Neusoft Medical's "quasi-photon" CT was grandly launched, leading the revolution in imaging technology

Since the first CT machine was introduced in 1971, this imaging technology based on X-ray absorption differences and computer reconstruction has undergone a leapfrog development from "black-and-white images" to "color spectral imaging", and from "slow tomography" to "millisecond-level cardiac imaging". For more than fifty years, CT technology has not only reshaped the boundaries of medical diagnosis but also become a key indicator for measuring a country's medical technology level.

It is worth mentioning that in this global technological competition, China's high-end medical equipment industry is gradually transforming from a follower to an innovator. Among them, the birth of Neusoft Medical's "quasi-photon CT" is the latest footnote to this journey.

On June 5th, Neusoft Medical held the online launch event of the NeuViz Epoch Elite "quasi-Photon CT". With an ultra-high spatial resolution of 46.5lp/cm, it initiated the "ultra-high definition era" of CT.

Obviously, from once breaking the technological blockade to achieve a breakthrough of zero, to now constantly challenging the limits and setting new technological heights; From laying the foundation for domestic medical equipment to growing into a globally renowned industry benchmark, Neusoft Medical has injected vitality into the long-term development of high-end medical equipment in China.

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Awakening of Clinical Needs

Improving efficiency and quality, image quality is the lifeline

At present, in the face of the sharp increase in the volume of CT examinations, the dual demands for efficiency and quality on the clinical front line are becoming increasingly urgent.

Technologies such as automatic positioning and intelligent scanning planning have reduced human intervention, but all technologies should serve image quality. This is a strong appeal from a senior radiologist: "We must never sacrifice quality for efficiency. Whether we can accurately capture the subtle features of the lesion directly affects the fate of the patient."

He took early bone tumors as an example. Minor bone destruction or subtle abnormalities of trabeculae are highly likely to be missed in low-resolution images, causing patients to miss the golden treatment period. The same is true for coronary imaging and lung screening - high-resolution images are the uncompromising cornerstone of precise diagnosis.

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The way to break the deadlock:

Quasi-photon CT defined a new height at 46.5lp/cm

In response to the clinical call, Neusoft Medical has chosen to return to the essence of technology. The answer sheet it submitted - NeuViz Epoch Elite "Photon CT", with an astonishing spatial resolution of 46.5lp/cm, has shocked the industry and become the world's only energy integration detector CT that can rival the photon counting CT.

This landmark breakthrough stems from Neusoft Medical's disruptive innovations in the two core areas of hardware and software:

▪ Diamond-grade precision engraving detector: The revolutionary UHD ultra-thin layer detector adopts diamond-grade cutting technology, breaking through the minimum unit size to within 0.4mm. Combined with high-precision 3D printed grating and silicon United integrated technology, it greatly reduces signal interference and loss.

▪Deep Learning reconstruction engine: The first domestic ClearInfinity reconstruction algorithm based on deep learning, breaking through the limitations of traditional FBP and iterative algorithms, intelligently separating noise from effective information through convolutional neural networks, and balancing high-quality imaging and reconstruction efficiency. This algorithm is also the only domestic CT deep learning reconstruction technology selected for the Chinese expert consensus.

The synergy of hardware refinement and intelligent algorithms enables the device to achieve the industry's thinnest layer collection capability of 0.156mm, leaving no place for tiny lesions to hide. As a result, Neusoft Medical has become a leader in ultra-thin CT detectors.

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Return to the original intention：

The Mission and Future of Domestic medical equipment

The birth of quasi-photon CT is the result of Neusoft Medical's nearly 30 years of dedication to the CT field and its commitment to clinical practice. As Wu Shaojie, the CEO of Neusoft Medical, said at the press conference, "The resolution of 46.5lp/cm not only sets a new height for domestic CT, but also marks a strategic milestone in breaking the international monopoly and achieving independent control of high-end medical equipment."

Professor Wen Ge, the director of the Department of Imaging Diagnosis at Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University, said that Neusoft Medical, as a leading domestic imaging equipment enterprise, has continuously innovated in the field of ultra-high-end CT with its independently controllable R&D system. The advent of the NeuViz Epoch Elite CT will undoubtedly become a milestone in the history of the development of domestic CT. This brand-new design of the imaging chain oriented towards clinical needs marks that domestic medical equipment has the hard power to compete on the same stage with international giants.

Professor Li Zhen, the director of the Department of Radiology at Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, pointed out that Neusoft Medical, as a domestic equipment manufacturer, has been working hard on the path of independent innovation, which has led to an improvement in the performance of domestic CT products. The NeuViz Epoch Elite CT is a powerful manifestation of its innovative achievements and has set an example for the development of domestic medical imaging equipment. It is hoped that in the future, Neusoft Medical will continue to rely on its spirit of independent innovation and craftsmanship to develop more high-performance medical equipment, making greater contributions to the continuous development of front-line clinical diagnosis and treatment and the precise diagnosis of diseases.

When the noisy parameter competition blurred the essence of the technology, Neusoft Medical recalcitated the direction of CT development with a hardcore innovation - only by returning to clinical needs and taking image quality as the core can the industry truly progress.

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At present, CT, as one of the most common medical imaging devices in clinical applications, plays an important role in medical diagnosis. With the characteristics of fast scanning time and clear images, it can be used for the examination of various diseases and has been widely configured in hospitals around the world.

From the development of China's first CT in 1997 to break the international monopoly, to the current NeuViz Epoch Elite leading the "quasicron CT" technological revolution, Neusoft Medical's "technological boom" has confirmed the rise of China's high-end medical equipment industry. The advent of NeuViz Epoch Elite also heralds the arrival of a new era: China's high-end medical equipment has the ability to define technological heights.

In the future, with the deep integration of technologies such as AI, 5G communication and new materials, high-end medical equipment will accelerate its evolution towards "precision, intelligence and minimally invasive". Driven by the mission of "building a manufacturing power" and "Healthy China", this technological revolution led by image resolution will eventually benefit every hospital and every patient.