At the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) annual meeting, Sept. 21–25 in San Diego, Philips is showcasing its latest solutions in interventional cardiology. These solutions combine imaging systems, planning and navigation software, and specialized diagnostic and therapeutic devices, helping clinicians conduct procedures that are fast, efficient and personalized.

September 20, 2018 — Siemens Healthineers announced the first global installation of its newest ultrasound system, the Acuson Sequoia, at Baptist Health South Florida. With 10 facilities and five “centers of excellence” in the South Florida region, Baptist Health South Florida purchased numerous Acuson Sequoia systems in order to enhance its imaging capabilities within the scope of gastroenterology, primary care and bariatric specialties.

New research has shown a combination of two different modes of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer-based analysis and image classification using machine learning models may be promising in accurately predicting Alzheimer’s disease risk.

DiA Imaging Analysis Ltd. (DiA), a provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered ultrasound analysis tools, announced that its LVivo EF cardiac decision-support software is now available for purchase for GE’s Vscan Extend handheld, pocket-sized ultrasound. This collaboration is an outgrowth of work between DiA and GE Healthcare that began last year.

Exact Imaging, makers of the ExactVu micro-ultrasound platform, has partnered with U.K.-based Cambridge Consultants to improve the way prostate cancer is visualized and detected. Cambridge Consultants is applying deep learning, also known as artificial intelligence (AI), to high-resolution micro-ultrasound imaging to identify potential suspicious regions of tissue and inform urologists who may want to consider this additional data in their biopsy protocol. Early results show real promise, according to both companies.

September 17, 2018 — National outpatient physician radiology group SimonMed Imaging has selected Riverain Technologies’ advanced artificial intelligence (AI) application, ClearRead CT, to further enhance its growing lung cancer screening program.

September 17, 2018 — At the 2018 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting, Nov. 25-30 in Chicago, Agfa Healthcare will show how it is developing smart tools to improve the direct radiography (DR) experience of patients and staff. The company will highlight its complete range of DR solutions powered by the MUSICA image processing technology.

September 17, 2018 — The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus recently became the first healthcare facility in the United States to install the new Somatom go.Top computed tomography (CT) system from Siemens Healthineers. The 128-slice scanner expands the Somatom go.

Solis Mammography declared September Breast Wellness Month and encouraging every woman to #DitchTheSquish with the launch of SmartCurve technology in its 50+ centers across the country. Building on more than 30 years of expertise, Solis Mammography is a provider of SmartCurve technology, a revolutionary breast imaging technology designed specifically for the curvature of the female breast to provide every woman with a more comfortable and accurate mammogram.

September 14, 2018 — Philips announced the launch of the Ingenia Ambition X 1.5T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner. It is the latest advance in the Ingenia MRI portfolio, which comprises fully-digital MRI systems, healthcare informatics and a range of maintenance and life cycle services for integrated solutions that empower a faster, smarter and simpler path to enabling a confident diagnosis.

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