Siemens Healthineers first quarter profit falls on higher diagnostic gear costs

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Siemens Healthineers' operating income slipped 11% in the first quarter, despite higher revenue, as the German company sold less profitable imaging machines and incurred ramp-up costs for its new blood-testing machines. The German maker of x-ray, ultrasound and MRI scanners said on Monday its adjusted earnings before interest and tax declined to 484 million euros (£407.8 million) during the October-December period.That was below average estimates of 568 million euros,..