GE HealthCare rolls out new AI platform for breast cancer imaging
The platform integrates three AI applications from software developed by iCAD. Image credit: Shutterstock/Ilya Lukichev. Amongst the wave of artificial intelligence (AI) technology that is being showcased at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting, GE HealthCare has launched the MyBreastAI suite – a platform of AI apps to help with breast cancer […]
Is the secret to high-quality knife steel in the microstructure?
Carbides can impact the knife edge by enhancing or detracting from its retention and sharpness. (credit: Vzwer/shutterstock) The foundation of high-quality knife steel lies mainly in its microstructure, where complex carbides are present. These microscopic components play a crucial role in shaping the performance characteristics essential for knife applications, for example, the presence of carbides […]
Ricoh partners with 3D printing firm to drive up access for clinicians
The announcment was made as part of the Radiology Society of North America (RSNA) assembly and annual meeting on 27 November. Credit: Shutterstock / everytime Japanese imaging and electronics company, Ricoh, has partnered with a Belgian 3D printing firm in a bid to produce 3D models of a patient’s anatomy. Announcing the partnership as part […]
Pristine Surgical launch Summit arthroscope in US
Summit is a single-use surgical arthroscope combined with Pristine Connect, a cloud-based software, to provide a high-definition image. Credit: Svitlana Hulko via Getty Images. Pristine Surgical has launched Summit 4K, a single-use surgical arthroscope in centres around the US, after the first-in-human procedure this year. According to Pristine Surgical, Summit is a first-of-its-kind 4K single-use […]
Scottish start-up secures £2m to develop single-use dry powder inhaler
1nhaler’s single-use dry powder inhaler has the same dimensions as a credit card and is cardboard based. Image credit: 1nhaler. Scotland-based start-up 1nhaler has raised £2m ($2.5m) to develop a single-use dry powder inhaler. The inhaler is cardboard-based and contains a platform technology, including a breathable membrane that can be tailored to deliver individual drugs […]
Myocene signs contract with OGC Nice football club
OGC Nice the Ligue 1 club will use Myocene’s technology in training sessions and on the pitch during game days.Credit: Myocene The transfer window isn’t closed. Professional French Ligue 1 football team OGC Nice has signed a contract with sports technology firm, Myocene to provide the club with its muscle fatigue technology. The company develops wearable […]
AWAK obtains breakthrough device designation for KDPP tool
AWAK is intending to expand into the US market. Credit: Marko Aliaksandr via Shutterstock. AWAK Technologies has obtained breakthrough device designation from the US Food and Drug Administration for its AI-enabled kidney disease progression prediction (KDPP) tool. The KDPP model helps forecast the risk of kidney disease advancement and the start of renal replacement therapy […]
Accelerate Diagnostics and Bruker to validate Arc system usage
Accelerate’s WAVE system is currently in development. Credit: fernando zhiminaicela via Pixabay. Accelerate Diagnostics and Bruker have signed a collaboration and quality agreement to validate the use of the Arc system with the MALDI Biotyper system. The partnership aims to verify the use of Accelerate’s Arc system with Bruker’s MALDI Biotyper sirius instruments and Sepsityper […]
Inari Medical enrols first patient in FlowTriever System trial
The two trials are seeking to establish FlowTriever as the optimal therapy for intermediate-risk PE patients. Credit: Christoph Burgstedt via Shutterstock. Inari Medical has enrolled the first patient in its PEERLESS II study, which is evaluating the FlowTriever System in treating intermediate-risk acute pulmonary embolism (PE). The multicentre, global, prospective, randomised controlled trial (RCT) is […]
Revvity introduces EONIS Q system to screen SCID and SMA in newborns
The device requires fewer pipetting and centrifuging steps than its alternatives. Credit: Tomsickova Tatyana via Shutterstock. Revvity has introduced a CE-IVD declared platform, EONIS Q, to enable molecular testing in newborns for severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) and spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). By utilising the EONIS Q96 instrument, EONIS SCID-SMA kit, and EONIS EASI software, the […]