GE HealthCare has introduced three new advanced deep learning image processing and reconstruction solutions to expand its Effortless Recon DL portfolio.
Designed to enhance operational efficiency in radiology, the technologies aim to improve image quality, reduce scan times, and support patient outcomes. Additionally, GE HealthCare intends to address clinician burnout with these new tools.
According to the medical technology firm, deep learning, a subset of artificial intelligence (AI), enhances diagnostic accuracy and disease detection. This technology can improve patient outcomes across various clinical specialities.
GE HealthCare imaging president and CEO Roland Rott said: “At GE HealthCare, we’re ushering in a new era of image resolution with deep learning-powered imaging reconstruction.
“These AI-powered solutions not only enhance image quality but also streamline workflows, enabling radiologists to work more efficiently and cost-effectively.”
The first tool is Sonic DL for 3D, which is a deep learning innovation designed to reduce MRI scan times by up to 86%. It enhances resolution for brain, spine, orthopaedic, and body scans while maintaining acceleration speeds of up to 12x.
For neurology, Sonic DL for 3D enables imaging of complex brain structures, offering quicker and clearer insights into neurological conditions.
GE HealthCare’s Clarify DLvi nuclear medicine solution enhances bone single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) image quality, boosting diagnostic confidence.
In clinical evaluations, Clarify DL’s image resolution was rated better in 98% of exams, the medical technology firm said.
Unlike traditional noise reduction techniques that reduce contrast and resolution, Clarify DL maintains clarity, offering better imaging. It is designed for use with the GE HealthCare StarGuide SPECT/CT system.
For cardiac CT, the company has introduced TrueFidelity DL with a cardiac kernel, delivering detail at low doses.
This AI-powered tool enhances visual sharpness for confident reporting and image texture. It is intended for use with GE HealthCare’s Revolution Apex platform.
Sonic DL for 3D, Clarify DL, and TrueFidelity DL each utilise a Deep Neural Network (DNN) for image reconstruction. This technology enables the production of enhanced images with more details and quality.
GE HealthCare’s Effortless Recon DL portfolio also includes True Enhance DL, TrueFidelity DL, Precision DL, AIR Recon DL, Sonic DL, and Helix Advanced Image Processing tools.
Recently, the medical technology firm filed a 510(k) premarket application with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its deep learning technology, CleaRecon DL.
