iSono Health Inc has recently signed an agreement with Abdul Latif Jameel Health to distribute ATUSA System, an AI-driven and portable 3D breast ultrasound scanner, in an initial 31 countries across the Global South covering the Middle East and North Africa, Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. This is expected to drive the 3D ultrasound systems market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the world, and the APAC region is no exception. Earlier age of onset and higher breast density are the two main factors contributing to the increased risk and demand for screening in this region compared to western countries.

GlobalData’s research reveals that the APAC region holds the largest market share and is expected to grow quickly, accounting for approximately 48% of the global ultrasound systems market. The market for 3D ultrasound systems is experiencing rapid growth in the APAC region when compared to 2D ultrasound.

Damini Goyal, Medical Devices Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The portable ultrasound scanner will make breast imaging painless, quick, and convenient. The availability of such medical devices with advanced features such as unique wearable accessories and software for automated image acquisition and analysis will significantly prove to be a smart solution for the APAC region, which is experiencing high demand for breast imaging devices.”

iSono Health Inc claims that the patented and FDA-cleared ATUSA system captures 3D images through automated scanning of the whole breast in just two minutes, independent of operator expertise. The device connects to a laptop or tablet for real-time image acquisition and 3D visualization; the data is transferred to a secure cloud for storage.

Goyal concludes: “Cloud-based artificial intelligence (AI) technology combined with automated ultrasound is an innovative and intelligent solution that enables detection and patient management at an early stage of cancer while providing personalized breast health monitoring. Given the benefits, it is expected that more companies will be investing in AI-based imaging analysis in upcoming years to transform breast care solutions which will empower women across the globe.”