Yes, Let ’s Put Ultrasound on a Smartphone
There ’s a significant lack of affordable and accessible ultrasound services throughout the world. Machinery is bulky and expensive, and without insurance, patients often have to spend upwards of $200 on a single procedure. Nevada Sanchez, co-founder of Butterfly Network, is aiming to eliminate the fina ncial and spatial hardships of ultrasound with iQ, a device the size of an electric razor that produces ultrasound images on a smartphone.Ultrasound machines run on quartz crystals which vibrate when connected to an electric current. The crystals generate sound waves that can be rendered into images. Sanchez wanted to mak...
Source: radRounds - May 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Julie Morse Source Type: blogs
What Does the Future Hold for Proton Therapy?
Around 40 years ago, Belgian researcher Yves Jongen believed that proton technology could be the most effective form of cancer treatment. In2013, he won a European Inventor award for his proton generating device. Now, in 2018, there are over 27 proton therapy centers in the United States and most of them are facing serious financial hardship due to insurance restrictions and lack of evidence that shows the procedure is better option than traditional radiation.Proton therapy utilizes nuclear particle accelerators to shoot proton beams into tumors at lightning fast speeds. The machines take up enormous space, sometimes as wi...
Source: radRounds - May 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Julie Morse Source Type: blogs
Using Noninvasive Imaging Innovations to Determine White Blood Cell Count Among Cancer Patients
Low white blood cell count is a dangerous problem that can occur after chemotherapy treatment. Last month, postdocs at the Madrid-MIT M+Vision Consortium released an algorithm that analyzes WBC count through an optical imaging device that records videos of microcirculation of nailfold capillaries. The images give patients an indication of whether or not they need medication to increase thei r WBC count.A normal WBC count is 3,500-10,500, and any number under 1,000is considered dangerous. According to the researchers, around 16 percent of cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy end up with an infection that leaves th...
Source: radRounds - May 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Julie Morse Source Type: blogs
Why We Need More Safety Measures for Ears During MRI Procedures
Astudyfrom Xi ’an Jiaotong University in China found that the acoustic noise produced by imaging machines can cause temporary hearing impairment even when patients are using earplugs and motion-refraining sponge mats. Not wearing adequate hearing protection can not only result in temporarily damaging the hearin g system, but it can provokeother symptoms such as headaches and dizziness.Researchers gathered 26 healthy volunteers between the ages of 18 and 30 years old to submit to 51-minute long 3T MR neuroimaging tests that featured “T1-weighted three-dimensional gradient-echo sequence, T2-weighted fast spin-echo seque...
Source: radRounds - May 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Julie Morse Source Type: blogs
Imaging Innovations Predict Fractures Among Aging Patients
Bone fractures are increasingly commonamong aging populations. Not only is rehabilitation and healing a strenuous and long process, but pain management can result in its own complications and stress. Fortunately, a new study from the University of Wisconsin suggests routine CT scans might be able to determine if a patient is at risk for an osteopathic fracture. This discovery could prompt aging patients to take conscientious measures for preventing falls. " CT scans are commonly performed in older adults for a wide variety of reasons. The rich bone data embedded in these scans is often ignored, but can and should be ha...
Source: radRounds - May 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Julie Morse Source Type: blogs
What is AR Doing for Ultrasound and Surgery?
Medical imaging as we know it might be in the midst of a massive transformation with the emergence of augmented reality (AR). Physician researchers are developing and utilizing the technology to conduct ultrasound, surgeries, and other procedures to make faster and more effective diagnoses.Imperial College and St. Mary ’s Hospital in London have been using Microsoft HoloLens AR Glasses to perform reconstructive surgery on patients with leg injuries. Normally, a surgeon would use a handheld scanner to identify the major blood vessels located near the wound. However, augmented reality headset produces three-dimens ional im...
Source: radRounds - May 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Julie Morse Source Type: blogs
New Kentucky Law Excludes Radiologists from Reading Black Lung Radiographs
A new law passed in Kentucky could reduce diagnosis rates of black lung in the state. The bill backed by Republican Representative Adam Koenig allows only NIOSH-certified pulmonologists to interpret chest x-rays in black lung compensation cases. Previously, B reader radiologists could also read chest radiographs in black lung claims.Black lung has become increasingly common among miners. Around one in 14 miners with at least 25 years of experience are diagnosed with the condition.According to NPR, there are only six pulmonologists in Kentucky with NIOSHcertification, the qualification to assess pneumoconiosis — other...
Source: radRounds - April 27, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Julie Morse Source Type: blogs
NVIDIA ’s Project Clara is Creating Game-Changing Technology for Medical Imaging
NVIDIA has been turning heads recently in the medical imaging community with their new artificial intelligence-based healthcare programs. Their latest venture in Graphics Processing Units (GPU) technology is Project Clara, a “medical imaging supercomputer” that automates updates on medical imaging devices.Researchers at NVIDIA were struck by the dichotomy of a rapidly growing medical imaging market and lag time of computation updates. “…It would take decades to update this install base,” saidNVIDIA ’s vice president of healthcare, Kimberly Powell. Project Clara, in turn, aims to keep imaging instruments and th...
Source: radRounds - April 27, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Julie Morse Source Type: blogs
Near-Infrared Light Might be Least Invasive Way to Diagnose and Treat Cancer
Whether we consider it sacred or not, what we have inside of us is nearly invisible to the outside world. Sure, there are MRIs but those pricey and gigantic machines are only available to about two-thirds of the world ’s population.San Francisco startupOpenwaterhas aimed to prove that there must be better technology at this point; allowing for more accurate, affordable and efficient medical imaging. And they aim to share it with the world.Headed byMary Lou Jepsen, a holography researcher and former lead developer at a number of top tech companies, Jepsen suffered from a hidden tumor for months before it was detected by a...
Source: radRounds - April 27, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Julie Morse Source Type: blogs
Are You a Radiologist in it for the Lifestyle? You Might not be Happy
Radiologists who entered the profession to enjoy a cushy lifestyle might not be as happy as those who chose the specialty for intellectual pursuits. A new studyfrom Harvard Medical School has found that medical students who are drawn to the imaging and clinical aspects of radiology will ultimately feel more satisfied with their careers than those who joined the field for more superficial reasons. The researchers surveyed 488 radiology residents between December 2016 and March 2017 on questions about their decision to enter the specialty. The gender ratio was somewhat skewed with 358 male respondents and 129 females. Ov...
Source: radRounds - April 23, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Julie Morse Source Type: blogs
How the First MRI Got Its Start in a McDonalds
It was 1983 and Bob Kagan wanted to revolutionize medicine. That year, after seeing a MRI at a conference in Colorado, Kagan wanted to bring the technology to Holy Cross Hospital in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, where he worked as a pathologist. His supervisors passed on the idea, and so he took the machine to a defunct McDonald ’s building where he started the first outpatient medical imaging center in the country.In an in-depth history of MRI for Forbes, journalist Ellie Kincaid describes how Kagan turned MRI services into a $5 billion global industry. For the first three years after he converted the McDonald ’s space, K...
Source: radRounds - April 23, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Julie Morse Source Type: blogs
Google Cloud Research Says that AI Won ’t Replace Radiologists…Yet
The medical community has viewed the advent of artificial intelligence(AI) with both fear and excitement. The technology held a major platform at this year ’s Radiological Society of North America conference, and companies like GE Healthcare, Siemens, and NVIDIAare rapidly rolling out AI-based devices. This onset of machine and deep learning programs has threatened to replace human radiologists. However, according to research from Google Cloud, AI is capable of only automating a portion of a radiologist ’s responsibilities.Google Cloud ’s head of research and development, Jai Li, studied how machine learning can...
Source: radRounds - April 23, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Julie Morse Source Type: blogs
Five Prominent Sports Centers in North America That Tourists Love to Visit
Choosing a place to travel requires a lot of planning which includes figuring out the biggest tourist attractions. With sports being a critical part of the American culture, there are some monumental sports stadiums that host all kind of games. Whether you are a sports fan or not these stadiums ensure that travelers get a memorable experience during their visit to America. Here are some of the best sports stadiums in North America that you should include on your must-see list: New Yankee Stadium One of the most important soccer and baseball stadiums in North America, the New Yankee Stadium is the home to New York Yankees o...
Source: radRounds - April 16, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Mandy Bular Source Type: blogs
The greater range of decorative freedom
For instance, a country club often has elaborate landscaping in front of the club house, through which a driveway runs leading up to the clubhouse.Concrete or cement light poles offer a number of competitive advantages over carbonized steel that benefit both the contractor and the client. If you or your client would like more information about the benefits of concrete lighting poles, call an RLLD Commercial Lighting specialist.The greater range of decorative freedom offered by concrete lighting poles makes them appropriate additions to the landscapes and parking areas around any facility known for sophistication and fine t...
Source: radRounds - April 16, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: tnppgippgls Source Type: blogs
One of the best makes for a new driver
When you do come to buy your first car however you also want to make sure that you dont buy something unreliable that isnt worth the money. They do cost more for repairs when they do wrong however.One of the best makes for a new driver is a used Ford. Even if a Ford goes wrong, which is rare, they are very cheap to fix because their parts are made in such large numbers.One of the best makes for a new driver is a used Ford.One of the best makes for a new driver is a used Ford.Being a new driver can be very expensive.Used Vauxhall cars also offer a wide choice in sturdy, reliable engines that suit the first time driver. This...
Source: radRounds - April 16, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: strainerssga Source Type: blogs
