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Learn about 4DMedical’s latest developments and future projects as well—all aimed at significantly improving early detection, diagnosis, and therapeutic strategies for a range of pulmonary conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and lung cancer.
Lung Function
21 February 2026

Lung Imaging in 2026: How Functional CT and New Investments Are Changing the Game

Lung disease is a global health challenge. Conditions like COPD, emphysema, and lung cancer affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide, yet many patients are still being diagnosed too late. Traditional imaging has focused on structure: identifying nodules, masses, or obvious tissue changes. In 2026, the field is rapidly evolving
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4DMedical CT:VQ - Ventilation and Perfusion Analysis - Maximum Contrast and No Injections
20 January 2026

4DMedical Secures US$100+ Million Funding to Accelerate U.S. Expansion and increase Technology Dominance in Software-Based Lung Imaging

Funding will scale hospital deployments for groundbreaking CT:VQ™ imaging product, strongly advance R&D, support early adopters at Stanford, Cleveland Clinic, University of Miami, UC San Diego Health, and more 4DMedical, the leader in software-based respiratory imaging technology, today announced US$100+ million (AU$150 million) in new institutional placement. The investment will
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4DMedical CT:VQ - Ventilation and Perfusion Analysis - Maximum Contrast and No Injections
19 December 2025

Aunt Minnie: 4DMedical inks major distribution agreement for CT:VQ™

New coverage from AuntMinnie.com: Philips will distribute 4DMedical’s CT:VQ™ across healthcare systems in the U.S. and Canada, expanding access to non-contrast CT-based ventilation and perfusion mapping.
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Early COPD Detection
10 October 2025

Catching COPD Early: Why Timing Could Save Your Lungs

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is one of the most common lung conditions in the world—yet it remains deeply underdiagnosed. In the United States alone, over 12.5 million people are known to have COPD, but millions more may be living with it. One of the main reasons for this
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4DMedical CT:VQ - Then: Structural Only and Now: See the Physiology
12 September 2025

CT:VQ™ Redefines Lung Imaging: FDA Clearance Makes Non-Contrast V/Q Scans a Reality

In a landmark move for pulmonary diagnostics, 4DMedical’s CT:VQ™ earned FDA 510(k) clearance in September 2025, marking it as the first and only non-contrast ventilation–perfusion (V/Q) imaging solution. The technology is available via routine chest CT scans. With CMS confirming reimbursement under Category III CPT codes (on top of the
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CT:VQ™ Non-Contrast Lung Ventilation Perfusion
04 September 2025

4DMedical’s CT:VQ™ Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance; First-and-Only Non-Contrast VQ Imaging

4DMedical, a leader in advanced respiratory imaging, today announces U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for CT:VQ™, the world’s first and only non-contrast, ventilation–perfusion (VQ) imaging solution. In parallel, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has confirmed reimbursement for CT:VQ under Category III CPT codes;
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Veterans holding their lungs - color-mapped with XV LVAS®
15 July 2025

New Study Underscores XV Technology’s Power to Detect Hidden Lung Disease

A major new multi-center study published in Respiratory Research (July 2025) demonstrates that 4DMedical’s X-ray Velocimetry Lung Ventilation Analysis Software (XV LVAS®) can reveal early and subtle forms of small airways disease that are often missed by standard tests like spirometry and CT scans. Researchers from Vanderbilt University, Johns Hopkins,
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XV LVAS - XV Scanner Bronchiectasis
11 July 2025

Innovative XV Technology Shows Promise for Detailed Lung Function Assessment in Bronchiectasis Patients

A new study led by UNSW Sydney researchers demonstrates the feasibility and promise of the innovative XV Scanner™ with XV LVAS®, non-invasive imaging tools developed by 4DMedical, for assessing regional lung function in adults with bronchiectasis caused by Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) and other conditions.
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Perfusion Education
27 June 2025

Understanding Lung Perfusion: What is it? Why does it matter? And how is it measured?

Lung health is essential for overall wellbeing. A key aspect of healthy lungs is their ability to efficiently transfer oxygen into the blood. This process relies on both the flow of air (ventilation) and the flow of blood (perfusion) through the lungs. While ventilation is about how well air moves
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