New Bill Seeks $25M for Veteran Lung Imaging
The AIR CARE for Vets Act proposes a five-year pilot program to implement 4D imaging technology within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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New Bill Seeks $25M for Veteran Lung Imaging
The AIR CARE for Vets Act proposes a five-year pilot program to implement 4D imaging technology within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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New Imaging Method Tracks Lung Changes Following Aspiration
Researchers validated a technique using videofluoroscopic recordings to measure liquid infiltration and accumulation in the lungs.
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First Endobronchial Ultrasound Procedure at New Jersey Medical Center
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center successfully completed its first endobronchial ultrasound to diagnose pulmonary conditions.
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Fujifilm Launches Balloon-less Ultrasound Bronchoscope
Fujifilm’s EB-710US Ultrasound Bronchoscope features a balloon-less design to streamline workflow and reduce infection risks during pulmonary care.
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Delirium Screening, Fall Prevention, Pneumonia Prevention Improve Post-Surgical Outcomes
Implementing specific protocols for older surgical patients can reduce complications such as delirium, falls, and pneumonia.
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Ai Matches Radiologists in Detecting Pulmonary Embolism
A study of more than 32,000 CTPA scans found that artificial intelligence and physicians agreed on pulmonary embolism results nearly 98% of the time, though human review caught cases the software missed.
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Inhaled Pirfenidone May Stabilize Lung Fibrosis Scores
More than 70% of IPF patients receiving inhaled pirfenidone achieved stabilization or improvement in fibrosis scores at 24 weeks.
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4DMedical to Expand Software-Based Lung Imaging in US
4DMedical’s FDA-cleared CT:VQ provides ventilation and perfusion insights from CT imaging.
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Improving CT Radiation Dose Estimates
Investigators have developed a new method to improve radiation dose estimation in computed tomography called the size specific dose estimate slice averaged image.
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Eligible Women Receiving Mammograms Could Also Get Lung Screenings
Notifying women of their eligibility for low-dose CT scans for lung cancer while they are scheduling mammograms for breast cancer could increase lung screenings.
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Testing Low-Field MRI for Infants with BPD
CHLA researchers are investigating low-field MRI to safely capture both lung structure and function for infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).
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Only 16% of Americans Eligible for Lung Cancer Screening Are Tested
The American Lung Association launched a campaign to raise awareness about lung cancer screening and biomarker testing.
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Olympus Recalls Certain ViziShot 2 Flex Needles
Olympus recalled certain ViziShot 2 Flex (19G) products due to a potential patient safety issue caused by potentially deformed a-traumatic tips, according to the FDA.
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Mountainside Medical Center Partners with Eon on Lung Cancer Detection
A partnership between Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center and Eon will focus on enhanced lung cancer screenings.
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Portable Ultrasound Improved Dyspnea Diagnosis, Reduced Hospital Stays
New data suggests using portable ultrasounds to examine patients presenting with dyspnea led to better diagnoses, shorter hospital stays and big cost savings, but additional training and workflow integration is needed for clinicians.
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FDA Clears GE HealthCare Revolution Vibe CT System
GE HealthCare received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Revolution Vibe CT system, an imaging solution for coronary CT angiography (CCTA).
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FDA Clears CT-VQ Ventilation–Perfusion Imaging
CMS confirmed Category III CPT code reimbursement for 4DMedical’s CT:VQ, the first FDA-cleared non-contrast, ventilation–perfusion (VQ) imaging solution.
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FDA Clears Sentec’s LuMon EIT System
Sentec received FDA Clearance for its LuMon electrical impedance tomography (EIT) system, the first EIT system indicated for premature infants and spontaneously breathing patients in the US.
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GE HealthCare Launches Advanced Digital X-ray System
GE HealthCare’s floor-mounted digital X-ray system, Definium Pace Select ET is now available commercially.
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Telemedicine Tied to Significantly Lower Imaging Use
A new study suggests that telemedicine may reduce unnecessary imaging, supporting its use in virtual care models without increasing healthcare overuse.
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Olympus Releases Ai-powered Emphysema Screening Program
Olympus Medical’s SeleCT Screening Ai platform helps ID severe emphysema patients who may benefit from bronchoscopic lung volume reduction.
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Deep Learning Predicts Lung Cancer Risk from Single CT Scan
A deep learning model was able to predict future lung cancer risk from a single low-dose chest CT scan.
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GE HealthCare, Cincinnati Children’s Collaborate on Pediatric Imaging
The first pediatric Care Innovation Hub from GE Healthcare and Cincinnati Children’s will create diagnostic imaging technologies—MRI, CT, ultrasound, and molecular imaging—specifically designed for children.
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Laerdal Medical to Integrate Magic Ultrasound Skills Training Solutions
Laerdal Medical entered an exclusive global distribution agreement with Magic Ultrasound, a company specializing in ultrasound skills training solutions.
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