In a recent news release, the Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) highlighted gaps in communication regarding medical device recalls, noting that these gaps could be a significant threat to...
After its separation from parent company General Electric (GE) at the beginning of the year, GE HealthCare has already entered into an acquisition deal with the France-based IMACTIS. In announcing the...
For patients with prostate cancer, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided radiotherapy led to better outcomes than computed tomography (CT)-guided radiotherapy. This clinical trial supported claims...
According to the National Brain Tumor Society, about 700,000 people in the United States are currently living with primary brain tumors. Each year, an additional 88,970 people will be diagnosed with a...
Globally, approximately 273 million people have anemia, with women and children most likely to be afflicted. Roughly 38% of pregnant women and 43% of children are anemic. During pregnancy, anemia is...
The American Cancer Society states that each year there will be approximately 236,740 new lung cancer cases in the United States. The incidence rate is nearly equal between men and women. Additionally,...
Sepsis, caused by untreated infection, is a life-threatening syndrome that is a common complication of many diseases and procedures. According to a press release by Blu Biotech, 48.9 million people...
In a recent revolutionary clinical trial, researchers determined that they could restore walking in individuals paralyzed due to a spinal cord injury. According to the Nature publication, the lumbar...
On November 7, 2022, Eli Lilly announced the rollout of Tempo, the company’s personalized diabetes management platform. According to the press release, the platform is intended to help patients...
In a recent press release, Ardelyx announced the results of a survey on dialysis patients in collaboration with the National Kidney Foundation. The survey revealed that the majority, 80%, of patients...
In a recent article published in Clinical Radiology, researchers determined whether a transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) or an MRI was more accurate in detecting endometrial cancer. According to the...
A team of German radiologists conducted a small study of adolescents with previous COVID-19 infections and found ventilated and perfused lung parenchyma reductions compared to a healthy control...
In medical imaging — specifically magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) — helium is referred to as liquid gold because of its cooling properties. According to an article by Siemens Healthineers,...
Last week, Philips announced that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its magnetic resonance for calculating attenuation (MRCAT) imaging and simulation applications. The company’s MRCAT Head and...
On October 17, 2022, Lucid Hearing officially launched its line of over-the-counter hearing aids. The launch follows an FDA ruling earlier this year that allowed for the over-the-counter sale of...
Last week, GE Healthcare’s Pharmaceutical Diagnostic business announced that it was re-upping its iodine deal with Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (SQM). The long-term agreement will help GE...
Colonoscopies have long been a recommended preventive care measure for adults aged 45–75; however, a new study found that they are less beneficial than previously thought. The Nordic-European...
As the population in the United States continues to age, dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases have become an increasing concern. Diagnostic tools for Alzheimer’s disease are essential as...
On Tuesday, Google Cloud revealed its new Medical Imaging Suite that combines the accessibility of its cloud-based platform with a wide array of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) tools....
Data from the American Cancer Society suggests that approximately one in eight males will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Effective screening for prostate cancers allows for better treatments and...
