Imaging: Page 2
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Philips, Medtronic team up to create image-guided atrial fibrillation device
The system will use Philips' dielectric imaging and navigation system to facilitate cryoablation without extensive X-ray imaging.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 10, 2019 -
FDA updates imaging rules in final guidance
The agency aims to align U.S. performance standards for X-ray imaging equipment with international policy, efforts supported by industry groups, and clarify aspects of U.S. requirements for fluoroscopic equipment.
By Susan Kelly • May 08, 2019 -
Touchstone Medical Imaging pays $3M to settle HIPAA breach case
HHS found Touchstone failed to properly investigate the security incident until months after it learned of the breach.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 07, 2019 -
Hologic posts another 'tale of two cities' quarter, analysts say
The Massachusetts-based women's health technology maker was buoyed by consistent growth in breast health and a strong showing in molecular diagnostics, but its medical aesthetics unit remains a drain.
By Maria Rachal • May 02, 2019 -
FDA drafts premarket recommendations for quantitative medical imaging
Data obtained through the technologies can aid in patient diagnosis, prognosis and treatment, but FDA cautioned numerical values derived from the images may be subject to multiple sources of measurement error.
By Susan Kelly • April 22, 2019 -
AI poised to 'transform' medical imaging, radiology society says
Earlier this month FDA outlined in a white paper its vision for a framework to regulate artificial intelligence algorithms that change based on real-world learning.
By Susan Kelly • April 17, 2019 -
CMS support software mandate for imaging decisions backed by MIT study
Across more than 3,500 healthcare providers observed by researchers, those using clinical decision support software ordered fewer expensive CT scans.
By Maria Rachal • April 12, 2019 -
Nvidia, American College of Radiology partner on AI platform
The computer graphics chipmaker and doctors group are working on an open architecture artificial intelligence system to help radiologists create diagnostic algorithms at their local institutions.
By Susan Kelly • April 08, 2019 -
Hackers manipulate lung cancer scans, fool radiologists and AI software in study
Using an artificial intelligence technique called deep learning, hackers can dupe radiologists and AI software 98% of the time in the case of lung cancer, according to a Ben-Gurion University of the Negev study.
By Rebecca Pifer • April 04, 2019 -
FDA seeks to step up mammography oversight, info sharing
A new rule would standardize how facilities are required to inform patients of their breast tissue density, which can impact imaging efficacy and overall breast cancer risk.
By Maria Rachal • March 28, 2019 -
Biomagnetic imaging for chest pain wins FDA clearance
The rapid, noninvasive imaging test from Genetesis, a Mason, Ohio-based startup, measures the magnetic fields produced by the heart’s electrical activity.
By Susan Kelly • March 25, 2019 -
AI tool for cancer diagnosis wins FDA breakthrough status
Startup Paige.AI, through a licensing agreement with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, is developing a portfolio of artificial intelligence-based products for use in the diagnosis of a range of cancers, starting with prostate cancer.
By Susan Kelly • March 08, 2019 -
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
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