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MRI screening linked to improved detection of breast cancer

The New England Journal of Medicine study found fewer cases of cancer are missed when MRIs are performed. At the same time, the scans come with a high rate of false positives, calling the utility of additional imaging into question.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Dec. 02, 2019

GE Healthcare bulks up in 3D printing, robotics, patient monitoring

Projecting up to $20 billion in revenues this year, GE Healthcare is aiming to capitalize on the shift toward more precision in patient care with investments in Formlabs, CMR Surgical and Decisio Health.

By Susan Kelly • Dec. 02, 2019

Hologic wins FDA approval for AI-based breast imaging tech

The imaging company claims the platform saves radiologists one hour per eight hours of interpretation.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 14, 2019

Canon gets FDA nod for AI tech to enhance CT images

Rising use of CT scans, which expose patients to far more radiation than X-rays, has intensified focus on the risks of the imaging technique, particularly in the pediatric population. 

By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 22, 2019

FDA warns dental X-ray supplier over radiation exposure reporting

The agency said Denterprise International didn't report complaints involving patients accidentally exposed to radiation and asked for a retrospective review of all such incidents.

By Susan Kelly • Oct. 16, 2019

ViewRay bucks payment fears in field dubbed 'not dead' yet

The radiation oncology company received eight new orders for its MRI-guided Linac, easily beating Jefferies' forecast. 

By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 16, 2019

Radiologists call for ethics guidelines on AI

"AI developers ultimately need to be held to the same 'do no harm' standard as physicians," an international coalition said.

By Rebecca Pifer • Oct. 03, 2019

Lantheus strikes deal to buy Progenics, sparking investor backlash

Velan Capital, a big shareholder in Progenics, accused management of selling at a "massive discount" and preventing investors from being heard.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 03, 2019

FDA designates AI software meant to boost ultrasound accessibility a breakthrough device

Led by Livongo and 23andMe veteran Andy Page, newly rebranded Caption Health anticipates pivotal data on its tech will be published in early 2020."

By Maria Rachal • Oct. 01, 2019

AI just as effective as docs in medical imaging, study suggests

Still, researchers cautioned that the data is sparse and warned against sweeping conclusions, noting "the narrow public body of work comparing AI to human physicians."

By Rebecca Pifer • Sept. 25, 2019

Zimmer Biomet dental unit to distribute Invisalign maker's intraoral scanners

The multinational agreement gives Zimmer Biomet a stronger foothold in "the rapidly growing market for digital restorative dentistry solutions," it said.

By Maria Rachal • Sept. 20, 2019

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