Philips demonstrates innovation leadership in MR at RSNA
December 02 2019 - 12:30PM
December 2, 2019
- One million patient scans accelerated with Compressed
SENSE
- Philips and the University Medical Center of Leiden (LUMC)
jointly top performer in the multi-coil tracks with 8x acceleration
category of the fastMRI image reconstruction challenge, organized
by Facebook AI Research (FAIR) and NYU Langone Health
- Second team in which Philips participated, together with the
University of Amsterdam (UvA), the Amsterdam University Medical
Center (Amsterdam UMC), and Radboud University, was top performer
in the single-coil track with 4x acceleration category
Chicago, U.S. and Amsterdam, the Netherlands
– Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global
leader in health technology, today highlighted its latest advances
in MR to help increase productivity, improve the patient and staff
experience, and enhance diagnostic confidence. The company recently
marked the completion of its one millionth patient scan accelerated
with Compressed SENSE, an advanced solution that reduces exam times
by up to 50% [1]. At the 2019 Radiological Society of North America
(RSNA) Annual Meeting, Philips is also highlighting its Ambition
1.5T MR platform, the industry’s first and only commercially
available fully sealed magnet for more productive, helium-free
operations [2].
“Our accelerated Compressed SENSE scanning technology, combined
with a host of smart, AI-powered innovations, enables a step-change
in MR speed, productivity and workflow, while improving the
experience for patients and staff,” said Arjen Radder, General
Manager for MR at Philips. “At RSNA we’re also showcasing our
breakthrough Ambition 1.5T MR platform with its fully-sealed
BlueSeal magnet, which has received an enthusiastic reception from
healthcare providers worldwide since its launch last year.”
Yesterday, it was announced that Philips and the Leiden
University Medical Center (LUMC) were together the top performer in
the fastMRI image reconstruction challenge in the multi-coil tracks
with 8x acceleration category. A second team in which Philips
participated, together with the University of Amsterdam (UvA), the
Amsterdam University Medical Center (Amsterdam UMC), and Radboud
University, was the top performer in the single-coil track with 4x
acceleration category. The fastMRI challenge is a collaborative
research project between Facebook AI Research (FAIR) and NYU
Langone Health. The aim is to investigate the use of AI to make MRI
scans up to 10 times faster. By producing accurate images from
under-sampled data, AI image reconstruction has the potential to
improve the patient’s experience and make MRI exams accessible for
more people. Results will be presented leading AI conference
NeurIPS in Vancouver on December 14.
Faster scanning times increase productivity while
benefitting patients and staffCompressed SENSE is helping
imaging providers to reshape their practices. For example, by
replacing two older MR systems with the speed and quality of a
single Philips 1.5T MR system with Compressed SENSE, the Diagnostic
Imaging Center in Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S. has been able to
consolidate operations into a single building, saving nearly USD
500,000 a year in total costs [3]. In Japan, Kurashiki Central
Hospital’s Director of Radiological Technology and Vice President
of the Japan Association of Radiological Technologists, Dr Masayuki
Kumashiro, highlights the positive impact that the technology has
on the staff experience: “The shorter scan times achieved with
Compressed SENSE relieve the stress of a tight work schedule for
the MR staff,” said Kumashiro. “Technologists can spend the gained
time on increasing the image quality, or to take more time for
patient preparation and dealing with safety aspects.”
SmartWorkflow solutions driving a breakthrough in
workflow experience Improving MR speed and workflow is a
key area of attention for imaging providers. Combining powerfully
with Compressed SENSE, Philips’ latest SmartWorkflow solution
integrates guided patient setup and scanning automation, along with
AI-embedded technology including VitalEye, VitalScreen and
SmartExam [4], helping to save time and reduce staff stress by
simplifying the number of workflow steps.
When the patient is ready, Philips SmartWorkflow allows the
technologist to initiate the exam with a single touch. Scanning
begins immediately after the door is closed, and the system
automatically centers, plans, scans, and processes the resulting
images. As a result, patient setup can be done in less than one
minute, even for less experienced operators [5]. With this
breakthrough in workflow, a fully automated MR exam is now one step
closer.
Industry-first and only fully sealed magnet receives
customer and industry recognitionIncorporating Philips’
breakthrough BlueSeal fully-sealed magnet, the Ambition 1.5T MR is
the world’s first MR system to realize helium-free operations [2],
reducing the chance of potentially lengthy and costly disruptions,
and virtually eliminating dependency on a commodity with an
unpredictable supply. The fully-sealed system does not require a
vent pipe and is around 900kg lighter than its predecessor [6],
significantly reducing the siting challenges presented by
conventional magnets and lowering construction costs.
“The Hospitales Universitarios San Roque saved about EUR 80,000
(USD 89,000) in siting costs with Ambition 1.5T MR,” said Dr María
del Mar Travieso Aja, Head of Diagnostic Imaging Services at the
hospital. “Our safety procedures for patients and staff are
simplified. We also avoided issues with the quench pipe exit
location as the hospital is situated in a quiet area.” The Ambition
1.5T MR was also recently recognized by the U.S. Association for
Medical Imaging Management (AHRA), winning its inaugural Innovation
Award.
Philips is demonstrating its integrated portfolio of imaging
solutions at the 2019 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
Annual Meeting in booth #6730. For more Philips news from RSNA
click here and follow @PhilipsLiveFrom for #RSNA19 live
updates.
[1] Using Compressed SENSE technology and compared to Philips
exams without Compressed SENSE.[2] The Ambition 1.5T contains less
than 0.5% of the helium of a conventional system and this is
permanently sealed inside the device.[3] Results from case studies
are not predictive of results in other cases, which may vary.[4]
SmartExam is not available to patients with MR Conditional
Implants.[5] Based on in-house testing.[6] Compared to the 1.5T ZBO
magnet.
For further information, please contact:
Mark GrovesPhilips Global Press OfficeTel.: +31 631 639
916Email: mark.groves@philips.comTwitter: @mark_groves
About Royal Philips
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health
technology company focused on improving people's health and
enabling better outcomes across the health continuum from healthy
living and prevention, to diagnosis, treatment and home care.
Philips leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and
consumer insights to deliver integrated solutions. Headquartered in
the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging,
image-guided therapy, patient monitoring and health informatics, as
well as in consumer health and home care. Philips generated 2018
sales of EUR 18.1 billion and employs approximately 80,000
employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News
about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.
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