Diagnostic ultrasound is an imaging staple across a wide range of healthcare applications, from cardiology to obstetrics. But the ability to derive clear images of cells, tissues, and real-time physiological responses isn’t deployed equally across all medical fields. In some cases, the technology to provide clear imaging simply does not exist. In others, traditional equipment, … Continue reading
Wayne Moore 7/12/2022 When asked about the use of ultrasound in medicine most non-medical people will immediately respond with, “it takes cute pictures of the pre-born baby.” In actual clinical practice the use of ultrasound is bifurcated into either diagnostic or therapeutic applications. Diagnostic ultrasound gives us the cute baby images, therapeutic ultrasound cooks things. … Continue reading
Tell us a little about yourself and what is your role at Acertara? I manage our ISO/IEC 17025-2017 accredited ultrasound test lab and serve as a consultant for various companies who need ultrasound expertise. What would people never guess you do in your role? International committee meetings all seem to pick 6 AM Mountain Time … Continue reading
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
What’s the most significant ultrasound probe service innovation from Acertara? Learn about Acertara’s approach to remote technology monitoring, and visit acertaralabs.com for more on ultrasound probe maintenance, service, and repair… 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
What are the most exciting potential applications for mobile ultrasound technology? From in-home cardiac care to on-the-fly diagnostics and emergency care decisions, mobile ultrasound technology empowers better patient care. Learn more at acertaralabs.com… Continue reading
Wayne Moore 6/14/2022 More often than not when someone in the medical device space mentions the FDA the common response is a big frown. In terms of popularity, they are too often viewed as the IRS of medical devices – infinite power and no accountability. In my 40+ years in the medical device space I … Continue reading
Tell us a little about yourself and what is your role at Acertara? I was actually born in Boulder CO, but my family moved to Florida when I was little. I grew up in central Florida, the theme park capital of the world; I moved back to Colorado to go to the University of Colorado. … Continue reading