovative technologies and applications in medical imaging. Read all about diagnostic imaging in the fields of CT, MRI, X-Ray, Ultrasound, HII and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in your clinical environment.

February 25, 2020

Canon Medical to commence development of a rapid genetic testing system for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ohtawara, Japan; February 26 Canon Medical Systems Corporation (Canon Medical) announces the start of development of a rapid genetic testing system for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) reaffirming the company’s commitment to the basic research and development of rapid diagnostic test kits.

November 25, 2019

Canon Medical Systems acquires Swiss MRI research and development company Skope Magnetic Resonance Technologies AG

Canon Medical Systems Corporation has concluded a contract to acquire all shares of Skope Magnetic Resonance Technologies AG.

July 31, 2019

Xena is graduated!

Xena has graduated and has been recently matched with a family who has a child living with autism.

June 24, 2019

Canon Medical Successfully Hosted Pre-ASA Paediatric Hip Dysplasia Workshop

Canon Medical hosted a pre-ASA workshop on 20 June 2019 to provide sonographers with useful tools to help address the challenges in paediatric hip imaging.

June 14, 2019

Xena is now 17 months old!

She is almost ready to be placed with a client and begin her working life as an Assistance Dog.

April 30, 2019

Xena has now completed her introduction period at the National Training School (NTS)!

The transition period from Puppy Education to Advanced Training is a very important milestone for assistance dogs and Xena has settled in nicely to life at NTS.

April 7, 2019

VISIONS Magazine Issue 32

VISIONS magazine is Canon Medical’s customer magazine about innovative technologies and applications in medical imaging. Read all about diagnostic imaging in the fields of CT, MRI, X-Ray, Ultrasound, HII and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in your clinical environment.

January 30, 2019

Canon Medical introduces Global Illumination, the next-generation rendering in medical imaging that allows clinicians to visualize and manipulate photorealistic anatomical images.

January 28, 2019; Otawara, Japan – Canon Medical Systems Corporation (Canon Medical) introduces Global Illumination rendering technology within the Vitrea® platform. This technology allows physicians to interact in real-time with photorealistic images and visualize patient anatomy in all dimensions.

June 1, 2018

APLIO A-SERIES A550 AND A450 REVEALED AT ASA 2018

In the lead-up to ASA 2018 conference Canon Medical Systems’ unveiled it’s new Aplio a-series ultrasound systems to the Asia-Pacific.

March 20, 2018

CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMS, KUMAMOTO UNIVERSITY, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF BORDEAUX BEGIN COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH ON DEEP LEARNING TECHNOLOGY IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING

Ootawara Japan, March 19, 2018 – From March 2018, Canon Medical Systems Corporation (Headquarters: Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan; President: Toshio Takiguchi) has initiated collaborative research on the application of Deep Learning Reconstruction (DLR), an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based technology in magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, together with Kumamoto University and the University of Bordeaux.

March 19, 2018

CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMS VISITS FC BARCELONA MEDICAL SERVICES

A delegation from Canon Medical Systems visited the Medical Services of the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper this Sunday. The meeting between representatives of the Japanese company and members of the medical area of ​​the Club, was attended by the director Pau Vilanova Vila-Abadal, who received the guests and accompanied them during his visit.

March 9, 2018

CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMS ACQUIRES DUTCH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER FYSICON B.V.

Ootawara Japan, March 7, 2018– Canon Medical Systems Corporation (Headquarters: Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan; President: Toshio Takiguchi) has concluded a contract to acquire shares of Fysicon B.V. (Headquarters: Oss, Netherlands; CEO: Linda Elberse).

March 8, 2018

2D SHEAR WAVE ELASTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES

Canon Medical Systems 2D shear wave elastographic techniques, improving patient outcomes with high measurement reproducibility explored in latest article Variability of Liver Shear Wave Measurements Using a New Ultrasound Elastographic Technique.

March 5, 2018

INSTALL OF THE APLIO I800 AT THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT

SYDNEY, March 5, 2018—The Australian Institute of Sport joins the global Sports Medicine network that utilises Canon Medical Systems imaging equipment for the assessment of elite athletes with the install of the new Aplio i800 i-series ultrasound system within the AIS High Performance Centre. The Aplio i800 is the premium system for MSK Imaging because of unparalleled image quality in visualising tendons and muscles. Unique advanced technologies, such as Superb Microvascular Imaging (SMI) provide unprecedented vascular and tissue details needed to treat and manage athletes for greater long-term health and performance.

March 1, 2018

LOVE PUPPIES? WE’VE GOT ONE AND SHE NEEDS A NAME

I have a name! It’s Xena. Thank you @elainew611 for your #labradorable suggestion Xena (warrior princess).

February 23, 2018

AUSTRALIA’S FIRST PEER REVIEWED ARTICLE ON ULTRASOUND SHEAR WAVE ELASTOGRAPHY

Canon Medical is delighted to acknowledge the authors from SKG Radiology, Curtin University, Edith Cowan University and the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Fiona Stanley Hospital for delivering Australia’s first shear wave publication, Concordance of transient elastography and shear wave elastography for measurement of liver stiffness to be included in Sonography, The Journal of the Australasian Sonographers Association.

February 19, 2018

AUSTRALIAN BMX STAR CAROLINE BUCHANAN REVEALS DETAILS OF LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES AFTER CAR CRASH

Australian BMX star Caroline Buchanan has revealed how she had an ‘eerie’ feeling before suffering life-threatening injuries in a car crash in January.

January 5, 2018

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