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MONTREAL | CAE Healthcare has announced the VIMEDIX Women's Health obstetrical ultrasound simulator. It is said to be the only obstetrical ultrasound simulator with a 3D, augmented reality view of fetal and maternal anatomy that can be observed during scanning next to a real-time, simulated ultrasound image.

Blood pressure medications and NSAIDs don’t necessarily mix, researchers find

MONTREAL | A new intraocular lens for cataract patients can correct pre-existing corneal astigmatism, according to the manufacturer, Abbott Medical Optics.

Consider the whole person, and their society, not just the disease, conference attendees hear

MONTREAL | AstraZeneca Canada and Pfizer Canada are forming a partnership with the Quebec government to create the Néomed Institute, which they describe as a new kind of life sciences research centre. A total of $100 million will be invested to establish and support the research centre over five years.

MONTREAL | Dr. Luc Bessette is suing the Quebec Ministry of Health for patent infringement related to the province's electronic health record initiative.

Nuance Communications has acquired J.A. Thomas and Associates, provider of physician-oriented, clinical documentation improvement programs for the healthcare industry.