Cancer

DeepLook Medical’s DL Precise Software Receives Regulatory Approval in the UK

DeepLook Medical has recently achieved a significant milestone by receiving regulatory approval in the United Kingdom for its DL Precise software. DL Precise, an advanced visual enhancement software, distinguishes itself through its ability to uncover hidden data within medical images. Utilizing a sophisticated shape-recognition technique, the software provides clear, segmented, and measured views of target masses, enhancing the speed, accuracy, and consistency…

Fujifilm Healthcare Europe Introduces AMULET SOPHINITY for Enhanced Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Fujifilm Healthcare Europe has introduced the AMULET SOPHINITY digital mammography system at the European Congress of Radiology 2024. The system is designed to offer high-resolution imaging while utilizing low-dose X-ray radiation, aimed at enhancing the accuracy and comfort of breast cancer diagnostics. Breast cancer is the leading cancer among women in Europe, and with cancer diagnoses expected to rise, the need for…

New Technique Detects Ovarian Cancer Biomarkers in Urine

Researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) have introduced a novel method for detecting ovarian cancer by identifying specific biomarkers in urine samples. This development could lead to more accurate early diagnoses of the disease. The study, guided by Joseph Reiner, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of the Department of Physics at VCU’s College of Humanities and Sciences, utilized gold nanoparticles and nanopore sensing…

Innovate UK Grants £800K to Interdisciplinary Breast Cancer Therapy Project AI-VISION

Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, has awarded a significant grant of nearly £800,000 to a pioneering project, AI-VISION, aimed at advancing precision therapy in breast cancer treatment. This collaborative effort unites the expertise of cancer researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, with cosmology and astrophysics specialists from the University of Durham, and…

DeepLook Medical Raises $1.7M for AI-Driven Cancer Detection in Dense Breast Tissue

US-based healthtech company DeepLook Medical has raised $1.7M to enhance cancer detection in dense breast tissue through advanced visual enhancement technology. The company has introduced a pioneering AI technology platform tailored for identifying suspicious masses in women with dense breasts. This innovation is significant as approximately 45% of women have dense breasts, which increases their risk of breast cancer. Traditional mammograms can…

Hologic Receives FDA Clearance for Genius Digital Diagnostics System for Cervical Cancer Screening

Hologic has announced FDA clearance for its Genius Digital Diagnostics System, marking it as the first digital cytology system approved by the FDA that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced imaging to enhance cervical cancer screening according to the company. The solution aims to improve the accuracy of detecting pre-cancerous lesions and cervical cancer cells, streamline workflow in laboratories, and elevate patient…

Matrix Health and Care Secures Patent for Advanced Pelvic Assessment Device

Matrix Health and Care has been granted a patent from the USPTO for Matrix, an innovative self-use pelvic assessment tool aimed at enhancing gynecological examinations. Distinct from traditional speculums, Matrix emphasizes patient comfort and control, allowing for self-administration in clinical settings and integrating real-time data transmission for clinical evaluation and research. The patent marks a significant milestone for Matrix Health & Care…

Teal Health’s Clinical Trial Advances Cervical Cancer Screening with the Teal Wand

Teal Health is making strides in cervical cancer prevention with the SELF-CERV clinical study of its Teal Wand, an at-home self-collect device for cervical cancer screening. The study, underway at top health institutions such as Johns Hopkins, Yale University, and the University of Colorado, supports FDA submission and approval of the device. Teal Health’s initiative aims to provide a convenient and less…