Aclarion Announces Updated Product Release That Expands MRI Scanner Access for Nociscan Solution
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The release of Nociscan 2.6 represents a significant advancement in the field of diagnostic imaging for chronic low back pain (cLBP). The ability to measure pain biomarkers in the lumbar spine through augmented intelligence algorithms offers a potential paradigm shift in spinal diagnostics. This technology could lead to more accurate diagnoses, personalized treatment plans and potentially improved patient outcomes. The expansion of compatibility beyond Siemens MRI scanners increases the addressable market for Aclarion's product, potentially accelerating adoption and usage.
From a research perspective, the implications of this technology are substantial. It may reduce the need for invasive procedures by providing a non-invasive method to pinpoint the source of pain. Furthermore, the data collected could contribute to a deeper understanding of cLBP, facilitating the development of new treatments. The expansion of Nociscan's compatibility is likely to be met with interest from the medical research community, as it allows for broader clinical validation and research opportunities.
The expansion of Nociscan's compatibility to additional MRI scanners is a strategic move that can significantly impact Aclarion's market share and revenue potential. The MRI market is competitive, with several major players, so broadening the accessibility of Nociscan is crucial for capturing a larger segment of the market. The ability to integrate with multiple MRI brands eliminates a previous barrier to entry for healthcare providers and may lead to increased MRI activations, as highlighted by the CEO.
Market adoption is often influenced by key opinion leaders and the emphasis on surgeon activations suggests a targeted marketing approach. By focusing on surgeons who influence surgical decision-making, Aclarion could see a more rapid uptake in clinical settings. The long-term benefits for Aclarion include not only increased sales but also the potential establishment of Nociscan as a standard tool in spinal diagnostics, which would solidify its market position.
Aclarion's Nociscan 2.6 product release aligns with the broader healthcare industry's trend towards precision medicine and enhanced diagnostic tools. Chronic low back pain is a prevalent issue with significant direct and indirect costs to healthcare systems worldwide. By potentially offering a more accurate and efficient diagnostic solution, Aclarion positions itself at the forefront of a high-demand market segment.
The healthcare industry is increasingly adopting technologies that can demonstrate cost-effectiveness and improved patient care. If Nociscan can show that it reduces misdiagnoses, unnecessary surgeries and overall healthcare costs while improving patient outcomes, it could receive strong support from both healthcare providers and payers. The expansion of MRI compatibility is a critical step towards widespread clinical adoption and could be a key driver for future growth for Aclarion.
Nociscan is the first augmented intelligence platform to measure pain biomarkers in the lumbar spine
This new product release expands accessibility of Nociscan on the worldwide MR market
Builds on preexisting compatibility with Siemens
BROOMFIELD, CO, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Aclarion, Inc., (“Aclarion” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ACON, ACONW), a healthcare technology company that is leveraging biomarkers and proprietary augmented intelligence algorithms to help physicians identify the location of chronic low back pain (cLBP), announced today the product release of Nociscan 2.6 which includes support for additional leading magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners. With this product release Nociscan can now be performed on MRI machines beyond those manufactured by Siemens.
“This important technical milestone expands Nociscan access to healthcare providers and patients throughout the world in a very significant way,” stated Brent Ness, CEO of Aclarion. “One of the key catalysts we have encouraged investors to focus on is MRI activations for our key opinion leader surgeons and other surgeons interested in using Nociscan in their surgical decisioning process. MRI compatibility with Nociscan has been historically limited to machines manufactured by Siemens. Although Siemens is a major player in the MRI market, we will not rest until Nociscan is available on the leading MRI machines of all manufacturers. The 2.6 product release is a major milestone toward this objective and will facilitate near term surgeon activations in markets we have had to throttle until now.”
The advancement of augmented intelligence decision support solutions, like Nociscan, is rapidly improving the lives of millions of patients. Aclarion is honored to be leading the industry in addressing a global healthcare problem that impacts approximately 266 million people who suffer from degenerative spine disease and low back pain.
“Aclarion’s mission is to change the paradigm in spinal diagnostics and for Nociscan to become the standard decision support tool used to diagnose and treat chronic low back pain,” said Ryan Bond, Chief Strategy Officer. “Adding capacity for Nociscan has been part of our strategy, and we are pleased with this development, which advances our journey to standard of care.”
About Aclarion, Inc.
Aclarion is a healthcare technology company that leverages magnetic resonance spectroscopy, proprietary signal processing techniques, biomarkers, and augmented intelligence algorithms to optimize clinical treatments. The Company is first addressing the chronic low back pain market with Nociscan, the first, evidence-supported, SaaS platform to noninvasively help physicians distinguish between painful and nonpainful discs in the lumbar spine. Through a cloud connection, Nociscan receives magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) data from an MRI machine for each lumbar disc being evaluated. In the cloud, proprietary signal processing techniques extract and quantify chemical biomarkers demonstrated to be associated with disc pain. Biomarker data is entered into proprietary algorithms to indicate if a disc may be a source of pain. When used with other diagnostic tools, Nociscan provides critical insights into the location of a patient’s low back pain, giving physicians clarity to optimize treatment strategies. For more information, please visit www.aclarion.com.
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