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India Today
07-05-2025
- Health
- India Today
Spot cancer sooner: North India's first AI-powered scanner launched
For better cancer diagnostics in India, a new PET-CT scanner using artificial intelligence (AI) capable of detecting tumours as small as 1.4 millimetres has been introduced in Gurugram. The 128 Slice Digital PET-CT scanner, called Omni Legend and developed by GE HealthCare, has been installed at Mahajan Imaging & Labs in Gurugram, a centre known for advanced diagnostics and medical imaging. The device is the first of its kind in North India. It uses advanced digital detector technology combined with artificial intelligence to deliver sharper images at a much faster speed. Most importantly, it does so with up to 60% less radiation exposure than traditional PET-CT models, making the process safer for patients. The 128 Slice Digital PET-CT scanner, known as Omni Legend and developed by GE HealthCare, has been installed at Mahajan Imaging's facility and is the first of its kind in north India.(Photo: Mahajan Imaging & Labs) The scanner was inaugurated by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who highlighted the urgent need for early cancer detection in India. "More than 70% of cancer cases in India are diagnosed at advanced stages. With tools like this, we have a better chance to detect cancer earlier and save more lives," he said. Data from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and The Lancet show that nearly two-thirds of cancer patients in India die after diagnosis, largely due to late detection. Experts believe that early diagnosis enabled by such technology could improve survival rates. The Gurugram facility also integrates a full-service pathology lab alongside the digital PET-CT unit, allowing for comprehensive diagnosis under one roof. Dr. Harsh Mahajan, founder of Mahajan Imaging, said the goal was to offer doctors everything they need for fast, accurate decision-making. The scanner was inaugurated by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who highlighted the urgent need for early cancer detection in India. (Photo: Mahajan Imaging & Labs) "By combining this scanner with full lab support, we are trying to ensure that patients get the right diagnosis at the right time," he said. Kabir Mahajan, chief operating officer at Mahajan Imaging, said the new scanner would also support ongoing research. "We're in talks with pharmaceutical companies to use this technology to track the effectiveness of new cancer treatments," he said, adding that Mahajan Imaging has introduced several advanced machines across its centres over the past year. The launch comes as India prepares to face an increase in cancer cases, with ICMR projecting more than 1.5 million new cases annually by 2025. The government is also ramping up its efforts, with plans to open 200 Day Care Cancer Centres in district hospitals and recent moves to remove import duties on 36 life-saving cancer drugs. Advanced diagnostic tools like the Omni Legend scanner could help reduce late-stage cancer diagnoses in the country.
India Gazette
04-05-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurates pathology lab at Mahajan Imaging & Labs
By Anamika Tiwari New Delhi [India], May 4 (ANI): Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday inaugurated the Omni Legend Digital PET-CT advanced medical imaging system and a pathology lab at Mahajan Imaging & Labs. Speaking to mediapersons, Union Minister Singh said stressed the growing importance of preventive healthcare, saying that it is not just the duty of medical professionals but a national responsibility. 'I must congratulate Dr Harsh Mahajan on this new addition to the Mahajan Imaging and Labs facility, which is now available in the national capital and, of course, in the township of Gurugram. Considering that today the entire emphasis is on preventive health care, which is not solely the responsibility of medical professionals, I believe it is more of a national responsibility, especially in the context of Prime Minister Modi's reminders,' Speaking to ANI, founder of Mahajan Imaging, Dr Harsh Mahajan, said that the Omni Legend PET-CT machine is fully digital and empowered with artificial intelligence and can detect even the smallest issues in the body. 'The Omni Legend PET-CT machine is fully digital and empowered with artificial intelligence. Because of this, it can detect even the smallest issues in the body. If cancer is developing anywhere, this machine can pick it up. There is a parameter called spatial resolution. The spatial resolution of this machine is 1.4 millimetres, whereas other machines currently have a spatial resolution of three to four millimetres. Lower spatial resolution allows for a much more detailed view, making it possible to detect even the smallest abnormalities and understand the extent of disease spread in the body,' Mahajan said. Dr Mahajan added that the machine uses a much lower radiation dose and operates at a very high speed, completing scanning quickly. 'Additionally, since this machine is fully digital, it uses a much lower radiation dose. This is beneficial for patients as radiation exposure is almost halved. The machine also operates at a very high speed, completing scanning quickly. This improves patient cooperation and convenience,' he said. (ANI)
