EMVision scanner device successfully identifies stroke

Brain imaging company EMVision Medical Devices has revealed what it called ‘exceptional’ results for its world-first emu scanner to identify stroke and stroke type. In total 307 participants were enrolled in the EMView trial and scanned with the EMVision emu brain scanner (pictured) at Liverpool Hospital, Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Princess Alexandra Hospital, including…

EMVision reveals first responder stroke scanner

Brain imaging company EMVision Medical Devices has completed fabrication of the company’s First Responder (Gen 2) Proof of Concept device (pictured). The First Responder device represents an opportunity to fundamentally transform stroke and traumatic brain injury outcomes for patients by delivering neurodiagnostic technology directly to the point of care, including in ambulances, according to the…

EMVision’s positive results in stroke detection

Medical imaging manufacturer EMVision Medical Devices has reported positive interim analysis from the latest clinical trials of its lightweight stroke imager. The multi-site clinical trials were focused on developing EMVision’s neurodiagnostic AI algorithms to aid in the diagnosis of suspected haemorrhagic or ischaemic stroke. EMVision is one of two Australian companies developing lightweight imaging devices…

Micro-X reveals details of its in-ambulance CT scanner – video

Carbon fibre nanotube X-ray manufacturer Micro-X has released new video (below) and images of its lightweight in-ambulance CT scanner designed for early detection of stroke. The imager, developed under an $8 million contract with the Australian Stroke Alliance, shows how the company’s miniaturised X-ray emitters could bring mobile stroke diagnosis to the patient to reduce…

EMVision further develops its portable stroke scanner

Medical imaging manufacturer EMVision Medical Devices is further developing its innovative portable brain scanner. The company’s first generation scanner, which uses microwave imaging techniques to detect strokes at the point of care, is undergoing clinical testing. Now the Brisbane company has assembled an advanced 28-antenna prototype of its 2nd generation ultra-light weight helmet scanner (pictured)…