GE HealthCare has unveiled Sonic DL for 3Dii, designed to accelerate MRI scans across a wide range of clinical applications.
Initially launched in 2023 for Cardiac MRI, Sonic DL provides up to 12 times scan acceleration while maintaining diagnostic qualityiii. Sonic DL is now being extended to 3D volumetric imaging, designing it to broaden its applicability to brain, spine, orthopaedic and body exams, in addition to cardiac.
This expansion is intended to retain the same i12x acceleration and reduce scan times by up to 86 per cent.
Healthcare burnout has reached critical levels, with 63 per cent of physicians and 49 per cent of nurses reporting symptoms, according to a 2023 American Medical Association (AMA) survey.
Rising workloads, time constraints, and staffing shortages contribute to high stress and fatigue among healthcare professionals, directly impacting patient care. Addressing these challenges, Sonic DL for 3D is designed to help enable faster, high-quality imaging for a majorityv of MR exams.
By combining Sonic DL’s speed with AIR Recon DL’svi noise reduction technology, this deep learning integration is intended to enable clinicians to significantly cut scan times, enhance image resolution by up to 55 per cent, and enable faster, accurate diagnoses with greater ease.
In neurology, Sonic DL 3D is designed to enable high-resolution imaging of complex brain structures, allowing for quicker, clearer insights into neurological conditions. In orthopedics, it will help to speed up the imaging of joints, ligaments, and bones, reducing scan times to minimise patient discomfort, especially for those with mobility challenges.
By advancing speed and clarity in these critical areas, Sonic DL 3D helps to enhance clinical workflows, improve patient comfort, and support timely diagnoses.
“Today’s unveiling of Sonic DL for 3D reinforces our commitment to advancing medical imaging,” said Kelly Londy, president and CEO, Global MR, GE HealthCare.
“Our deep learning, effortless imaging portfolio has already seen great success with AIR Recon DL and Sonic DL for cardiac. Now, with Sonic DL’s expansion to 3D and its ability to combine with AIR Recon DL, we’re offering a combination of speed, accuracy, and clarity.
“We believe Sonic DL will be a game-changer in key clinical areas, substantially impacting our customers’ ability to deliver high-quality care while enhancing the capabilities of their existing systems through seamless upgrades.”
