Lawrence Tanenbaum M.D., FACR
Chief Technology Officer & Vice President, RadNet Inc., USA
“For most MR Practices the most common exam that we perform is the lumbar spine and AI driven tools can be highly impactful. These exams are laborious to report and far from standardized within and across practices. CoLumbo is a powerful tool that impacts the quality and value of lumbar spine MR reporting, assisting in standardization, completeness and consistency.”
Timothy Ganey, M.D.
Chief Technical Officer, VIVEX Biologics, USA
“CoLumbo performs segmentations and various measurements of the lumbar spine MRI images in a matter of seconds. It has the potential to reach reliability similar and even above the human level. Our company used CoLumbo to measure lumbar disc heights. Thus, we were able to save time and get valuable insights.”
Samir Lounis
CEO, Imapole Lyon Villeurbanne, France
“CoLumbo is a very advanced solution to the study of Lumbar Spine MRI. In addition to reading lumbar spine MRIs, CoLumbo is able to combine with the iconographic analysis the clinical elements of the patient.”
Douglas Beall, M.D.
Chief of Radiology Services, Clinical Radiology of Oklahoma, USA
“AI that can interpret a lumbar spine MRI. Not only detects pathology, but it generates a radiology report as well. Combined with treatment recommendations, it can be a see and treat tool.”
Christopher Hancock, M.D.
Neuroscience physician at Halo Diagnostics, USA
“Radiologists know it's both tedious and time consuming to measure intervertebral disk and vertebral body heights reliably for comparison. We had been searching for an automated segmentation tool of the spine that would assist in these measurements. Along came CoLumbo for use in our clinical trial.”
Douglas J. Spiel, M.D.
Board Certifications in Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Pain, USA
“CoLumbo Smart Soft is a novel, user friendly, AI tool with numerous applications in the clinical fields of both Radiology and Spine Intervention. Computer driven notations and measurements eliminate interobserver variability and deliver a concise picture of pathology.”
Derrick Wagoner, D.O.
Interventional Pain physician at GERSHON PAIN SPECIALISTS LLC, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
“CoLumbo is an excellent tool for radiologists who seek accuracy and error omission in their workflow. As the software continues to improve, I believe that it will become a standard for interpreting spine imaging.”
Latest News & Updates
CoLumbo Joins Harrison.ai Open Platform to Advance AI Innovation in Medical Imaging
Smart Soft Healthcare has joined the Harrison.ai Open Platform, strengthening collaboration in medical imaging AI and supporting the development of more transparent, innovative, and clinically focused AI solutions for diagnostic imaging.
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Smart Soft Healthcare Partners with HealthCare Konnect to Advance AI-Powered Diagnostic Imaging
Smart Soft Healthcare, the developer of CoLumbo AI Spine MRI Analysis Software, is pleased to announce a new partnership with HealthCare Konnect (HCK), a leading provider of advanced healthcare technology solutions. This collaboration brings together expertise in medical imaging AI and healthcare technology to support more efficient and innovative diagnostic imaging workflows.
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Smart Soft Healthcare Expands CoLumbo’s CE-Marked Capabilities with Broader Age Coverage and Advanced MRI Features
Smart Soft Healthcare is proud to announce a significant milestone in the continued development of CoLumbo, its AI-powered spine MRI analysis software. CoLumbo has received CE marking under the European Union Medical Device Regulation (MDR), demonstrating compliance with applicable EU requirements for medical device safety, performance, and quality.
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CoLumbo AI Spine MRI Analysis Software Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Version 3.0
Smart Soft Healthcare is pleased to announce that CoLumbo, its AI-powered spine MRI analysis software, has received FDA 510(k) clearance for Version 3.0. This milestone reflects the company’s continued commitment to advancing AI-driven radiology solutions that support efficient, consistent, and clinically focused spine MRI analysis.
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Sengkang General Hospital Evaluates the Diagnostic Performance of CoLumbo AI for Spine MRI Analysis
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CoLumbo and Nuance Collaborate to Advance AI-Powered Medical Imaging
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Smart Soft Healthcare Joins the Eureka Clinical AI Platform to Advance AI-Powered Medical Imaging
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CoLumbo Live Webinar: AI-Powered Spine MRI Analysis in Clinical Practice
We’re pleased to invite you to our first CoLumbo live webinar, organized in partnership with CMRad, a leading radiology platform. Join the CoLumbo team on Wednesday, July 5 at 19:00 CET for a live session exploring AI-powered spine MRI analysis, radiology workflows, and the clinical applications of CoLumbo.
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CoLumbo Real-World Use Case: AI-Powered Spine MRI Analysis in Clinical Practice
We’re pleased to share a real-world clinical use case of CoLumbo AI Spine MRI Analysis Software. Professor Peter Brader of Diagnostikum Linz, a CoLumbo reference center in Austria, demonstrates how deep-learning technology can support spine MRI analysis and help radiologists improve the efficiency and consistency of image interpretation.
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Smart Soft Healthcare Joins the OSIMIS AI Platform to Expand AI-Powered Medical Imaging
SSHC and OSIMIS are joining forces to advance AI-powered medical imaging and lumbar spine MRI analysis for healthcare providers. Through this collaboration, CoLumbo will be integrated with the OSIMIS AI platform to support radiologists with more efficient and consistent spine MRI interpretation. Lumbar spine MRI plays an important role in evaluating patients with back pain and supporting clinical decision-making, including the assessment of appropriate conservative or surgical treatment pathways.
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Imapole Lyon-Villeurbanne Renews CoLumbo License for AI-Powered Spine MRI Analysis
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Unilabs Spain Partners with SSHC to Advance AI-Powered Lumbar Spine MRI Analysis and Reporting
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Emergency Radiology Schueller Selects CoLumbo AI Spine Assistant for Enhanced Spine MRI Diagnostics
Emergency Radiology Schueller, a leading teleradiology provider in Switzerland, has selected CoLumbo AI Spine Assistant to support its spine MRI diagnostic workflow. By integrating CoLumbo’s AI-powered spine MRI analysis software, Emergency Radiology Schueller aims to enhance diagnostic efficiency, support radiologists in identifying spinal abnormalities, and deliver high-quality imaging services to its clients.
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CoLumbo AI Spine Assistant Receives TGA Certification for the Australian Market
We are proud to announce that, following an extensive application process, CoLumbo has been included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), becoming the world’s first AI-powered software for lumbar spine MRI analysis to achieve TGA registration in Australia.
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Smart Soft Healthcare Exhibits CoLumbo at ECR 2023 in Vienna
Smart Soft Healthcare is pleased to announce that CoLumbo will once again exhibit at ECR 2023 in Vienna, Austria. As one of Europe’s leading radiology congresses, ECR brings together radiologists, radiographers, medical physicists, healthcare professionals, industry representatives, and media from around the world. The event provides an important opportunity to present CoLumbo’s AI-powered spine MRI analysis technology and connect with the global radiology community.
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Smart Soft Healthcare Exhibits CoLumbo at Arab Health 2023
Smart Soft Healthcare is pleased to announce that CoLumbo will exhibit at Arab Health 2023 in Dubai at the end of January. As part of the European Innovation Council (EIC) delegation, SSHC will join the European Pavilion to showcase CoLumbo’s AI-powered spine MRI analysis technology and connect with healthcare professionals, industry leaders, and potential partners from around the world.
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CoLumbo Announces Partnership with CARPL.AI to Expand Access to AI-Powered Spine MRI Analysis
CoLumbo has been onboarded onto the CARPL.AI platform, expanding access to its AI-powered lumbar spine MRI analysis technology. CARPL.AI provides an end-to-end platform for the development, deployment, and validation of healthcare AI solutions, helping connect healthcare providers with advanced medical imaging AI technologies such as CoLumbo.
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CoLumbo AI Spine Assistant Receives ISO/IEC 27001 Certification
Smart Soft Healthcare is pleased to announce that it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001 certification, an internationally recognized standard for information security management systems (ISMS). The certification reflects the company’s commitment to maintaining robust information security practices, protecting sensitive data, and supporting strong cybersecurity and data protection standards across its healthcare AI operations.
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Smart Soft Healthcare Exhibits CoLumbo at RSNA in Chicago
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CoLumbo AI Spine Assistant Receives ISO 13485:2016 Certification
Smart Soft Healthcare is pleased to announce that it has achieved ISO 13485:2016 certification. The internationally recognized standard defines quality management system requirements for organizations involved in the medical device industry and demonstrates the company’s commitment to consistently delivering medical devices and related services that meet applicable regulatory and customer requirements.
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Smart Soft Healthcare Exhibits CoLumbo at ECR 2022 in Vienna
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CoLumbo AI Spine Assistant Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance
Smart Soft Healthcare is proud to announce that, following an extensive regulatory review process, CoLumbo has received FDA 510(k) clearance, becoming the world’s first AI-powered software for lumbar spine MRI analysis to achieve this milestone. The clearance marks an important step in expanding access to CoLumbo’s technology in the U.S. market.
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Smart Soft Healthcare Signs Distribution Agreement with AIIMS to Expand Access to CoLumbo
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CoLumbo Raises €2.1M in Seed Funding Led by Eleven Capital and BrightCap
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SmartSoft Healthcare Showcases CoLumbo AI Spine MRI Technology at the ASNR 60th Annual Meeting
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Smart Soft Healthcare Welcomes Prof. Johan Van Goethem, M.D., Ph.D., to Its Medical Advisory Board
Smart Soft Healthcare is pleased to welcome Prof. Johan W. M. Van Goethem, M.D., Ph.D., to its Medical Advisory Boar supporting the development of CoLumbo. His expertise will contribute to the advancement of CoLumbo’s AI-powered lumbar spine MRI analysis technology, which uses fully convolutional neural networks to assist radiologists in interpreting lumbar spine MRI scans.
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University Hospital Bonn and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases Evaluate CoLumbo’s Diagnostic Performance
Smart Soft Healthcare, developer of the **CoLumbo AI-powered lumbar spine MRI analysis solution**, is pleased to announce the publication of a feasibility study evaluating CoLumbo’s diagnostic performance. The study was conducted by researchers from **University Hospital Bonn** and the **German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE)** and published in an **MDPI peer-reviewed journal**.
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Smart Soft Healthcare Partners with Imapole Lyon-Villeurbanne Imaging Center to Advance AI-Powered Spine MRI Analysis
At the beginning of 2022, Smart Soft Healthcare announced a new partnership with Imapole Lyon-Villeurbanne, one of France’s leading medical diagnostic imaging centers. As part of the collaboration, Imapole will integrate CoLumbo AI Spine Assistant into its clinical workflow to support lumbar spine MRI analysis and reporting, helping radiologists streamline image interpretation and improve reporting efficiency.
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Smart Soft Healthcare Showcases CoLumbo at the RSNA 2021 Annual Meeting
Smart Soft Healthcare was pleased to attend RSNA 2021 for the first time, presenting CoLumbo and its AI-powered technology for lumbar spine MRI analysis to the global radiology and medical imaging community.
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Smart Soft Healthcare Announces CE Mark Certification for CoLumbo AI Spine Assistant
Smart Soft Ltd. is pleased to announce the CE mark certification of CoLumbo – the unique machine learning algorithm, based on fully convolutional neural networks combined with medical domain knowledge which are capable of reading MRI spine images and provide pathology description, findings and measurements with a written report in a matter of seconds.
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Smart Soft Healthcare Joins EIT Health’s BridgeHead Global 2021 Program
Smart Soft Healthcare, developer of the CoLumbo AI-powered lumbar spine MRI analysis solution, is pleased to announce its participation in EIT Health’s BridgeHead Global 2021 program. Through the program, the company will receive support to accelerate its international growth and expand the reach of its medical imaging AI technology.
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Smart Soft Healthcare Presents CoLumbo at NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference 2021
Smart Soft Healthcare, developer of the CoLumbo AI-powered lumbar spine MRI analysis solution, participated in NVIDIA’s GPU Technology Conference (GTC), a global event bringing together innovators, technology leaders, and experts in artificial intelligence and accelerated computing.
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Smart Soft Healthcare Shares Interim Results from Multi-Center Clinical Trials of CoLumbo
Smart Soft Healthcare is pleased to share interim results from multi-center clinical trials evaluating CoLumbo, its AI-powered spine MRI analysis solution. CoLumbo combines fully convolutional neural networks with medical domain expertise to analyze spine MRI images, identify relevant findings and measurements, and generate structured written reports within seconds to support radiologists in their diagnostic workflow.
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Smart Soft Healthcare Shares Final Results from Multi-Center Clinical Trials of CoLumbo
Smart Soft Healthcare is pleased to share the final results from the multi-center clinical trials of CoLumbo, its AI-powered spine MRI analysis solution. CoLumbo combines fully convolutional neural networks with medical domain expertise to analyze spine MRI images, detect and describe relevant pathologies, perform key measurements, and generate structured written reports within seconds to support radiologists in their diagnostic workflow.
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Smart Soft Healthcare Welcomes Douglas Beall, M.D., to Its Medical Advisory Board
Smart Soft Healthcare is pleased to welcome Douglas Beall, M.D., to its Medical Advisory Board supporting the development of CoLumbo. His clinical expertise will contribute to the continued advancement of CoLumbo’s AI-powered lumbar spine MRI analysis technology, which uses fully convolutional neural networks to assist radiologists in interpreting lumbar spine MRI scans.
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Start of CoLumbo Clinical Evaluation for AI-Powered Lumbar Spine MRI Analysis
Smart Soft Healthcare is pleased to announce the start of the clinical evaluation of CoLumbo, its AI-powered spine MRI analysis solution. CoLumbo combines fully convolutional neural networks with medical domain expertise to analyze spine MRI images, identify relevant findings, perform measurements, and generate structured written reports within seconds to support radiologists in their diagnostic workflow.
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Smart Soft Healthcare Appoints Lawrence Tanenbaum, M.D., FACR, as Lead of Its Medical Advisory Board
Smart Soft Healthcare is pleased to announce the appointment of Lawrence Tanenbaum, M.D., FACR, as Lead of its Medical Advisory Board for the CoLumbo project. His expertise will support the continued development of CoLumbo, an AI-powered spine MRI analysis solution based on fully convolutional neural networks designed to assist radiologists in the interpretation of spine MRI images.
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Smart Soft Healthcare Receives ISO 13485 Certification from KIWA
Smart Soft Healthcare, developer of the CoLumbo AI-powered lumbar spine MRI analysis solution, has received ISO 13485 certification from KIWA. The certification confirms that the company’s Quality Management System complies with internationally recognized requirements for the design, development, and delivery of medical devices.
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