Sonio, a med-tech company focused on women’s and children’s health, was acquired by Samsung after its second FDA clearance in 2024, with plans to enhance AI-powered ultrasound solutions and improve maternal healthcare globally.
A new study in JAMA Oncology reveals that the common algorithm for detecting endometrial cancer is unreliable for Black women, recommending tissue biopsies over transvaginal ultrasounds due to nearly 10% of cancer cases being undetected by the latter.
Biomedical engineers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a technique using focused ultrasound and microbubbles to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier, enabling the delivery of immunotherapy drugs to treat brain cancer, as demonstrated in preclinical studies with large animal models.
The thorax plays a vital role in assessing respiratory health, with traditional evaluations relying on subjective methods, yet recent ultrasound technology showcased potential in detecting vocalization-induced vibrations, offering promise for improved diagnoses and understanding of lung pathologies.
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Researchers have developed a pH-responsive sticker for ultrasound monitoring, enabling early detection of anastomotic leaks post-surgery, with potential to revolutionize patient monitoring.
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SmartAlpha has partnered with Siemens Healthineers to provide AI-powered ultrasound solutions, aiming to enhance workflow efficiencies and clinical performance for sonographers and physicians globally, with a focus on improving medical imaging capabilities.
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GE HealthCare has launched an upgraded LOGIQ ultrasound portfolio, introducing new features and AI tools to streamline imaging, improve workflow, and provide advanced solutions tailored to clinician needs amid increasing global radiologist shortages and demands.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology engineers have created a postage stamp-sized ultrasound sticker to monitor deep organ stiffness, potentially enabling early detection of diseases like liver failure, with plans for use in ICU patients and future home monitoring.
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