Medical diagnostic imaging

20 ways to see the heart

Our ability to see the human heart – its intricate valves, vessels and chambers – can mean less invasive procedures for patients. Better care for daughters, moms, dads, grandpas and more. A look inside the technology and … READ MORE

Infrared thermography, a support tool for orthopedic diagnosis

Researchers at UPM confirm the usefulness of infrared thermography (IRT) for detection and early diagnosis of orthopedic injuries. Results show that, when using a high resolution thermographic camera following an appropriate protocol, … READ MORE

Smartphone powered ultrasound systems from Philips and Fujifilm

The app can be used to share exams with other clinicians, make notations, and email scans to others. Since debuting the smart device ultrasound concept in 2014, Philips has enhanced the solution for more clinical uses including acute … READ MORE

Miniature magnetic resonance in Edmonton

Microscopic gem the key to new development in magnetic lab-on-a-chip technology. Mark Freeman (seated), with Fatemeh Fani Sani (middle row left), Joseph Losby (top right) and team members have discovered a route to lab-on-a-chip … READ MORE

Custom 3D printed braces for scoliosis treatment

Because the braces could be completely customized, based on the shape of the patient’s body as well as their corrective needs, they were both more efficient and more comfortable for the patient to wear. 3D Systems Unveils 3D printed … READ MORE

Eagle brace helps slow scoliosis in young – in Calgary

As any parent at bedtime knows, getting kids to do something they don’t want to is one of life’s biggest challenges. In the late 1990s, physicians at the Alberta Children’s Hospital were looking for inspiration on how to coax … READ MORE

Perfect fit 3D printed leg brace

Knee ankle foot orthosis, KAFO – lightweight 3D printed brace cost-effectively customized for perfect fit. While we’ve previously heard how 3D printing methods change the way prosthetic devices are made – at extremely low … READ MORE

Calgary Scientific launches ResolutionMD with new intuitive interface

New functionality builds upon a recent release that included voice and video collaboration capability, image sharing between facilities and providers, Integration capability to EMR systems, XDS integration, precision measurements and … READ MORE

TraumaCAD mobile hip replacement planning for iPad scores FDA clearance

Voyant Health, a division of Brainlab, won FDA clearance for its TraumaCad Mobile pre-op othropedic planning and templating tool for total hip replacement procedures. The app runs on iOS devices, as well as through a browser on Mac … READ MORE

C. H. Riddell Family Movement Assessment Centre, Alberta Children’s Hospital

Movement abnormalities in children and adults are analyzed with advanced motion capture technology to aid clinicians with treatment decisions for patients with neurological diagnoses. This facility provides a range of healthcare … READ MORE

Evaluation of the treatment of pectus carinatum with compressive orthotic bracing using three dimensional body scans

3D model used to assess and measure severity of pectus deformity demonstrating bilateral rib flattening in a severe symmetric pectus carinatum deformity. Ian Hunt, Pectus Clinic, Spire St. Anthony’s Hospital, London UK Purpose. … READ MORE

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