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PharmaLogic Holdings Corp. has appointed Etienne Montagut as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2025. Montagut, who previously served as President, brings over 25 years of senior leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with previous executive roles at Lantheus, GE HealthCare, and Ipsen. He succeeds Steve Chilinski, who retired after leading the company through 13 years of growth and will transition to Executive Chairman of the Board. The leadership change positions PharmaLogic, a leading radiopharmaceutical CDMO, to continue its expansion in novel diagnostics and therapies development.

GE HealthCare (GEHC) announced that NCCN Guidelines now recommend fluoroestradiol (FES) PET imaging for systemic staging in patients with recurrent or metastatic lobular breast cancer. The company's Cerianna (fluoroestradiol F18) injection is the only FDA-approved imaging agent for detecting estrogen receptor positive (ER+) breast cancer metastases. This update expands the 2023 guidelines that included FES PET for systemic staging of recurrent/stage IV ER+ breast cancer. Invasive lobular cancer (ILC) represents 10-15% of all breast cases, with approximately 43,000 new cases annually, and 95% of ILC tumors are ER+. The guidelines' update could improve diagnostic accuracy, facilitate earlier interventions, enhance clinical decision-making, and potentially lead to broader insurance coverage for breast cancer patients.

GE HealthCare (GEHC) has launched CleaRecon DL, an AI-powered technology that enhances cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) image quality in interventional procedures. The solution, which received both FDA 510(k) clearance and CE mark, uses deep-learning algorithms to eliminate streak artifacts caused by blood flow pulsatility during liver, prostate, neuro, and endovascular procedures.

Clinical validation testing demonstrated impressive results, with 98% of cases showing clearer images compared to conventional CBCT, and 94% improvement in image interpretation confidence. The technology will be available on the Allia™ platform in the United States and European Union, addressing traditional CBCT limitations that have historically hindered image clarity and clinical adoption.

GE HealthCare (GEHC) has received FDA approval for pediatric use of its Optison ultrasound enhancing agent. Optison, which contains gas-filled microbubbles that enhance ultrasound wave reflection, helps provide clearer echocardiogram images for diagnosing heart conditions. As the only PEG-free ultrasound enhancing agent in the U.S., it offers a safe option for patients with PEG hypersensitivity. The approval follows a Phase IV study demonstrating Optison's effectiveness in pediatric patients by improving endocardial border delineation and left ventricular wall segment visualization. Originally approved for adults in 1997, Optison has been administered to over 5 million patients in the U.S. This expansion to pediatric patients represents a significant milestone for GE HealthCare's Pharmaceutical Diagnostics segment, which supported 130 million patient procedures in 2024.

GE HealthCare (GEHC) and Raydiant Oximetry have announced a joint development initiative to enhance fetal monitoring capabilities during labor. The collaboration aims to integrate Raydiant's fetal pulse oximetry technology into GE HealthCare's monitoring platforms, potentially improving the detection of fetal distress during childbirth.

Raydiant's technology has received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation and completed an Early Feasibility Study of 30 pregnant women. The solution measures fetal blood oxygen saturation, which could improve the identification of fetal distress, reduce emergency cesarean sections, decrease newborn neurological injuries, and lower healthcare costs. Initial preclinical and clinical studies have shown promising results in improving sensitivity and specificity for detecting fetal distress.

GE HealthCare (GEHC) has unveiled SIGNA™ Sprint, an FDA 510(k) pending ultra-premium 1.5T MRI system at ISMRM 2025. The new system features high-gradient performance of 65/200 per axis, designed to deliver advanced imaging capabilities previously only available in 3.0T systems. The machine specializes in cardiology and oncology imaging, featuring exceptional diffusion imaging and deep learning solutions. Key features include a 70cm wide bore for patient comfort, free-breathing capabilities, and built-in AI technologies including AIR™ Recon DL, Sonic DL™, and AIR x™. GE HealthCare also showcased other innovations including SIGNA™ MAGNUS head-only scanner, Sonic DL™ 3D acceleration technology, and Freelium™, a helium-free sealed magnet platform in development.

GE HealthCare (GEHC) announced major expansions to its radiation oncology portfolio at ESTRO 2025 Congress. Key highlights include:

1. The planned acquisition of Spectronic Medical AB's software, which uses AI to convert MR images into synthetic CT images for radiation treatment planning

2. FDA 510(k) clearance of MR Contour DL, an AI model for organs at risk (OAR) segmentation, capable of segmenting 37 organs in head-neck and pelvic regions

3. Updates to the Intelligent Radiation Therapy (iRT) solution, featuring new third-party AI integration capabilities and MR imaging workflows

These innovations aim to optimize oncology care workflow, enable shorter treatment timelines, and deliver more precise radiation therapy. The company's solutions address the growing global cancer burden, which accounts for nearly ten million deaths annually according to WHO.

GE HealthCare reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with 3% revenue growth to $4.8 billion and 4% organic revenue growth. Net income margin improved to 11.8% from 8.0% year-over-year, while diluted EPS increased to $1.23 from $0.81.

The company showed growth across all segments, with Pharmaceutical Diagnostics leading at 8% organic growth. Notable achievements include the successful launch of Flyrcado injection in the U.S. and completion of the Nihon Medi-Physics acquisition.

However, GE HealthCare updated its 2025 guidance to reflect tariff impacts, reducing its adjusted EPS forecast to $3.90-$4.10 from $4.61-$4.75. The Board authorized a $1 billion share repurchase program, demonstrating confidence in long-term prospects despite challenges.

Book-to-bill ratio was strong at 1.09x, with total orders increasing 10% organically. Free cash flow decreased to $98 million from $274 million in the previous year.

GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) has announced its management team's participation in two major upcoming investor conferences in 2025. The company will present at the Bank of America Securities Healthcare Conference in Las Vegas on May 13, 2025, at 10:00 am CT, and the Goldman Sachs 46th Annual Global Healthcare Conference in Miami on June 10, 2025, at 9:00 am CT.

Investors and interested parties can access webcasts of both presentations through the company's investor relations website at investor.gehealthcare.com/news-events/events during the scheduled times.