Firm raises $80M toward rollout of whole-body scanner 10 times faster than traditional MRI Q Bio recently ballooned its fundraising total with contributions from Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.Read more about Firm raises $80M toward rollout of whole-body scanner 10 times faster than traditional MRI
Advanced MRI uncovers neurological insights in patients with Down syndrome The results support using magnetic resonance imaging biomarkers to study drug-based approaches for enhancing cognitive function.Read more about Advanced MRI uncovers neurological insights in patients with Down syndrome
Data reveals estimated cancer screening deficit of 9.4 million due to the pandemic There were sharp declines last year in testing to diagnose breast, colorectal and prostate cancers, experts reported in JAMA Oncology. Read more about Data reveals estimated cancer screening deficit of 9.4 million due to the pandemic
AI-powered coronary imaging platform gains CE mark approval The platform was designed to assist clinicians during percutaneous coronary intervention and other interventional procedures. Read more about AI-powered coronary imaging platform gains CE mark approval
SCAI 2021: Robotic-assisted PCI associated with strong patient outcomes, a high technical success rate The procedure's clinical success rate was 97.8%, researchers reported. Read more about SCAI 2021: Robotic-assisted PCI associated with strong patient outcomes, a high technical success rate
SCAI 2021: 98% of new TAVR programs developed in metropolitan areas Researchers tracked 554 TAVR programs that opened from 2012 to 2018, sharing their findings at the SCAI 2021 Scientific Sessions.Read more about SCAI 2021: 98% of new TAVR programs developed in metropolitan areas
Death of a woman who suffered allergic reaction to CT contrast prompts inquiry Peta Hickey, 43, was referred for an exam in 2019 as part of her company's corporate heart check program.Read more about Death of a woman who suffered allergic reaction to CT contrast prompts inquiry
Total knee AI/AR cleared for sales in the US The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a French startup for surgery software that combines AI with augmented reality and computer vision.Read more about Total knee AI/AR cleared for sales in the US
Cardiologists urge CMS to permanently allow virtual supervision for rehab services Six healthcare organizations, including the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association, signed the letter. Read more about Cardiologists urge CMS to permanently allow virtual supervision for rehab services
Doctors stuck at imaging crossroads have new tool to guide CAD decision-making A new AI methodology can help determine if stress testing or CCTA should be used to assess patients with chest pain—a common precursor to coronary artery disease.Read more about Doctors stuck at imaging crossroads have new tool to guide CAD decision-making