July 23rd 2024
For women with dense breasts, the combination of mammography and supplemental breast ultrasound had a 36.4 percent higher sensitivity rate for detecting breast cancer in comparison to the combination of mammography and adjunctive AI, according to a new study.
Philips Unveils New Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Application for EPIQ Elite Device
September 8th 2023The Microvascular Imaging Super Resolution Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound application reportedly leverages micro-bubble contrast media to provide enhanced spatial resolution for imaging of malignant lesions.
Cadwell Industries Launch Neuromuscular Ultrasound Device
August 30th 2023Offering a variety of enhanced features for image optimization and improved workflow efficiencies, the Sierra NMUS1 device reportedly includes the first software specifically designed for neuromuscular ultrasound applications.
Viz.ai Gets FDA Nod for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Module
August 16th 2023The De Novo approval for Viz HCM, which assesses electrocardiograms with artificial intelligence (AI) to identify possible cases of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), is the 12th FDA clearance of algorithms on the Viz.ai Platform.
CMS Approves NTAP Reimbursement for AI-Powered EchoGo Heart Failure System
August 3rd 2023In what may represent the first CMS approval of a new technology add-on payment (NTAP) for an artificial intelligence (AI)-based heart failure detection platform, use of the EchoGo Heart Failure system will be eligible for up to $1,023.75 in NTAP reimbursement per acute hospital in-patient stay as of October 1, 2023.
Researchers Note Lack of Benefit with AI in Women with Dense Breasts
July 28th 2023In a study of over 1.300 women with dense breasts, the combination of mammography and ultrasound had a recall rate of 11.7 percent, a specificity rate of 89.1 percent and an accuracy rate of 89.2 percent in comparison to a 21.4 percent recall rate, 79.4 percent specificity and 79.5 percent accuracy for the combination of mammography, ultrasound, and artificial intelligence (AI).
Ultrasound-Derived Fibroid Mapping Technology Gets FDA Nod
July 24th 2023The newly FDA-cleared Fibroid Mapping Reviewer Application, which allows the creation of 3D uterus models from ultrasound images, reportedly facilitates diagnosis and interventional procedures for patients with uterine fibroids.
Ultromics Gets HCPCS Code for AI-Powered EchoGo Heart Failure Device
July 6th 2023An artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled platform that can reportedly diagnose heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) through analysis of a single echocardiogram view, the EchoGo Heart Failure now has a HCPCS code for use of the technology in outpatient settings for Medicare beneficiaries.
Philips Set to Showcase Ultrasound Compact 5500CV at ASE Conference
June 22nd 2023The new portable ultrasound device, which is being showcased at the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) conference, offers enhanced cardiac imaging as well as shared transducer interoperability and workflows with existing EPIQ CVx and Affiniti CVx ultrasound systems.