The evolution of technology is almost always synonymous with a shrinking device footprint. Monolithic computers from the 1960s shrunk down to the personal laptops we use today, and it’s the same with televisions, mobile phones, and nearly every other electronic device. Medical devices are no exception, and there’s no better example of powerful tech in … Continue reading
For sensitive medical equipment, including ultrasound probes, rigorous quality assurance (QA) is necessary to ensure instruments perform as expected. This is especially true over time, as probes rack up hours of use in the field, where they’re subject to wear and tear. Tissue-mimicking phantoms (TMP) are a critical component in probe testing and calibration. How … Continue reading
COVID-19 came on strong. As the severity of the pandemic became increasingly apparent, the scientific community sought to quickly improve its understanding of COVID’s effects on the human body. Ultrasound imaging was among the first tools to provide actionable insight, and it soon became one of the primary modes of research for grasping the long-term … Continue reading
Contrast is among the chief variables affecting the diagnostic integrity of ultrasound imaging. The ability to leverage image density into a representation of the organ under study, via contrast, helps diagnosticians determine exactly what they’re viewing. This is the purpose of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), and it’s particularly useful for examining organ systems that are notoriously … Continue reading
Point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) is among the most pivotal and universally appreciated technologies in emergency medical care. When precision matters, and every second counts, PoCUS provides the life-saving diagnostic data clinicians need. The utility of PoCUS continues to contribute to the technology’s rapid evolution. Today’s PoCUS devices are more affordable, integrated, and portable enough to go … Continue reading
In economics, understanding the supply and demand curve is key to understanding a market’s pricing equilibrium. As demand rises and supply falls, prices rise; when supply rises and demand falls, prices fall as well. What happens when both supply and demand rise? In the case of ultrasound technology, innovation is driving demand up and prices … Continue reading
Hepatology is the medical specialty devoted to liver function and the health of the gallbladder, biliary tree, and pancreas. The human body’s ability to process nutrients, metabolize medications, filter toxins, and regulate enzymes all rely on healthy hepatological function. Disease and abnormalities contribute to chronic, debilitating conditions that require regular monitoring. Ultrasound is increasingly useful … Continue reading
The digital age of ultrasound is changing the way physicians think about and apply sonography for critical diagnoses. Ultrasound hardware and software are evolving, and today’s technology incorporates cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) for easier, more accurate, and more powerful diagnostic imaging. Faster, clearer, more accessible ultrasound Ultrasound equipment is continuously evolving, but software innovations are … Continue reading
Point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) is among the most pivotal and universally appreciated technologies in emergency medical care. When precision matters, and every second counts, PoCUS provides the life-saving diagnostic data clinicians need. The utility of PoCUS continues to contribute to the technology’s rapid evolution. Today’s PoCUS devices are more affordable, integrated, and portable enough to go … Continue reading
In healthcare, an expedient diagnosis is fundamental to successful treatment. The faster the diagnosis, the quicker a patient’s clinical team can determine the right treatment approach. But a fast and accurate diagnosis requires tangible data, which explains why ultrasound imaging is the standard for in-depth diagnostics. Volumetric ultrasound contributes to rapid diagnoses across a wide … Continue reading
