Imaging Biometrics and GE HealthCare expand agreement

Imaging Biometrics Imaging has entered an expanded distribution agreement with GE HealthCare.

Under the new terms, GE HealthCare will now distribute Imaging Biometrics’ Fractional Tumor Burden (FTB) Express and QSMetric software applications with the company’s IB Neuro and IB Delta T1 platforms.

Delta T1 maps provide delineation of contrast-enhancing regions, while IB Neuro generates standardized (quantitative) MR DSC perfusion images of relative cerebral blood volume. These outputs serve as inputs for Fractional Tumor Burden (FTB) maps, which deliver automated visualization of tumor versus nontumor tissue and treatment effects within enhancing regions. FTB Express accelerates this process, Imaging Biometrics said.

QSMetric is a patented quantitative susceptibility mapping software application that processes gradient echo brain images to visualize tissue structures and measure susceptibility values. This capability supports a broad range of clinical applications, including targeting for deep brain stimulation surgery and neurodegenerative disease assessment, according to the firm.