Point-of-care ultrasound is increasingly essential to medical diagnostics. Providers from a broad range of medical specialties rely on diagnostic imaging to identify and monitor patient conditions and deliver a more informed approach to treatment and patient care. Increased use of point-of-care ultrasound also increases the need for monitoring and maintaining this sophisticated technology. Medtech managers … Continue reading
Advances in ultrasound technology have accelerated in the past decade, largely due to microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). The ability to machine extremely sophisticated arrays makes it possible to produce photoacoustic endoscopes that operate a level beyond traditional piezoelectrics. Two technologies are leading the charge and changing the way we capture real-time and 3D imaging: capacitive micromachined … Continue reading
Ultrasound technology is instrumental in medical diagnostics. From cardiology to musculoskeletal care, ultrasound enables targeted medical treatment, and clinicians are looking for more ways to incorporate ultrasound diagnostics into routine point-of-care testing. Increasing demand is driving a rise in mobile ultrasound tech — and making advanced diagnostics accessible to more patients. The rapid rise of … Continue reading
While essential to many core operations within healthcare facilities, medical technology can be frustrating to manage. They’re in constant use, usually on the move, and frequently in need of service. If you’re spending too much time chasing down and servicing your facility’s equipment, it’s time to consider a new approach to medtech management. Developing a … Continue reading
Telehealth applications are yielding incredible healthcare results. In recent years, telehealth services have expanded access to nonemergent care resources and sparked a new wave of innovation for remote diagnosis and treatment. Tele-ultrasound for cardiac diagnostics is among the most exciting developments. Patients no longer have to wait months for an appointment or travel extraordinary distances … Continue reading
In a recent announcement, South Korea’s world-renowned Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology proposed therapeutic ultrasound as a potentially viable treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. The concept remains unproven, but there is promising research showing ultrasound technology’s efficacy for the treatment of other medical conditions. An application aiding the fight against Alzheimer’s would be revolutionary for … Continue reading
Ultrasound technology is always evolving, with innovative probe tech continuously improving diagnostic image clarity. The capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer (CMUT) is one such innovation, and it has the potential to revolutionize intravascular medicine. CMUT is a departure from traditional piezoelectric probes, and it presents new possibilities for high-quality ultrasound imaging. CMUT explained CMUT systems are … Continue reading
When a patient complains of unseen symptoms, imaging is one of the first steps on the path to diagnosis, and ultrasound is often the first approach to diagnostic imaging. But what happens when an ultrasound probe is faulty? Diagnostic integrity relies on the information provided by the ultrasound system and the probe being used. If … Continue reading
In a market filled with various ultrasonic probe models, healthcare providers understand not all are created equal. For those seeking a staple echocardiographic probe in the upper echelon of devices, the Phillips X5-1 is a proven stalwart. This probe is a distinguished choice from a proven OEM — but that doesn’t mean it’s without issues. … Continue reading
G. Wayne Moore03/09/2021 Having been a frequent flier in the ultrasound business for more than 35 years, one of my favorite all-time business travel movies is Planes, Trains and Automobiles. When I first saw this movie in 1987, I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. This was my life on the screen. So I … Continue reading
