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Insightec MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound Technology Recommended for National Coverage for Dutch Patients Living with Essential Tremor
According to an Insightec study, patients experienced significant reductions in upper limb tremor, tremor-related disability, and quality of life. The most common intraprocedural adverse events included dizziness, headache, nausea, and vomiting, which all resolved. Post-procedural adverse events included paraesthesia and gait disturbance, which were often transient or resolved within 12 months.
Multidisciplinary Panel of Experts from Prominent Cardiovascular Societies Advocate for Broader Adoption of IVUS in Peripheral Interventions to Improve Patient Care
Chris Landon, Business Leader Image Guided Therapy Devices at Philips:
“IVUS is a technology that has demonstrated an ability to both support safer procedures for patients and procedural staff alike including reductions in radiation exposure. As the global leader in IVUS solutions, we are grateful for the rigorous multidisciplinary approach to developing expert consensus on the value of IVUS and we look forward to working with all stakeholders to standardize the use of IVUS and reduce the barriers preventing utilization.”
SyMRI 3D by SyntheticMR Set for Early 2024 Commercial Launch Post Obtaining CE-Marking
"We are delighted to see our 3D solution CE-marked and available on the European market," says Ulrik Harrysson, CEO at SyntheticMR AB. "SyMRI 3D represents the next generation of quantitative MRI, offering unprecedented resolution and accuracy in brain imaging, revolutionizing the landscape of medical diagnostics."
Perimeter Medical Imaging AI Announces Further Commercial Expansion in North Texas with Follow-On Placement of Perimeter S-Series OCT within National Healthcare Provider System
Adrian Mendes, Perimeter's Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We believe this additional commercial placement within a major national healthcare system – representing the fifth unit placed with this existing customer network – demonstrates that surgeon end users, as well as other stakeholders within the broader healthcare system, see the value of our technology and are recommending it to their peers. Our aim is to make Perimeter's innovative technology the standard of care in cancer surgery."
Vidhance for Remote Assistance Software Suite Transforms Surgeon Training and Expands Global Surgical Access
Vidhance for Remote Assistance not only improves today’s limitations of head-mounted cameras but also contributes to the transformation of how surgical training is conducted.
Lunit Advances to Stage 2 of Australia’s National Breast Cancer Screening Project
Last year, Lunit INSIGHT MMG, Lunit's AI-powered mammography analysis solution, was selected as the preferred AI technology for mammogram screening in the BSNSW State program. The selection of Lunit INSIGHT MMG was a global first, marking the beginning of a new era where national cancer screening organizations assess the operational role of AI solutions in maintaining and improving client outcomes.
AI Innovation for Automated Detection and Classification of Osteoporotic Fractures of the Spine in CT Scans | ImageBiopsy Lab launches IB Lab FLAMINGO
"Our partnership with UCB highlights the potential of leveraging AI for improving care for many diseases, including osteoporosis" explains Richard Ljuhar, CEO at ImageBiopsy Lab.
Research from Philips and Vanderbilt | Shows How Decarbonizing Healthcare Also Helps to Reduce Cost
Philips and Vanderbilt assessed 13 diagnostic imaging devices including MR, CT, ultrasound and X-ray, which account for an estimated 12,000 patient scans per month and found that, over a period of 10 years, they emit the CO₂ equivalent of approximately 1,000 gas cars driven for one year.
United Imaging Healthcare – Manufacturer of High Quality Medical Equipment
Advanced molecular imaging, magnetic resonance, computed tomography and digital radiography technologies from market leader United Imaging Healthcare are breaking new ground in medicine and helping to improve the quality of patient care around the world.
