Press Release: Cutting-edge deep learning solutions that work with radiologists to improve breast cancer detection to be launched in UAE
– Kheiron Medical Technologies partners with Atlas Medical to bring AI breast screening solution Mia® to UAE healthcare community
-Mia is the first and only AI-enabled independent reader for breast cancer screening to be commercially available in the UAE
DUBAI, 22 June 2021 – Mia®, a deep learning artificial intelligence (AI) solution that works with radiologists to improve breast cancer detection, avoid unnecessary biopsies and ultimately improve the patient experience for all women is being launched in the UAE.
UK-based Kheiron Medical Technologies has signed Atlas Medical LLC, a medical device and pharma distributor focused on bringing state-of-the-art healthcare technology to the UAE, to bring its Mia solution to the UAE market. With patented AI technology developed on more than three million breast images, Mia (Mammography Intelligent Assessment) is designed to support breast radiologists in making the critical decision to recall women for further testing based on their mammography screening.
Mia is the first solution of its kind to receive the CE (European regulatory clearance) mark for use as an AI-enabled independent reader for the detection of breast cancer. Through rigorous clinical studies and testing, Mia has learnt to read mammograms to the same level of detail as a consulting radiologist.
In double-reading mammography workflows where scans are reviewed by two radiologists, Mia can be deployed independently alongside a single human reader. This delivers the quality improvements needed to ensure the sustainability of breast screening services and frees up clinicians to spend more time with patients. Mia can also be deployed as a concurrent reader or in double reader triage.
Speaking at a signing ceremony between Kheiron and Atlas Medical held at Arab Health in Dubai, Alex Hamlow, Kheiron’s Chief Commercial Officer, said; “Our mission at Kheiron is to support breast screening professionals in the fight against breast cancer with proven and effective AI-enabled tools. We’re excited that Mia is the first AI independent reader solution available for use within the breast screening community in the United Arab Emirates. Based on its performance in the UK and Europe, Mia represents a major breakthrough in helping radiologists to dramatically improve breast cancer detection and patient outcomes.
“According to the WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, breast cancer was the most prevalent of all cancers detected in the UAE in 2020, accounting for 38.8% of all new cancer cases detected in women. I’m excited that Mia can help both radiologists and the women they care for,” Mr. Hamlow continued.
“We are looking forward to bringing the Mia solution to the breast screening community throughout the United Arab Emirates,” comments V. Kalyanasundaram, General Manager for Atlas Medical in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. “It has tremendous potential to transform breast screening for radiologists and for women. By improving radiologist productivity and empowering breast screening professionals to detect potential malignancies more accurately and quickly, Mia ultimately will help save more lives in the fight against breast cancer.”
Mia’s effectiveness has been proven in one of the most ambitious clinical studies in radiology AI to date and tested across multiple demographics and mammography devices. It was one of the recipients of the UK Government’s first AI in Health and Care Awards through which Mia is undergoing multiple deployments and clinical studies across 15 sites in the UK as a benchmark for how to integrate new, cutting edge technologies into the NHS safely and effectively. Kheiron and AI Advance are currently working with an Australian breast-screening provider to establish the protocols for a forthcoming clinical trial, details of which will soon be announced.
Mia will be commercially available in the UAE pending local requirements.
About Kheiron Medical Technologies
Founded in 2016 by Peter Kecskemethy and Tobias Rijken, Kheiron Medical Technologies is an applied science company focused on supporting cancer diagnostics with machine learning that works with radiologists so that every patient has a better fighting chance. Its initial focus is improving the outcomes for the more than two million women diagnosed globally every year with breast cancer. Operating in the United Kingdom, United States, and Europe, Kheiron is an international, multi-disciplinary team of senior clinicians, industry experts, engineers and machine learning scientists.
About Atlas Medical
Based in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Atlas Medical partners with leading medical device and technology manufacturers to bring high-value products and services to the UAE healthcare sector. Driven by the vision to ensure the best solutions are available, the company combines its experience in medical, pharmaceutical and hospital infrastructure with knowledge of local regulations and customer needs. This ensures Atlas Medical delivers on its commitment to total customer satisfaction.
For more information, please contact:
Gina Mehmert
VP, Global Commercial Marketing
Kheiron Medical Technologies