Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, announced today at the North American Spine Society (NASS) 39th Annual Meeting in Chicago the commercial launch of several software, hardware, and imaging innovations. These enhancements are designed to advance AiBLE™, the Medtronic smart ecosystem of innovative navigation, robotics, data and AI, imaging, software and implants that enable more predictable outcomes in spine and cranial procedures. In line with its commitment to increasing the quality of care for patients with spinal conditions, Medtronic also announced a partnership with Siemens Healthineers to explore opportunities to further expand access to advanced pre- and post-operative imaging technologies for spine care.

Roche has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 501(k) clearance for the diagnostic use of its whole-slide imaging system, Roche Digital Pathology Dx.

GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire MIM Software, a global provider of medical imaging analysis and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the practice of radiation oncology, molecular radiotherapy, diagnostic imaging, and urology at imaging centers, hospitals, specialty clinics, and research organizations worldwide. GE HealthCare expects to leverage MIM Software’s imaging analytics and digital workflow capabilities across various care areas to accelerate innovation and differentiate its solutions for the benefit of patients and healthcare systems around the world.

Houston-based single-cell analysis company CellChorus announced on Wednesday that it has been awarded a $2.2 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Fast-Track grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS).

Based on the advantages of their respective fields, the two companies will carry out in-depth cooperation in life information and support, in vitro diagnosis, medical imaging, overall solutions for two cancer screening, hospital department equipment, information construction, etc., and jointly establish the "Hybribio-Mindray Standardized Laboratory" to achieve complementary advantages and resource sharing.

Leica Biosystems and Paige announced that they are expanding their previously announced digital pathology partnership. ​

DiaSorin and Cytek Biosciences, Inc. announced that Luminex Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of DiaSorin, has signed an agreement with Cytek to sell substantially all of its assets related to the Flow Cytometry & Imaging business unit.