Modern ultrasound has revolutionized patient diagnosis and condition monitoring, but accurately interpreting ultrasound images can be a challenge — even for experienced clinicians. The human body is complex, and the variability of ultrasound imaging can make interpretation complicated. Fortunately, advancements in artificial intelligence are taking some of that burden off diagnosticians. Deep learning algorithms are … Continue reading
Clinicians have long relied on the stethoscope as a primary diagnostic tool, but as technology advances, the stethoscope’s limitations become increasingly apparent. One technology that’s been instrumental in identifying and overcoming these shortcomings is ultrasound. Ultrasound applications continue to expand throughout the healthcare landscape, and more clinicians are choosing ultrasound imaging as their go-to diagnostic … Continue reading
Ultrasound technology is already benefiting from a decade of advancement in artificial intelligence (AI). Not only has AI helped improve ultrasound clarity; it’s also been instrumental in improving diagnostic speed and accuracy. Now, as AI evolves even further, there’s hope it will set new precedents for ultrasound technology innovation. FDA-approved new technologies We’re currently living … Continue reading
There are two forces at work in every market: the status quo and the disruptors. In ultrasound technology, the status quo is represented by long-standing tech leaders, such as GE, Philips, Siemens, and Canon. But the disruptors are more difficult to identify — largely because they’re often acquired by more established players. The ultrasound tech … Continue reading
When hospitals and healthcare facilities invest in medical technology, they expect it to work right out of the box. When equipment doesn’t work, it reflects poorly on both manufacturer and vendor. Clinicians and patients trust the reputation of brand name manufacturers, but ultrasound probes are delicate. Even fresh from the factory, probes can have defects … Continue reading
“Ergonomics” was the business buzzword of the late 1990s. The ergonomic boom gave the corporate world everything from keyboard wrist supports to office chairs that encouraged proper posture. The ergonomics craze may have died down in corporate offices, but it remains a focal point in healthcare facilities. Why does ergonomics matter? It plays a big … Continue reading
Every patient’s healthcare journey is different, but the amount of data generated at every point of care is growing for each and every patient. Electronic health records (EHR) are the modern standard for collecting disparate patient data and aggregating it into one comprehensive picture of each patient’s health. EHR integration is critical at the point … Continue reading
Ultrasound is generally a noninvasive procedure. In most cases, probes are applied externally, and even contrast-enhanced ultrasound — which requires an injection of microbubbles — is relatively painless. Still, there’s a constant push to make procedures simpler and easier on patients, which is why scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) set out to … Continue reading
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
