Novel ‘Cure’ For Cancer Treatment
A new report published in Nature titled “Decade-long leukemia remissions with persistence of CD4+ CAR T cells” highlights a novel treatment called CAR T, which is being hailed as a “cure” for cancer by Dr. Carl June, the principal investigator for the trial at the University of Pennsylvania. June said, “Now we can finally say the… Read more
Using Medical Radiation Detectors
By 2030, the global medical radiation detection market is projected to reach $2,558.1 million; in 2020, the market was valued at $1,173 million, according to a new report from Researchandmarkets.com. A variety of fatal illnesses can result when people are exposed to radiation for an extended period. Radiation detectors are medical equipment solutions that can… Read more
Novel AI Might Predict Heart Attacks
New research published in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine shows how physicians can use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to predict heart attacks. The study included 293 participants with coronary artery disease; 22 people experienced a myocardial event during the 53-month follow-up period. When used in combination with F-sodium fluoride (F-NaF) and quantitative coronary plaque analysis (via… Read more
Henry Ford Health System Implants Novel Therapy for Brain Tumors
Surgeons at Michigan’s Henry Ford Health System successfully treated a patient who suffers from a recurrent brain tumor by delivering a dose of radiation therapy directly on the tumor. This new approach could revolutionize treatment by delaying or preventing future tumor cells from regrowing. Called GammaTile Therapy, the surgically targeted radiation therapy was the first… Read more
Augmented Reality (AR) Becoming an Aspect of Surgery
ClariffEye, an industry-first solution that combines 2D and 3D visualizations, uses a 3D Augmented Reality (AR) system to enable surgeons to define and navigate through real-time. Royal Phillips announced the first patients had been successfully treated using ClariffEye at Sant Joan de Deu Barcelona Children’s Hospital in Spain along with the Armed Forces Hospital, Oman.… Read more
Fewer Imaging Exams Scheduled During Virtual Visits
New research published in the JAMA Network Open suggests primary care visits that take place via video or phone result in fewer imaging scan orders. The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled telehealth as a primary way for physicians to offer patient care. As patients stay home to limit exposure to the virus, physician follow-up care can… Read more
GE Plans to Form Three Public Companies
GE will form three industry-leading public companies concentrated on three sectors: aviation, energy, and healthcare. GE will retain 19.9 percent of shares in the new healthcare company, a spin-off of GE Healthcare, which will be fully functional by early 2023. As for renewable energy, GE plans to merge GE Renewable Energy, GE Power, and GE… Read more
Owners Can Now Repair Imaging Devices
A final rule was recently granted by the federal government that allows medical imaging equipment owners to repair their machines without intervention from the maker. This new rule shatters a copyright barrier that was previously in place. An exemption to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) allows servicers to work around medical device security controls… Read more
Samsung Introduces Novel V8: High-End Ultrasound System
Samsung, specifically NeuroLogica Corp., its United States healthcare subsidiary, recently introduced the V8: a high-end ultrasound system with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. The machine boasts improved image quality, usability, and enhanced accessibility for ultrasound technicians. The United States Food and Drug Administration recently cleared the V8 for commercial use. Two new AI functions include “NerveTrack,”… Read more
FDA Clears First Photon-Counting CT System
On September 30, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the world’s first photon-counting Computed Tomography (CT) scanner. Dubbed the Siemens Naeotom Alpha, the machine is a revolution in technology and represents the biggest shift in radiology in years. Laurel Burk, Ph. D., assistant director of the Diagnostic X-ray Systems Team in the… Read more