Point-of-care ultrasound is a portable, low-cost imaging technology focused on answering specific clinical questions in real time. Artificial intelligence amplifies its capabilities by aiding clinicians in the acquisition and interpretation of the images; however,…
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For two years, an ambitious initiative in sub-Saharan Africa has demonstrated how pocket-sized ultrasound technology can help bridge the gap in maternal care access. The implementation of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) across hundreds of healthcare…
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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) carries high morbidity, mortality, and costs globally. Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) image acquisition by non-ultrasound-trained providers, supported by an AI-based guidance and remote image review system, is believed to…
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Mayo Clinic is teaming up with Israeli company UltraSight, a medtech company using AI to improve point-of-care ultrasound for cardiac care, to develop algorithms for analyzing ultrasound images.The goal is to address barriers to…
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In late September, Exo (pronounced “echo”) introduced its handheld ultrasound device named Iris. Last week at HLTH, I stopped by the company’s booth for a demo and to hear more about how the device’s…
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