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Philips nabs Carestream unit to boost informatics business
The healthcare electronics company hopes the takeover will strengthen its informatics presence outside of North America.
By Nick Paul Taylor • March 08, 2019 -
Paying patients to shop MRIs results in some savings: Health Affairs
Price reductions were mostly seen in imaging services. During the first 12 months of the program, MRI prices fell by 4.7%, ultrasound by 2.5%, mammograms by 1.7% and CT scans by 1.4%.
By Meg Bryant • March 05, 2019 -
Scientists propose universal standard to calibrate CT scanners
The measurement approach could improve comparison of scans from different machines, potentially making diagnosis more efficient and less costly.
By Susan Kelly • March 04, 2019 -
FDA warns breast infrared imaging tool should not replace mammography
Total Thermal Imaging's thermography system has not been cleared as a standalone diagnostic tool, and the technology lacks scientific evidence to support its use in breast cancer screening, the agency said.
By Susan Kelly • Feb. 26, 2019 -
Philips' camera-guided digital imaging system gets FDA OK
The nod comes after Philips reported fourth quarter growth in image-guided therapy, ultrasound and diagnostic imaging.
By Meg Bryant • Feb. 21, 2019 -
HIMSS19: CMS plans to host AI challenge, innovation chief says
The goal of the initiative is to spur private interest in the tech, improve the government's grasp on healthcare data, eliminate unnecessary care and cut costs, Adam Boehler said.
By Rebecca Pifer • Feb. 14, 2019 -
Precision medical imaging set for explosive growth, analysts say
Frost & Sullivan believes the market will grow to $8 billion by 2027, up from $120 million in 2017.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Feb. 08, 2019 -
Oxipit AI-based tool for chest X-ray analysis gets CE mark
The Lithuania-based startup is betting the system can help radiologists increase productivity, detect hard-to-catch pathologies, decrease error rates and serve as a second opinion.
By Susan Kelly • Feb. 04, 2019 -
Philips hits sales targets despite headwinds and patchy performance
The trade war between the United States and China is taking a toll on the multinational conglomerate.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 29, 2019 -
NIH researchers develop AI system to improve cervical cancer screening
The system outperformed other tests in the study but needs improvement before being used in practice.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 11, 2019 -
Cancer doc treatment choices may be skewed by financial incentives, study shows
Physicians in freestanding radiotherapy centers were more likely to self-refer radiation treatment for patients, according to the report in JAMA Oncology.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 04, 2019 -
Deep DiveWhat's in a connected medical device? Cybersecurity regulators want to know
FDA could require device makers to publicize a software bill of materials as early as the premarket application process to more quickly identify vulnerabilities in the event of a cyberattack.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 03, 2019 -
Regulatory makeovers and international game changers: MedTech Dive's top stories of 2018
Hard looks at cybersecurity and digital health's hot streak also left their mark on the year.
By Maria Rachal • Dec. 22, 2018 -
OIG: Medicare contractor overpaid hospitals for radiation treatments
A review by the watchdog found that Medicare contractor National Government Services, Inc. overpaid hospitals millions of dollars for a type of advanced radiation procedure.
By Susan Kelly • Dec. 18, 2018 -
FDA draft guidance aims to clarify X-ray radiation rules
The agency also said it plans to harmonize its performance standards with those of the International Electrotechnical Commission to simplify compliance for global manufacturers.
By Susan Kelly • Dec. 17, 2018 -
Subtle Medical gets FDA nod for PET-enhancing algorithm
The Stanford spinout claims the technology cuts scan times without affecting image quality.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Dec. 06, 2018 -
Medtech R&D adapting under new pressures, industry study shows
The shift to value-based payment models and already tight profit margins are ratcheting up pressure, but the device makers are adjusting their R&D investment strategies in response.
By Susan Kelly • Dec. 04, 2018 -
NIH completes enrollment in huge adolescent neuroimaging study
Researchers will use fMRI to monitor neurological changes in nearly 12,000 children over the next 10 years.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Dec. 04, 2018 -
GE, VA partner to accelerate creation of 3D medical models
The use of software tailored to the medical sector is expected to slash model creation timelines.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 30, 2018 -
NIST takes early step toward bringing photonic chips into healthcare
The technology opens up new avenues for research by transmitting data via light waves, not electric current.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 29, 2018 -
Synaptive recalls system over brain damage risk
A defect is preventing surgeons from accurately seeing the locations of their tools in the brain.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 28, 2018 -
Scientists unveil first 3D images from new whole-body scanner
The scanner combines positron emission tomography and X-ray computed tomography to produce movies that can track drugs as they move through the body.
By Susan Kelly • Nov. 21, 2018 -
GE Healthcare recalls nuclear medicine imaging systems
The diagnostic imaging system giant is recalling 996 of the machines after an incident in which a part of the device fell onto the detector below it.
By Susan Kelly • Nov. 16, 2018 -
FDA clears Siemens Healthineers mobile 3D imaging arm
The system is designed to help surgeons work with greater precision and reduce rates of revision surgery as well as the need for follow-up CT scans by providing intraoperative evaluations.
By Susan Kelly • Nov. 07, 2018 -
Disease-detecting AI flounders when applied to images from other hospitals
Researchers found neural networks trained on images from one site struggled when turned on data from other facilities.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 07, 2018
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