FDA clears Philips SmartCT software for image-guided therapy
April 6, 2021 -- Philips Healthcare parent Royal Philips has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its SmartCT 3D image acquisition, visualization, and measurement software, which is a key part of its Azurion image-guided therapy system. Read More
Radiology Partners joins forces with Aidoc
April 6, 2021 -- Imaging services provider Radiology Partners and artificial intelligence (AI) software developer Aidoc have formed a strategic alliance aimed at expanding adoption of radiology AI technology. Read More
Surgical technique recommended for DCIS patients
April 6, 2021 -- New research suggests removing additional tissue around the tumor cavity for patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) can reduce the rate of positive margins, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Read More
Image Information Systems unveils image sharing portal
April 6, 2021 -- PACS firm Image Information Systems has introduced iQ-Web Uploader 1.1, a new vendor-neutral web portal aimed at facilitating image sharing for physicians and patients. Read More
Imbio signs Heart&Lung Health in U.K.
April 6, 2021 -- Artificial intelligence software developer Imbio has signed a deal with U.K. cardiothoracic radiology services provider Heart&Lung Health. Read More
Allm completes $51M financing round
April 6, 2021 -- Japan-based mobile communications company Allm has raised approximately 5.6 billion yen (about $51 million U.S.) in a Series A financing round. Read More
FDA clears IceCure Medical's cryoablation system
April 6, 2021 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted breakthrough device designation to IceCure Medical's ProSense liquid nitrogen-based cryoablation system. Read More
Researchers evaluate deep learning for breast ultrasound
April 5, 2021 -- Researchers from China evaluated the use of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms for different breast ultrasound modalities, finding that AI in combination with 3D ultrasound and color-flow Doppler was most accurate in diagnosing breast cancer, according to a new study. Read More
Vysioneer secures FDA clearance for brain tumor contouring software
April 5, 2021 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared artificial intelligence (AI) firm Vysioneer's brain tumor autocontouring software, called VBrain. Read More
Fujifilm wraps up Hitachi imaging acquisition
April 2, 2021 -- Over a year in the making, Fujifilm's acquisition of Hitachi's diagnostic imaging business has finally been completed. The firm's new wholly owned subsidiary has begun operations as Fujifilm Healthcare. Read More