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
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
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