Sept. 17, 2026 — Merge has launched MergeIQ, an artificial intelligence layer that embeds practical intelligence applications across the Merge platform. MergeIQ provides a scalable foundation for applying AI across radiology, cardiology, pathology and other imaging specialties.

Sept.21, 2026 — Radformation, a provider of intelligent automation solutions for radiation oncology, has expanded U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance (K261718) for EZFluence to include OptiPlan*, its automated VMAT planning module. The clearance makes OptiPlan available for clinical use in the United States, expanding access following its introduction in Europe and Canada. 

Sept. 16, 2026 —DeepHealth has received FDA 510(k) clearance for Chest XRay,¹ a chest X-ray computer-aided detection (CADe) solution built on a foundation model that detects and localizes suspected thoracic abnormalities on chest radiographs.

Sept. 11, 2026 — Researchers at the University of Virginia (UVA), led by Timothy Bullock, PhD, have published results from a Focused Ultrasound Foundation-funded preclinical study examining whether targeting immunosuppressive immune cells could enhance thermally ablative focused ultrasound for the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). The approaches did not improve focused ultrasound–mediated tumor control, but the results revealed several biological and safety challenges that could inform future combination strategies.

Sept.16, 2026 — For appropriately selected patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, preserving the bladder can be a curative treatment option rather than removing it, according to a new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). The recommendations support trimodal therapy as an alternative to bladder removal and provide guidance on the use of radiation therapy after surgery and for patients with metastatic or symptomatic disease.

Sept. 16, 2026 — Ultrasound AI, Inc., a developer of artificial intelligence for medical imaging with a focus on maternal-fetal health, has announced the issuance of two U.S. patents, bringing its U.S. portfolio to six granted patents. Issued on Sept. 1 and Sept. 15, the patents address pharmaceutical-exposure analysis and comprehensive medical assessment through medical imaging.

Sept. 16, 2026 — As urgent care centers and outpatient healthcare facilities expand their use of diagnostic imaging, the need for qualified radiologic technologists is growing. John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences (JPU) is responding with the launch of a new Limited Scope Radiography Bridge Program, providing qualified Limited Scope Radiographers with a streamlined pathway into JPU’s Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology program.

Sept. 16, 2026 — ETHERFAX, a provider of secure document exchange and cloud faxing, has expanded its solution suite with ETHERFAX Engage, a web-based cloud fax application. This follows the strategic acquisition of Weave Cloud Solutions and the launch of ETHERFAX  Flow earlier this spring.

 Sept. 15, 2026 — A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR) found that an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can meaningfully enhance brain aneurysm detection when used alongside radiologists. The findings provide important real-world evidence supporting AI as a clinical assistive tool for brain aneurysm detection.

Former ITN contributor and columnist Greg Freiherr passed away Sept. 10, 2026 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He was 72.

Freiherr was a technology journalist and an imaging industry consultant who reported on developments in radiology and health IT for more than 40 years and operated his own technology consulting service, The Freiherr Group.

Frehiherr authored ITN’s Last read column as well as feature articles and blogs and produced videos for the ITN audience. 

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