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Where do you think the future of IR medicine is headed? Listen as Dr. Nariman Nezami, Interventional Radiologist at MedStar (Washington DC and MD) shares his thoughts on the trajectory of medicine in IR. #InterventionalRadiology #FutureofMedicine #Robotics

⭐️Dear Ablators, Navigators and Robot Controler ⭐️ Free CIRSE Webinar🔥TODAY🔥from 17:00 - 18:30 (GMT +2) Advanced image navigation techniques for percutaneous ablation Moderators: D. Filippiadis, R. Bale 1. Introduction by the moderators D. Filippiadis 2. Stereotaxy, Robotics and Image Fusion in IO - Toys or Tools? L. Solbiati 3. Electromagnetic navigation R. Grasso 4. Stereotactic Ablation M. Beermann 5. Robotic Interventions I E. Johnston 6. Robotic Interventions II T. de Baere 7. Robotic Interventions III M. van Strijen 8. Discussion Panel 9. Take-home points by the moderators R. Bale #interventionalradiology #interventionaloncology #qualityablation

Learn how ADI’s depth sensing can be used for a variety of 3D vision applications. This webinar introduces the ADI 3D depth sensing technology and the principles of operation for a time-of-flight imaging system.

Did you know that fibre optics are pivotal in revolutionising healthcare?   They play a crucial role in the realm of minimally invasive surgeries (MIS), where they enable procedures to be conducted through minute incisions, leading to profound reductions in recovery periods and enhancements in patient outcomes.   If you want to find out more about unusual applications of fibre networks, read our article in ElectronicSpecifier here: https://lnkd.in/dbTusvPJ?   #fibreoptics #fibrenetworks #telecoms #networkinfrastructure 

Ever wondered how space technology could be saving lives back home on Earth? 🌍 Meet MIRA – a 1kg robot on the International Space Station, mastering surgical skills in zero-gravity conditions controlled by surgeons on Earth. 🚀 But here's the kicker – MIRA isn't just going to be saving lives on Mars. It's paving the way for remote surgeries in areas on Earth without access to local surgeons, revolutionising healthcare accessibility. 🏥 #SpaceTech #HealthcareInnovation#MedicalInnovation #HealthTech #FutureHealthcare #HealthcareTechnology

Gradient-Free MRI for the Moon and Other Hard-To-Reach Places Gordon Sarty P.Eng., Ph.D. (Space MRI Lab, QuanTA Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada) and Logi Vidarsson, Ph.D. (LT Imaging, Inc., Toronto, Canada) have proposed #MRI for use in space to study the effects of the space environment on human health. Such an MRI scanner needs to be absolutely minimal in terms of size, weight, and power (SWaP). The requirement for a low SWaP leads to a scanner design with a permanent low field magnet with a field of 50 mT to 60 mT. The spacecraft environment, with other sensitive electronic equipment onboard, also means that the stray field must be negligible. The requirement aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is less than 3.2 gauss at 7 cm from the MRI enclosure. Therefore, a Halbach magnet design is indicated because of its low radial stray field. A gradient-free design is also indicated, where radio frequency (RF) image encoding using B1 is used instead of the traditional switched B0 gradient image encoding. The elimination of the gradient sub-system considerably lowers the weight, complexity, and power requirements of the MRI scanner. The need for increased medical autonomy is not unique to space travellers. Remote and medically isolated populations experience many of the same barriers found in space. These may include: • limited medical equipment and resources • communication delays or difficulties • lack of access to medical expertise • limited possibility of emergency evacuations These challenges make it more difficult for people living and working in remote communities to get the care they need. Doctors in these communities could use improved telemedicine technologies and other tools to provide a range of care, from routine exams to serious emergency treatment. Autonomous medical care could help the health professionals in these distant areas diagnose and treat patients right in their communities. The authors review the design of the proposed Gateway MRI scanner, looking at the hardware components as currently implemented in a couple of prototypes. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eKih5A2w #magnetomworld #access #AccessToMRI #technology

These videos from our European team never get old! Imagine not being able to recognize people on the street or read text. This is what happens to late-stage AMD patients—they lose the ability to do these seemingly simple tasks. But, after the implantation of the first intraocular telescope, the SING IMT, these patients can regain their independence back. This patient recounts her transformation with a low vision rehabilitation expert at her rehabilitation session. Note, the SING IMT is not available in the U.S. #ophthalmology #medicaldevice #lifesciences #medicaltechnology

Surgery in Space 🪐 2 weeks on from hitching a ride on SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, how is Virtual Incision's space MIRA doing? Operating remotely from 250 miles below in Lincoln, Nebraska, surgeons controlled space MIRA as it performed operations on simulated tissue. The achievement marks a significant leap in technology with implications not just for space travel but also for remote medical care on Earth. Weighing only 2 pounds, spaceMIRA's compact design makes it ideal for space missions. 🛰️ Using two arms to mimic human movements, it successfully conducted surgeries under the guidance of remote surgeons. Controlling the robot from Earth posed challenges, notably latency, with a delay of about 0.85 seconds. Colorectal surgeon Michael Jobst, MD, FACS, FASCRS said: “In a live patient, if there is bleeding, it’s my job to stop that bleeding immediately. But to have an 800 to 850 millisecond lag between seeing the blood loss and then doing something about it, I mean, effectively that’s like… saying, OK, one Mississippi, two, and then I get to go ahead and fix the problem,” Despite this, the demonstrations were a success, with six surgeons performing tasks flawlessly. 💪 #roboticsurgery #space #surgicalrobotics

Imagine having the chance to see what no one else can see🔎 𝑰𝒏 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍, our project aims to showcase the incredible detail and key features that🔬cutting-edge tomography at ESRF - The European Synchrotron can achieve. This technology empowers💪 #innovation and supports #industrial objectives, and beyond. If you haven't seen this yet, check it out!🚀 #technology #research #science #tomography #synchrotron https://lnkd.in/erwJFBCh

🔥 #QuantumSensors in #Space & #Healthcare - WG meeting is happening now! Curious about the WG #Strategy of the next 2 years that are currently developing? -> Register on QBN Portal"   What to join the group and shape the future of quantum sensing & imaging? -> Contact us!   #QuantumIndustry #QuantumTechnologies #QuantumSensing #QuantumImaging