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February 26, 2025
An Integrated Approach to Lung Cancer Screening
Amstelveen, the Netherlands, February 26, 2025 – At the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2025, Canon Medical takes a holistic approach to lung cancer screening by integrating advanced low-dose CT imaging, mobile units, AI-assisted Exam Workflow, and educational support. Designed for seamless scanning to reporting, it empowers healthcare providers to tackle workforce shortages, rising patient volumes, large image data, and the demand for faster, more accurate diagnoses.
Low-Dose CT Optimized for Lung Cancer Screening
Equipped with the Aquilion Serve SP CT scanner, CT Hybrid Elite delivers hospital-grade imaging, bringing the same trusted performance recognized in hospital environments since its debut at RSNA 2023 to both stationary and mobile screening programs. It features cutting-edge advancements such as:
- INSTINX: AI-assisted Exam Workflow Automation - Simplifies scan planning and ensures consistent imaging quality across operators, enhancing efficiency, reducing workload, and optimizing resource use.
- SilverBeam Technology: Silver-based additional X-ray beam filtration that optimizes the X-ray spectrum for ultra-low-dose scanning with improved visibility of lung apices, overcoming challenges posed by shoulder bone attenuation.
- Advanced intelligent Clear-IQ Engine (AiCE): Deep learning reconstruction for low-noise, high-quality images even at minimal radiation doses.
- The combination of SilverBeam and AiCE ensures consistent CT lung image quality with ultra-low dose.
Canon Medical introduces CT Hybrid Elite, a next-generation mobile CT unit that extends the reach of high-quality imaging beyond hospital settings. Whether for lung cancer screening (LCS), managing temporary patient overflow, facility renovations, or rural healthcare initiatives, CT Hybrid Elite offers an agile and cost-effective alternative to traditional hospital-based imaging.
Key benefits of CT Hybrid Elite include:
- Optimized mobility and cost-efficiency – A compact 2.9-meter-wide design eliminates the need for special transport permits, reducing logistical complexities and costs.
- Patient-centric, expandable design – A slide-out system enhances comfort and operational efficiency.
- Eco-conscious engineering – Solar-powered technology and high-insulation materials support sustainable healthcare initiatives.
- Flexible deployment – CT Hybrid Elite is ideal for public health programs, underserved regions, and urban areas, ensuring wider access to early detection.
"By supplying mobile units, Canon Medical helps to reduce the travel time, effort, and costs for individuals needing screening. Furthermore, this approach eases demand for hospital-based CT scanners while offering the flexibility to move between locations. In doing so, we not only broaden access to lung cancer screening but also support a wide range of imaging applications to serve larger communities and diverse healthcare needs."
Workflow optimization for data interpretation and reporting
From acquisition to reporting, Canon Medical streamlines lung cancer screening with intelligent workflow. This seamless approach ensures automated nodule detection with volume measurements, and structured reporting tools to ensure timely decision-making, enhancing efficiency while managing imaging demands and improving radiologist workloads.
Stuart Ferguson, European Director of Healthcare IT at Canon Medical Systems Europe, emphasizes the importance of robust IT infrastructure:
"Workflow optimization is an essential component of our broader Canon Healthcare IT solution portfolio. With workflow improvements, we are able to optimize reporting processes, ensuring a streamlined workflow that enhances productivity and clinical confidence."
Empowering Healthcare Professionals Through Education
By organizing educational events and sharing best practices, Canon Medical collaborates with global experts to tackle challenges such as accessibility and workflow optimization, helping healthcare professionals enhance lung cancer screening programs.
Jeroen Tijhaar, Sr. Clinical Manager at Canon Medical Systems Europe, highlights education's key role:
“Through its ‘Screen for Life. Breathe with Hope.’ initiative, Canon Medical fosters continuous learning. The Canon Medical Academy provides webinars, training, and resources to help healthcare professionals fully utilize advanced technology, with a strong focus on lung cancer screening.”
Value-Based Healthcare Through Integration
Canon Medical’s commitment to value-based care is at the core of its lung cancer screening solution. Through seamless integration of mobile imaging, workflow automation, and education, healthcare providers can:
- Increase screening capacity with limited resources,
- Optimize operational costs without sacrificing quality, and
- Improve early detection rates, leading to better patient outcomes.
Visit Canon Medical at ECR 2025 to experience firsthand how this fully integrated solution is revolutionizing lung cancer screening and shaping the future of radiology. Meet us at booth #319 in Expo Hall X3 and explore the R&MIS solution in front of the ECR building entrance.
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