Radiology

University medical centers in Germany choose Sectra's radiology solution to streamline workflows and shorten lead times for patients

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

By implementing Sectra's radiology solution, the hospitals aim to improve and streamline radiology workflows with Sectra's tools for enhanced reporting efficiency, in turn speeding up diagnostics.

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  • By implementing Sectra's radiology solution, the hospitals aim to improve and streamline radiology workflows with Sectra's tools for enhanced reporting efficiency, in turn speeding up diagnostics.
  • Universitätsmedizin Göttingen and Universitätsklinikum Tübingen are two university medical centers located in the cities of Göttingen and Tübingen in Germany managing 300,000 and 600,000 radiology exams a year.
  • The two separate contracts for Sectra's radiology solution were both signed during the third quarter of Sectra's 2023/2024 fiscal year.
  • Having a solution designed to streamline radiology workflows, facilitating reading and reporting of images, is therefore paramount.

Koning Announces First New York Metropolitan Area Installation of Revolutionary Koning Vera Breast CT at Community Radiology NY

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -– Koning Health , a leader in innovative medical imaging technology, is proud to announce the first installation of its groundbreaking Koning Vera Breast CT system in the New York City metropolitan area at Community Radiology NY on Canal Street.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -– Koning Health , a leader in innovative medical imaging technology, is proud to announce the first installation of its groundbreaking Koning Vera Breast CT system in the New York City metropolitan area at Community Radiology NY on Canal Street.
  • The excitement of this installation comes on the tail end of a successful showcasing of Koning's Breast CT device at the Society of Breast Imaging Symposium in Montreal.
  • "We are thrilled to bring the Koning Vera Breast CT to Community Radiology.
  • "The addition of the Koning Vera Breast CT to our diagnostic tools allows us to provide our patients with the latest in medical imaging.

Sanochemia: New contrast agent aims to detect the smallest lymphatic metastases in prostate cancer

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

NEUFELD, Austria, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanochemia Pharmazeutika secures exclusive licensing rights to a new MRI contrast agent based on ferumoxtran, that is in an advanced pivotal trial in clinical phase III and may be used to detect the smallest lymph node metastases in prostate cancer patients.

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  • NEUFELD, Austria, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanochemia Pharmazeutika secures exclusive licensing rights to a new MRI contrast agent based on ferumoxtran, that is in an advanced pivotal trial in clinical phase III and may be used to detect the smallest lymph node metastases in prostate cancer patients.
  • The product, which is currently under development in late phase III at several renowned European clinics, shall carry the registered trademark Ferrotran®.
  • Ferrotran® contains iron-based superparamagnetic nanoparticles and is intended to be used to detect even the smallest lymph node metastases in prostate cancer patients.
  • Only recently, an agreement with b.e.imaging (Baden-Baden, Germany) was announced on the MRI contrast agent Resotran® (ferucarbotran) for the detection of focal liver lesions in adults.

NUH LAUNCHES NEW DIGESTIVE CENTRE TO PUSH NEW FRONTIERS IN EARLY CANCER DETECTION AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

SINGAPORE, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National University Hospital (NUH) is embarking on a major initiative to establish the National University Centre for Digestive Health, slated for completion in the first half of 2025. With a vision to be the region's leading academic centre for digestive health, the Centre will pioneer research, innovations and clinical practices with an amplified focus to elevate the standards of early disease detection, precise diagnosis, treatment and prevention of digestive illnesses.

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  • Early gastrointestinal lesions, which are abnormal changes involving the tissues in the stomach area, may be indicative of cancer.
  • As such, early detection and diagnosis are crucial for better prognosis and lay a strong foundation for successful treatment and recovery.
  • The team is also developing novel biomarkers to improve the precision of early colorectal cancer detection, as well as new pancreas and liver cancer assays.
  • As we continue to expand our infrastructure and embrace technological advances, the Centre is poised to redefine digestive health for the future."

RSNA and GE HealthCare Bring Advanced Mammography Technology to Tanzania to Improve Access and Help Address Breast Cancer Mortality Rate

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

The project aims to help lower Tanzania's 50% breast cancer mortality rate through early detection and efforts to expand clinical education.

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  • The project aims to help lower Tanzania's 50% breast cancer mortality rate through early detection and efforts to expand clinical education.
  • [2] Additionally, the lifetime risk for developing breast cancer is approximately one in twenty, and approximately half of all women diagnosed with breast cancer in the country die of the disease.
  • "With breast cancer mortality rates in Tanzania among the highest globally, our work with RSNA will help bring much-needed mammography technology to MUHAS.
  • GE HealthCare and RSNA will join the team at Muhimbili National Hospital to celebrate this collaboration on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the breast center's unveiling.

Increase in ransomware attacks to healthcare's vulnerable remote access systems threatens patients

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Friday, April 12, 2024

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ransomware groups are increasingly targeting vulnerable remote access systems in healthcare, with several high-profile incidents in recent months. Ransomware attacks can cripple a hospital's ability to serve patients by cutting off access to or manipulating essential technologies and patient data. Hackers can exploit remote systems to divert emergency vehicles, cancel appointments, and in worse-case scenarios, shut down entire facilities.

Key Points: 
  • Ransomware attacks can cripple a hospital's ability to serve patients by cutting off access to or manipulating essential technologies and patient data.
  • Vendors are also given access to remote hospital systems to run financial operations such as bill payments; or to support medical devices, IT systems, or physical plant/HVAC systems.
  • Attackers can exploit these entry points—gaining access to and moving throughout the network—if remote access systems are not protected.
  • ECRI's recent report includes recommendations for healthcare leaders to address ransomware attacks on remote access systems:
    Ensure that Internet-facing systems (e.g., remote access systems, VPNs) are configured securely and that security updates are applied.

Ferrum Health Expands AI Offerings in Partnership with Radiology Associates of Albuquerque (RAA)

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferrum Health , the leading artificial intelligence platform for healthcare, is excited to announce that Gleamer's BoneView is now available to assist clinicians in the detection of bone trauma in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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  • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferrum Health , the leading artificial intelligence platform for healthcare, is excited to announce that Gleamer's BoneView is now available to assist clinicians in the detection of bone trauma in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • This represents an expansion of the Ferrum Platform at Radiology Associates of Albuquerque (RAA), which previously launched iCAD's ProFound Suite last summer, an algorithm designed to assist radiologists in detecting breast cancer.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Radiology Associates of Albuquerque to expand their AI capabilities," said Peter Eason, CFO at Ferrum Health.
  • RAA and Ferrum Health look to continue the expansion of AI innovation through 2024 and beyond.

AbbaDox Announces Partnership with Radiology Imaging Associates

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

AVENTURA, Fla., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbaDox and Radiology Imaging Associates have joined forces in a groundbreaking partnership that promises to transform the operational and patient care landscape across Florida and the US Virgin Islands. By bringing together the strengths of this organization under AbbaDox's CareFlow RIS platform, the partnership is set to elevate the standard of care and operational efficiency across 17 locations, processing over 600,000 annual studies.

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  • [SUMMARY]: AbbaDox is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Radiology Imaging Associates, aimed at enhancing radiology operations and patient care through the integration of its Radiology Information System (RIS) platform.
  • AVENTURA, Fla., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbaDox and Radiology Imaging Associates have joined forces in a groundbreaking partnership that promises to transform the operational and patient care landscape across Florida and the US Virgin Islands.
  • By replacing two distinct RIS systems, AbbaDox eradicates the inefficiencies and complexities plaguing Radiology Imaging Associates, setting a new precedent for a seamless, efficient, and patient-centered radiology practice.
  • Inspired by Lake Medical Imaging's successful implementation of AbbaDox's solutions, which led to significant improvements in operational efficiency and patient satisfaction, Radiology Imaging Associates is poised to achieve similar success.

Software Segment of Global A.I. Healthcare Billion Dollar Market Expected to Have Fastest Growth

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

PALM BEACH, Fla., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With the increase in life expectancy, people need more medical help and care. AI-enabled technologies can help people to live healthier and longer lives. Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) has a great demand in the healthcare industry. Healthcare providers turn to tech companies for expertise in adopting AI, and naturally, demand for such expertise makes competition among the latter highly intensive.  A report from binariks.com projected that the global artificial intelligence in the healthcare market was valued at USD 16.3 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 40.2% to reach USD 173.55 billion by 2029.   The report said: "The healthcare AI market is experiencing a remarkable and significant surge in its growth and acceptance. Here are some insights about AI and the healthcare market: North America controls the market and has a strong presence of key players; Using AI-powered medical imaging technologies is a huge trend among healthtech companies; Medical businesses continue to grow and expand, so mergers and acquisitions are becoming very common. Larger players are acquiring smaller companies to enhance their AI capabilities or extend their market coverage; The integration of AI with complementary technologies like robotics or blockchain promotes precision medicine and transforms healthcare delivery; and Generative AI-powered virtual assistants and chatbots are experiencing rising requests due to their 24/7 support opportunities."  Active tech companies in the markets this week include Treatment AI, Inc. (OTCQB: TREIF) (CSE: TRUE), Medtronic (NYSE:MDT), NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), HEALWELL AI Inc. (OTCQX: HWAIF) (TSX: AIDX), Lantern Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRN).

Key Points: 
  • A report from binariks.com projected that the global artificial intelligence in the healthcare market was valued at USD 16.3 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 40.2% to reach USD 173.55 billion by 2029.
  • The report said: "The healthcare AI market is experiencing a remarkable and significant surge in its growth and acceptance.
  • Based on components, the global AI in the healthcare market can be divided into software, hardware, and services.
  • The software segment has the largest share and is expected to have the fastest growth."

Software Segment of Global A.I. Healthcare Billion Dollar Market Expected to Have Fastest Growth

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 10, 2024

PALM BEACH, Fla., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With the increase in life expectancy, people need more medical help and care. AI-enabled technologies can help people to live healthier and longer lives. Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) has a great demand in the healthcare industry. Healthcare providers turn to tech companies for expertise in adopting AI, and naturally, demand for such expertise makes competition among the latter highly intensive.  A report from binariks.com projected that the global artificial intelligence in the healthcare market was valued at USD 16.3 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 40.2% to reach USD 173.55 billion by 2029.   The report said: "The healthcare AI market is experiencing a remarkable and significant surge in its growth and acceptance. Here are some insights about AI and the healthcare market: North America controls the market and has a strong presence of key players; Using AI-powered medical imaging technologies is a huge trend among healthtech companies; Medical businesses continue to grow and expand, so mergers and acquisitions are becoming very common. Larger players are acquiring smaller companies to enhance their AI capabilities or extend their market coverage; The integration of AI with complementary technologies like robotics or blockchain promotes precision medicine and transforms healthcare delivery; and Generative AI-powered virtual assistants and chatbots are experiencing rising requests due to their 24/7 support opportunities."  Active tech companies in the markets this week include Treatment AI, Inc. (OTCQB: TREIF) (CSE: TRUE), Medtronic (NYSE:MDT), NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), HEALWELL AI Inc. (OTCQX: HWAIF) (TSX: AIDX), Lantern Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRN).

Key Points: 
  • A report from binariks.com projected that the global artificial intelligence in the healthcare market was valued at USD 16.3 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 40.2% to reach USD 173.55 billion by 2029.
  • The report said: "The healthcare AI market is experiencing a remarkable and significant surge in its growth and acceptance.
  • Based on components, the global AI in the healthcare market can be divided into software, hardware, and services.
  • The software segment has the largest share and is expected to have the fastest growth."