February - 202019experience when entering the bore of a standard full tube CT scanner.Portable, Precise, Unparalleled CT ScannersMoving the innovation needle forward, xCAT IQ, Xoran's ultra-compact, mobile, cone beam CT scanner, on the other hand, is exclusively designed for the neurosurgical suite and neuro ICU. The device provides real-time CT scans of the brain and is applicable for bone window imaging. "Because the xCAT IQ is highly maneuverable (allowing 360-degree rotation) in tight spaces and easy-to-use, patients can be scanned directly at their point-of-care and need not be transported out of surgery or recovery to a remotely located radiology suite for an often-necessary CT scan," adds Laura. xCAT IQ has applications in ENT, otology, minimally invasive cochlear implants, as well as cranio-maxillofacial surgeries.ENT surgeons and practice administrators that have integrated Xoran's point-of-care CTs into their practice have witnessed improved productivity, profitability, and patient satisfaction. In fact, surgeons using the products state that the intraoperative CT scanners enable them to improve their clinical outcomes in sinus and cochlear implant surgeries and to reduce the need for revision surgeries.Enhancing Offsite Storage and BackupAlongside the suite of specialized CT scanners, Xoran also offers a HIPAA compliant, web-based medical image viewing and archival tool, XoranConnect, which provides online viewing, offsite archival and backup of scanned images along with access to the information for both providers and patients. Currently, the service complements the MiniCAT product suite, and Xoran is working on expanding this capability for the xCAT IQ. "We are also planning to integrate machine learning and AI-powered algorithms to XoranConnect. This would allow remote diagnosis validation," mentions Laura. Thus, with Xoran's state-of-the-art scanners aided by artificial intelligence, early stroke detection--both in the emergency room and through telemedicine in rural, suburban, and urban areas--will allow for improved outcomes and reduced hospital stays.Continued Innovation along the WayRecently, Xoran received an eight million dollar SBIR grant funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This funding will help the firm integrate and commercialize its xCAT IQ with surgical navigation and develop a mobile CT imaging solution for the spine. "It will make minimally invasive neurosurgery procedures safer and more widely available. Access to a low dose, affordable yet incredibly nimble, imaging system means that patients can be treated more quickly, accurately, and comfortably," exclaims Laura. The Xoran team also believes this grant will enable the firm to continue to innovate and support its mission of providing convenient and simple CT technology that improves patient outcomes at lowered costs. Xoran's xCAT IQ is a truly mobile volume CT designed for use in the OR and ICU. The company's flagship MiniCAT is an in-office, point-of-care imaging solution for ENT and allergy physicians
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