Imaging: Page 2

NESTcc, ophthalmic imaging first up in FDA medical device 'collaborative communities'

Creation of these groups of manufacturers, payers, regulators, patients and health professionals is one of the device center's 2018-2020 strategic priorities.

By David Lim • Sept. 20, 2019

Nurses, physician assistants rarely interpret diagnostic images, study finds

Researchers at Emory University said the analysis suggests a need for standardized, focused training programs for non-physician professionals to formally define their roles.

By Susan Kelly • Sept. 16, 2019

Varian buys software developer for AI cancer work

The radiation oncology company is making an undisclosed investment in privately held Oncora Medical to collaborate on development of machine learning-based software.

By Susan Kelly • Sept. 16, 2019

Researchers use MRI technique to predict dementia risk

Authors of a study published in the journal Stroke said the imaging technique can help physicians monitor stroke patients and identify individuals who may benefit from early treatment.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 13, 2019

FDA clears GE's AI-powered x-ray algorithms for triaging collapsed lungs

GE Healthcare said the technology will help hospitals identify high-priority cases and fast track treatment.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 13, 2019

Imaging test usage is reaccelerating, JAMA study finds

Neither financial incentives nor a campaign to reduce the use of medical imaging have been completely effective, research suggests.

By Susan Kelly • Sept. 04, 2019

Stryker spends up to $500M to boost spine unit with imaging, robotics tech

The medtech said Monday it completed its buy of Mobius Imaging, which makes a mobile CT scanner, and Cardan Robotics, which develops radiology procedure technologies. 

By Maria Rachal • UPDATED: Oct. 21, 2019 at 9:34 a.m.

Imaging study links poorly controlled blood pressure to marker of cognitive decline

A NIH-funded imaging trial found intensive blood pressure treatment tied to reductions in lesions associated with cognitive decline.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Aug. 14, 2019

Radiology societies partner with HP on 3D printing registry

Doctors hope the point-of-care data will help determine the value of turning medical images into patient-specific surgical models.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Aug. 09, 2019

Healthcare AI funding hits new high as sector matures

Startups in the sector raised $864 million across 75 venture capital-backed deals and financing during the second quarter, beating the previous quarterly high by about $100 million.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Aug. 07, 2019

FDA extends comment period for draft guidance on magnetic resonance safety

The recommendations are expected to replace a 2014 document and come amid a rapid rise in the use of MRI-compatible medical devices.

By Susan Kelly • UPDATED: Sept. 3, 2019 at 9:19 a.m.

'Political challenges' drag on Hologic's breast health sales in Latin America

Performance in other parts of Hologic's business like molecular diagnostics counteracted some of those challenges, enabling the company to post above-guidance results for the third quarter.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Aug. 01, 2019

HER2 breast cancer imaging tech gets breakthrough nod

Imagion Biosystems is developing an alternative imaging system it hopes will speed cancer detection with the use of magnetic nanoparticles injected into the body to hunt for tumors.

By Susan Kelly • July 22, 2019

Bayer MRI contrast agent gets nod for coronary artery disease

The approval of Gadavist for diagnosing coronary artery disease is the fourth indication for the gadolinium-based contrast agent and gives Bayer the first approval for use of the agent in cardiac magnetic resonance imaging.

By Susan Kelly • July 16, 2019

Intuitive buys Schölly's robotic endoscope business

The deal will give the robotic surgery giant control of the German company's minimally invasive visualization systems, 200 staff and three sites.

By Nick Paul Taylor • July 16, 2019

FDA language on breast density info sharing inadequate, some mammography stakeholders say

Memorial Sloan Kettering's breast imaging chief said a notification of higher risk may be "unduly alarming" to patients if providers aren't required to offer additional context and resources.

By Maria Rachal • June 28, 2019

MRI as safe as cardiac catheterization for coronary disease screening: NEJM

The study's author hopes less-invasive MRI scans will become more widely used for making treatment decisions for patients with stable chest pain, reducing the need for cardiac catheterization.

By Susan Kelly • June 25, 2019

Yale researchers predict 3D mammography to become standard of care

Use of digital breast tomosynthesis in breast cancer screenings jumped about 30% in the U.S. between 2015 and 2017, according to an analysis published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine.

By Maria Rachal • June 24, 2019

Hologic moves to acquire French ultrasound company

SuperSonic Imagine makes a cart-based device used for supplemental testing in women with dense breast tissue.

By Susan Kelly • June 24, 2019

Mount Sinai joins LabCorp to adopt Philips' digital pathology

The clinical lab giant will integrate the system into Mount Sinai’s eight hospitals, enabling remote review of images and surgical slides.

By Nick Paul Taylor • June 19, 2019

AMA adopts measures to shape development, uptake of AI systems in healthcare

The policies seek to ensure developers of AI, not physicians, are liable for medical errors involving the technologies.

By Nick Paul Taylor • June 13, 2019

Executives expect AI to transform healthcare within 3 years

Almost 90% of industry leaders are trying AI and other emerging technologies, and high percentages also believe health IT can help them identify unmet consumer needs, according to a report from Accenture.

By Nick Paul Taylor • June 06, 2019

Roche, GE Healthcare partner on software for tumor boards

The companies expect that combining patient images and data in one location will help cancer teams decide on diagnosis and treatment plans more quickly and efficiently.

By Susan Kelly • June 03, 2019

Medical equipment hit by escalation of US-China trade war

Between tariffs already enacted and an additional $300 billion in products on the table, imaging equipment, diagnostic reagents, surgical gloves and contact lenses stand to be among the medical devices affected.

By Nick Paul Taylor • May 15, 2019

Same-day upper and lower endoscopies improve care, costs: JAMA

Johns Hopkins researchers used Medicare claims data to identify patterns suggesting overuse of different-day scheduling, especially when physician offices and freestanding ambulatory surgery centers did the scheduling.

By Susan Kelly • May 14, 2019