CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) today unveiled Sonic DL for 3Dii, the newest addition to its effortless imaging portfolio, designed to accelerate MRI scans across a wide range of clinical applications. Sonic DL for 3D builds on GE HealthCare's deep learning innovation legacy and the success of AIR Recon DL, which has helped over 34 million patients to date.
Initially launched in 2023 for Cardiac MRI, Sonic DL provides up to 12 times scan acceleration while maintaining diagnostic quality. Now, GE HealthCare is extending Sonic DL to 3D volumetric imaging, designing it to broaden its applicability to brain, spine, orthopedic and body exams, in addition to cardiac. This expansion is intended to retain the same impressive 12x acceleration and reduce scan times by up to 86%.
Healthcare burnout has reached critical levels, with 63% of physicians and 49% of nurses reporting symptoms of burnout according to a 2023 American Medical Association survey. Rising workloads, time constraints, and staffing shortages contribute to high stress and fatigue among healthcare professionals, directly impacting patient care.
Sonic DL for 3D is designed to help enable faster, high-quality imaging for a majority of MR exams. By combining Sonic DL's speed with AIR Recon DL’s noise reduction technology, this deep learning integration empowers clinicians to significantly cut scan times, enhance image resolution by up to 55%, and enable faster diagnoses with greater ease.
"Today's unveiling of Sonic DL for 3D reinforces our commitment to advancing medical imaging," said Kelly Londy, President & CEO, Global MR at GE HealthCare. "Our deep learning portfolio has already seen great success with AIR Recon DL and Sonic DL for cardiac."
In neurology, Sonic DL 3D enables high-resolution imaging of complex brain structures. In orthopedics, it speeds up the imaging of joints and bones reducing scan times especially for those with mobility challenges.
"Now with Sonic DL's expansion into 3D... we're offering a combination of speed accuracy and clarity," added Londy.
GE HealthCare's ongoing investment in deep learning technologies supports its vision of sustainable MR access by equipping facilities with faster solutions aimed at reducing patient backlogs while increasing exam capacity.
"With Sonic DL's extended capabilities in three-dimensional imaging... we continue as top AI-integrated MR technology providers supporting precise diagnostics," concluded Londy.