ThinkSono and Butterfly Network introduce an AI Training app to enhance healthcare professionals’ skills in diagnosing DVT with handheld ultrasound devices. The app, available via the Butterfly Garden AI Marketplace, aims to improve ultrasound proficiency and patient care outcomes globally.
ThinkSono Introduces New AI-Powered DVT Training App for Butterfly Network’s Handheld Ultrasound Devices
London, England, April 23, 2024 – ThinkSono, a company specialising in AI-driven medical imaging solutions, has unveiled a new application aimed at enhancing the training of healthcare professionals in diagnosing deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The release of the ThinkSono AI Training app has been achieved in collaboration with Butterfly Network, Inc. (NYSE: BFLY), known for its development of portable ultrasound technology.
The ThinkSono AI Training app was launched today and is available for download via the Butterfly Garden AI Marketplace. Initial access is available to users in the United States, Canada, Israel, India, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and several European countries including the UK, Germany, and France.
This new AI-driven platform aims to provide comprehensive training on performing compression ultrasound scans to detect DVT. By leveraging advanced algorithms, the app integrates seamlessly with Butterfly’s handheld ultrasound probes, allowing both medical students and clinicians to enhance their ultrasound skills in real-time.
The technology is designed to aid over 145,000 existing Butterfly iQ, iQ+, and iQ3 users in honing their DVT scanning capabilities, thereby aiming to improve patient care outcomes.
Fouad Al Noor, CEO of ThinkSono, stated, “We are committed to transforming ultrasound training through the power of AI. Our partnership with Butterfly Network extends this revolutionary training solution to a global audience of students, clinicians, and healthcare providers.”
The Butterfly Garden AI Marketplace serves as a platform for healthcare professionals to explore and implement AI applications within the Butterfly ecosystem. This integration allows clinicians to easily access and deploy tailored AI algorithms relevant to their specific medical specialties.
Darius Shahida, Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Business Development Officer at Butterfly Network, commented, “The launch of ThinkSono’s AI Training App is a significant milestone. This partnership is key to breaking down barriers in ultrasound adoption and utilisation, empowering more users with the tools needed for effective DVT assessment.”
The development of the ThinkSono AI Training solution highlights a crucial step in advancing AI-driven medical training. Medical institutions and healthcare providers can now access sophisticated AI algorithms that enhance the training of ultrasound technology, potentially improving proficiency and outcomes.
About ThinkSono: ThinkSono offers AI-driven medical imaging solutions aimed at revolutionising ultrasound interpretation and diagnosis. By leveraging AI technology, the company aims to improve healthcare training and patient outcomes.
About Butterfly Network: Founded in 2011 by Dr. Jonathan Rothberg, Butterfly Network seeks to democratise medical imaging through affordable and easy-to-use ultrasound technology. The company’s devices are commercially available in various regions around the world.
Note: The ThinkSono AI Training app is intended solely for training purposes and is not approved for clinical use or diagnosis. The app is currently only available on iOS devices compatible with Butterfly products.
