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GE HealthCare Unveils AI-Enabled Urology Software Feature Prostate Volume Assist
Prostate Volume Assist (PVA) is the company’s proprietary urology-based artificial intelligence (AI) software feature designed to automate the manual process
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\nProstate Volume Assist (PVA) is the company’s proprietary urology-based artificial intelligence (AI) software feature designed to automate the manual process for generating prostate volume measurements\n\n\n\nNew AI software feature will be available for use on the bkActiv, bk3000/5000 and bkSpecto active imaging systems\n\n\n\nAddition of AI solution advances leadership in urological active imaging\n\n\n\n CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nGE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) today announced the launch of Prostate Volume Assist (PVA) urology-based artificial intelligence (AI) software feature. As a global leader in ultrasound-guided solutions in urology, this AI-based software feature is designed to support clinicians in prostate imaging, biopsies and guiding treatment. This new feature assists urologists by offering a solution that improves workflow and quickly captures prostate volume. The added functionality with PVA can determine calculations and measurements of the organ with an automated, one-click process.\n\n\nThe prostate volume is an essential measurement in the imaging workflow as it is helpful in identifying and planning treatment for several prostate diseases, including prostate cancer where these calculations are critical in determining prostate-specific antigen density (PSAD), a value used to detect and manage the disease.1 Prostate cancer impacts millions of men around the world and is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths.2 In 2020, prostate cancer accounted for 14.1 percent of all cancer cases in men and 6.8 percent of all cancer-related deaths in men.2 The disease burden of prostate cancer continues to increase, creating a need for effective prevention, management and treatment approaches.\n\n\n“Normally, clinicians determine prostate volume through a manual, repetitive process that requires measuring multiple dimensions and applying a mathematical formula,” said Fredrik Gran, Head of Innovation, Surgical Visualization and Guidance, Ultrasound at GE HealthCare. “Prostate Volume Assist uses artificial intelligence to automate this process with a single click, and yield results in less than two seconds. This technology provides an added level of support for urologists to improve efficiencies in the workflow and enable precision care.”\n\n\nPVA will be available on the bkActiv, bk3000/5000 and bkSpecto. The a...