The many discoveries and breakthrough technologies in the field of medical imaging has made the world a healthier place, or is it. Seems with all the available imaging technologies that abound, people are getting more than their fair share of radiation which unfortunately is part of all imaging technology, yes even MRI’s and other imaging technologies that use radio frequencies. People have a maximum allowable limit when it comes to radiation which is actually all over the place and is part of daily life. But the advent of these imaging technologies have made them more accessible to most people who don;t seem to be paying attention to many warnings or set dosage limits which can influence health and diseases profoundly. Read more »
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18May
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18Apr
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When it comes to lung cancer, it is sometimes possible to treat and even remove diseased tissue to prevent further advancement of the disease if screening happens to find it in the early stages of development. Like most cancers, early detection is key to higher survivability rates for the disease has not yet progressed to an advanced state. In lung cancer, there are small and there are large nodules, the later being more easily detected due to the size difference. Doctors have been experimenting with micro-coils, surgical materials that are almost on the nano-scale that mimics a small magnet when bombarded with radio waves making small nodules that used to elude current scanning technologies making detection and targeting easier. Removal of such infected tissue in the early stages is the best way to rid the lungs of already diseased nodules, and getting most of them out, small and large the best possible way to properly cure the disease. Read more » -
18Mar
To curing many cancers in the world for more and more of these technological wonders of the extremely small world are making their debut to a clinic near you. These microscopic particles have been found to be very effective alternatives to current technology which attacks all cells that are encountered by the potent medication, healthy or cancerous. This indiscriminate attack results in the undesirable side-effects such as nausea and others that are the main detractors for such treatment options. The development of nano-bubbles that encapsulate these cancer cell killing drugs are being developed and have been successful in the lab in targeting specific cells that needs to be killed. The drug is encased in materials that searches cancer cells attaching themselves and releasing their payload minimizing collateral damage in what can be compared to as a surgical strike with precision munitions in war time. Read more » -
24Feb
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Technology brings us to a new frontier in medicine - the 4D ultrasound which is now making prenatal screening much easier.
The 4D ultrasound produces sound waves from many angles which shows moving images of the unborn. The images are more detailed and are captured at a much faster rate compared to 2D or 3D scanning.
Expectant mothers (and fathers) have a better view of fetal movements inside the womb. They can even ask their doctors for a DVD copy or still images of the baby.
Doctors also benefit from the use of 4D ultrasound. They have a better view of the fetal development inside the mother’s womb and note if there are any abnormalities or malformations, thus being able to be more prepared for any complications when the baby is born, or if possible, even mitigate any problems even while the baby is still in the womb.
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30Jan
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The mention of MRI machines bring to mind the gargantuan machines in hospitals that weigh a couple of tons and guzzle up huge amounts of electricity. But that’s a thing of the past for research in the arctic used for studying ice cores from deep the frozen wasteland has produced a small and portable version of the imaging tool enough to be brought by doctors for field operations should they be necessary. MRI’s have been used to save millions of lives with the detailed cross sections of the human body they can produce but only if they can be done in time to see what’s wrong with a patient and that takes time. many patients die because of no access to the imaging technology that is not only rare in some parts of the world but prohibitively very expensive.
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30Dec
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Whoever you may be, a trip to the hospital has someone asking y=for your medical records with the said facility which is for one very good reason. Fast diagnosis of ailments due to your recorded medical history. Many fail to keep a personal medical records of their adventures to the hospital leaving it to them to keep track of all your records. Though mostly true, having a personal record of your medical history and presenting it to your attending physician when asked for it would allow faster treatment of an illness according to many doctors. Much of the time spent in the Emergency room is wasted with diagnostic tests such as ones that check for allergies and other previous drugs taken etc. Timely availability of such records would allow the attending physician to get an overview of your history thus determining such facts getting on track with treatment faster. -
30Nov
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A new technology provides visitors of surgery patients, real time information regarding their loved one’s condition. The latest equipment installed in the Adena Regional Medical Center are tracker boards that update information to a patient’s status inside the surgery room. The trackers display each care stage which basically includes the first assessment, the patient’s transfer to the operating room, when the surgery starts and when the surgery has ended and completed and the post surgery care. The system provides confidentiality. It operates through a card given to the family with specific instructions on how to access their patient’s status. The new system also was installed in their ER Department.
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08Oct
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A new tissue typing technology has developed in Sydney to accurately overcome rejection of transplant organs. It is faster, cheaper and more accurate than the current methods.
To avoid immunological rejection of organs transferred from a donor to recipient it is necessary to use tissue typing to determine whether it is compatible or not. The test involves individual human leukocyte antigen proteins to be examined. These proteins are located on the surface of nearly every cell in the body. Any significant difference in the structure indicates whether they are compatible or not.
This new technology could help save lives by broadening the base of available tissue and organ donors. By avoiding the complications of essential tissue match required it boosts the speed and accuracy to prevent organ rejection. -
29Sep
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Image Source: gizmodo.deFor those who want to lose that bulging belly quickly and easy without hitting the gym. A machine invented by surgeons called “ULTRASHAPE” can “melt away” stubborn tummy fat without surgery. It’s very effective in removing excess stomach fat, love handles or fat in other areas. It’s the most advance non-invasive method of fat reduction to date. It works by focusing high frequency ultra sound waves from the outside of the body to targeted areas. Absolutely no anesthesia, no pain, and no recovery are needed. The ultrasound waves break down fat cells without damaging blood vessels or other tissues. The fat cells are then eliminated through natural process over a period of three weeks. Patients can resume their normal activities right after every session. It is as fast as having a lunch break.
ULTRASHAPE is the first and only non-surgical fat destroying treatment. It promises a reduction of 2cm in a single session. Normally about 4 to 5 sessions are recommended to fully achieve the result required. It is available at Marie France, Belo, Godiva and other beauty clinic.
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14Aug
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Image Source:www.ex-astris-scientia.orgRutherford-Appleton Laboratories have developed one of the World´s largest imagers that could form the heart of future medical scanners. The new technology will allow doctors to produce more sensitive and faster images of the human body at a lower-cost to the healthcare profession.
The innovative technology, which has been developed as part of the £4.5m Basic Technology MI-3 Consortium, will help in providing instant analysis of medical screening tests and the early detection of cancer.
Easier to use and faster than the imagers used in current body scanners, and with very large active pixel sensors with an imaging area of approximately 6cm square, the technology has been specifically developed to meet demanding clinical applications such as x-ray imaging and mammography. This silicon imager is about 15 times larger in area than the latest Intel processors.
The next step of the project is to produce wafer-scale imagers which can produce images that approach the width of the human torso. This will eliminate the need for expensive and inefficient lenses and so enable lower-cost, more sensitive and faster medical imaging systems. Very large active pixel sensors could soon be making a major impact on medical imaging by further reducing the need for the old technology of film. The UK is a World-lead in such sensors for scientific and medical applications and this is a lead that UK intends to maintain.
