US FDA approval was received on September 1 for 4DMedical's lung-imaging technology, CT:VQ, the world's first and only non-contrast, CT-based ventilation-perfusion imaging technology. This FDA clearance was described as "a historic moment in respiratory diagnostics" 4DMedical (4DX), founded by radiologist Andreas Fouras, has developed a patented lung imaging platform that uses X-ray technology and proprietary algorithms to create functional four-dimensional scans. The company can diagnose respiratory conditions earlier, faster, and with more precision than traditional CT scans, and is on the cusp of revolutionising respiratory diagnostics. The company's flagship product,...
By Diego Martín, Digital Integration Analyst According to the World Economic Forum, the use of artificial intelligence is estimated to create 170 million jobs. However, why do we seem to be more concerned about machines replacing us? According to the WEF, artificial intelligence will result in the displacement of 92 million jobs, which implies a net growth of 78 million jobs, taking into account the 170 million that will be created in the next five years alone. But why are these figures considerably less alarming than what appears in the...