Industry News
Algorithm Outperforms Radiologists in Detecting Pneumonia on X-Rays
A deep learning algorithm developed by researchers from the Stanford University that evaluates chest X-rays for signs of disease has outperformed expert radiologists at diagnosing pneumonia in just over a month of its development. A paper about the algorithm named CheXNet, which can diagnose up to 14 types of medical conditions, was published November 14 on the open-access, scientific preprint website arXiv. More...21 Nov 2017
Philips and Nuance to Bring AI Directly into Radiology Reporting
Health technology company Royal Philips and Nuance Communications, Inc., a provider of intelligent voice and language solutions, will jointly bring artificial intelligence-based (AI-based) image interpretation and reporting capabilities to radiologists. More...21 Nov 2017
Philips to Highlight Healthcare Innovations at MEDICA 2017
Royal Philips will be showcasing innovative solutions, which help remove the bounds of care by seamlessly connecting people, technology and data, at MEDICA 2017, the world's leading medical trade fair taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from November 13 to 16, 2017. More...15 Nov 2017
Global Interventional X-Ray Market to Reach USD 3.12 Billion by 2021
The global interventional X-ray (IXR) equipment market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5 percent between 2016 and 2021 to reach an estimated market value of USD 3.12 billion by 2021. Value-based pricing, product differentiation, technology innovation and embracement of multi-modality integration in hospital segments will continue to drive the demand for IXR systems. These are the findings of Frost & Sullivan, a consulting and research firm. More...09 Nov 2017
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