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"Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, 29 November 2021 - Canon Medical today unveiled the Vantage Fortian - a new, advanced productivity, open bore 1.5T MRI system – at RSNA 2021. The new system features innovative workflow solutions, image enhancement and accelerated scan technology, which together, can contribute to reducing the time required for MRI procedures."

"Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, 26 November 2021 - Canon Medical announced today its support for the iLEAD (innovative Liver, Elasticity, Attenuation and Dispersion) study, an international multicenter study aiming to evaluate quantitative ultrasound imaging tools against liver biopsy (the current clinical gold standard), available on the Aplio Liver Package for the assessment of Steatosis, Fibrosis, and Inflammation in the clinical environment."

"Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, 25 November 2021 – Canon Medical is breaking ground once again with the introduction of Precise IQ Engine (PIQE) DLR and SilverBeam filter in the latest version of the Aquilion ONE / PRISM edition."

Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, 24 November 2021 -- Canon Medical has today announced the launch of Altivity, a new AI innovation brand, that consolidates machine learning and deep learning technologies to deliver uncompromised quality and value across the entire care pathway.

"Available on the Alphenix Sky +, 4D CT with Sky +, Biplane, and Core+ systems. The 12”×16” Hi-Def flat panel detector offers the highest resolution on interventional X-ray systems in the market."

Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, 7 October 2021 -- Canon Medical announced today that due to recent developments in the Covid-19 pandemic, it will be attending all further relevant, major US-based global conferences in 2021, with a digital presence only. This includes the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2021 and ASTRO 2021. The company aims to deliver the best experience virtually rather than present physically and is enhancing their comprehensive virtual exhibition and educational platform to deliver a stand-out experience.

"Canon Medical Systems Corporation has begun a collaborative research project with the National Cancer Center Japan Exploratory Oncology Research & Clinical Trial Center (NCC-EPOC) and EAST Hospital to investigate the clinical usefulness of photon counting computed tomography (PCCT), a next-generation diagnostic imaging system. This collaborative research is based on a framework agreement formalized in July 2020 and a basic joint research agreement in November with the National Cancer Center Japan."

"Canon Medical Systems Corporation has today announced a major operational plan to strengthen its healthcare information technology (HIT) division."

"Canon Medical has today announced the commercial launch of the Aplio i-series / Prism Edition, a complete redesign of its highly successful premium ultrasound series. In addition, Aplio a-series, Canon Medical’s popular routine-to-advanced imaging range has also received a significant refresh."

"Canon Medical Systems Corporation and The Pokémon Company collaborated to produce a video explaining a pediatric MRI examination called えむ・あーる・あい（MRI）のけんさだよ！(It’s an M R I Examination!)"

"Canon Medical Systems Corporation at the 2018 Ceremony of National Commendation for Invention, hosted by Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation, received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award and the Invention Achievement Award."

"Former Canon Medical employee, Mitsue Miyazaki, has been awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon in the Spring of Reiwa 3 for her contribution to the development of an MRI device that can visualize blood vessels without using contrast media."

"Canon Medical and FC Barcelona have today announced a renewal of their partnership deal, which will see the medical device company supplying the club with leading-edge diagnostic imaging systems for a further five seasons."

"Canon Medical and Real Madrid have today announced that the Japanese medical device company will remain the club’s official diagnostic imaging partner for a further five seasons."

"Canon Medical Systems Corporation and Fujita Health University are starting clinical evaluation of the usefulness of new technology to improve the diagnosis of novel coronavirus pneumonia based on CT image analysis focusing on diffuse pulmonary diseases."

"Canon Medical Systems Corporation has agreed on establishing a joint venture with leading Russian healthcare provider, R-Pharm Holding, LLC, for sales and maintenance of diagnostic imaging equipment manufactured by Canon Medical in nine CIS member states, including Russia, and will consummate the joint venture when all the necessary regulatory approvals are obtained."

"TOKYO, May 7,2020—As part of Canon Inc.’s global medical business strategic realignment, in order to take advantage of medical imaging company expertise and business synergies, the eye care business operations within Canon (China) Co., Ltd. has been transferred to Canon Medical Systems (China) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Canon Medical China) effective May 1, 2020."