The world’s smallest ultrasound detector

Researchers at Helmholtz Zentrum München and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed the world’s smallest ultrasound detector. It is based on miniaturized photonic circuits on top of a silicon chip. With a size 100 times smaller than an average human hair, the new detector can visualize features that are much smaller than previously Read more about The world’s smallest ultrasound detector[…]

The latest ultrasound technology features new imaging modes and dramatic speed and efficiency increase

SuperSonic Imagine (Euronext: SSI,FR0010526814), a company specializing in ultrasound medical imaging, announced that it will showcase the newest version of its Aixplorer® ultrasound system, the Aixplorer Ultimate, at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting at McCormick Place, Chicago, November 26 to December 1. The innovative system utilizes SuperSonic Imagine’s exclusive UltraFastTM technology, Read more about The latest ultrasound technology features new imaging modes and dramatic speed and efficiency increase[…]

Ultrasound system enables real-time 3D heart imaging for reliable diagnosis of mitral insufficiency

Siemens Healthineers is helping cardiology customers optimize medical imaging at every stage of cardiology treatment as part of a comprehensive workflow. One focus at this year’s Congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) is the trend toward more minimally invasive interventions, especially in more complex cases. Medical imaging in diagnostics, therapy and follow-up is Read more about Ultrasound system enables real-time 3D heart imaging for reliable diagnosis of mitral insufficiency[…]

World’s first study to evaluate live 3D holographic imaging in interventional cardiology

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) and RealView Imaging Ltd. announced that they have completed a clinical study that has demonstrated the feasibility of using an innovative live 3D holographic visualization and interaction technology to guide minimally-invasive structural heart disease procedures. In the pilot study that involved eight patients and was conducted in collaboration with the Read more about World’s first study to evaluate live 3D holographic imaging in interventional cardiology[…]