June 10, 2020 — In a new study, Johns Hopkins researchers found that testing people for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) too early in the course of infection is likely to result in a false negative test, even though they may eventually test positive for the virus.[1] This is important to understand since many hospitals are using these COVID tests to screen patients before imaging exams, diagnostic testing or procedures.

June 9, 2020 — Mirada Medical, a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) software for the treatment of cancer, has launched an online version of its autocontouring software, DLCExpert, which is now available for cancer treatment centers to use free of charge until July 31, 2020.

June 9, 2020 — More than 75 percent of hospitals and imaging centers that perform mammography across the United States have resumed breast cancer screening operations and exam volumes are recovering rapidly, according to indications from VolparaEnterprise statistical data.

In new QuickPoLL survey on imaging during the pandemic, responses were tallied from around 170 radiology administrators and business managers, who are part of an imagePRO panel created by The MarkeTech Group (TMTG), regarding the effects of COVID-19 on their business. TMTG is a research firm specializing in the medical device, healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

The true impact that COVID-19 has had on the medical imaging industry still remains to be seen, as hospitals and imaging facilities strive to figure out this “new normal,” and the world slowly starts to open back up from the p

June 8, 2020 — Siemens Healthineers and Geisinger have established a 10-year Value Partnership to advance and support elements of Geisinger’s strategic priorities related to continually improving care for their patients, communities and the region.

June 8, 2020 — Lunit announced that their AI solution for chest x-ray analysis is now being used and tested in more than 10 countries for COVID-19 management, providing assistance in chest X-ray interpretation during patient triage and monitoring.

June 5, 2020 — Mednax, a leading health solutions partner specializing in prenatal, neonatal, pediatric and radiology services, announced a number of steps it is taking as part of its aggressive transformational activity to position the company for long-term, sustainable growth.

June 5, 2020 — Although it is likely that existing ultrasound systems will be repurposed to treat COVID-19 patients, growth is still expected as companies plan to ramp up production.

June 5, 2020 — Vacancy rates for radiation therapists rose substantially since 2018, according to a survey performed this year by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. Researchers noted, however, the survey data was collected before the COVID-19 pandemic began affecting the surveyed clinical settings.

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