Day: February 24, 2021

News & Updates

Bupa Arabia unveils ‘Bupa Parents’ for elderly parents

In a Kingdom first, Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance has launched a new health insurance product designed specifically for elderly parents. Ali Sheneamer, chief business development officer at Bupa Arabia, said ensuring the care and comfort of Bupa Arabia’s customers is a priority for the company and that the new product, ‘Bupa Parents,’ is in line with this strategy. “This new health insurance plan is designed to meet the needs of the elderly by covering conditions that usually increase with…

Product update

Seno Medical introduces Imagio device

Seno Medical, has won FDA approval to introduce its Imagio device that utilizes opto-acoustic imaging to help physicians identify whether breast lesions are benign or malignant. It is hoped that this non- invasive and radiation-free technology will help to reduce the number of biopsies that have to be performed. Opto-acoustic imaging combines ultrasound with laser optics to provide a combined view of tissue anatomy and the blood øow around it. Cancerous lesions commonly exhibit a high density of newly formed…

Product update

Siemens Healthineers introduces MULTIX Impact C ceiling-mounted digital radiography (DR) system

Siemens Healthineers won FDA clearance for its recently introduced MULTIX Impact C ceiling-mounted digital radiography (DR) system. The FDA also cleared the MULTIX Impact VA20, a new version of the existing parent DR system. Both devices are targeted toward clinics on a budget, but offer advanced capabilities, including helping to optimize settings to achieve the best acquisitions and image reconstructions. The systems include wireless detectors, motorized tube heads, and come with free-øoating patient tables. A 10 touchscreen display right on…