Ultrasound offers more than clear images of the body’s internal structures. It’s also becoming a powerful tool in influencing the emotional and psychological well-being of patients. From alleviating...
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Horizons in Healthcare: FDA-Approved Multimodal and Adjunctive AI Transforms Ultrasound Patient Care
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are already proving to be a transformative force for ultrasound. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now taking an...
From Lab to Clinic: Breakthroughs in Acertara’s Contract Engineering for Ultrasound Systems
Renowned for our cutting-edge research and development in ultrasound technology, Acertara has consistently pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound...
Integrating Sciences: The Complex Engineering Feats Behind Acertara’s Manufacturing Services
In the dynamic field of medical imaging technology, Acertara is proud to be a beacon of innovation and excellence. Thanks to an interdisciplinary approach that merges physics, engineering, and...
Repaired Ultrasound Probes Should Be Held to the Same Standards as New Ones
The term “refurbished” comes with no shortage of negative connotations. It’s attached to phrases like “good as new,” which doesn’t exactly inspire confidence — especially if you’re in the market for...
What Acertara’s More Than 40 Patents Mean to Clinicians and Patients
Patents are the mark of an innovator. Many of the largest companies in the world have established the foundation of their success on hundreds (if not thousands) of patents on everything from...
Ultrasound Quality Control and Testing
The superior level of healthcare we’re capable of delivering to patients is due, in large part, to the equipment we use to administer it. That equipment is only as good as its maintenance —...
The Role of AI in Ultrasound
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is having a banner year in 2023. With the advent of generative AI in particular, innovation is on an exponential upswing. Nowhere is this more evident than in...
Ultrasound Quality Control and Testing Best Practices
Ultrasound equipment is a complex technology, and like any other medical technology, ultrasound probes and related components can succumb to malfunction. Because of their critical role in medical...
2023 FDA Guidance on Breast Ultrasound
In healthcare, best practices and standards are constantly subject to review. In 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a comprehensive group of updates to policies regarding...
The Risk of Electrical Leakage in Ultrasound
Ultrasound equipment experiences a lot of wear and tear, and it’s prone to incidental damage. All it takes is an accidental drop, and defects are likely to follow. Even out of the box, ultrasound...
The Benefits of Tissue-Mimicking Ultrasound Phantoms
Tissue-mimicking ultrasound phantoms (TMPs) are designed to simulate the acoustic properties and texture of human tissue, providing a realistic and controlled environment for ultrasound...