How 'imaging skins' could improve surgical precision in oncology settings

"Imaging skins" could improve surgical removal of cancerous tumors.

Imaging concept: An imaging skin is inserted through a trocar port and placed on the surface of the organ. The X-ray source is activated, and the scintillation is captured by an endoscope. Illustration created using Adobe Illustrator.

Image and caption courtesy of Scientific Reports.

The novel X-ray detector was designed to be integrated into a custom imaging system that converts radiation into light.

Right heart cardiac ultrasound contrast agent for shunts enters U.S. trial

The Agitation Solutions Orbis Microbubble Generator simplifies and streamlines the process of saline agitation and delivery for cardiac bubble studies using a single use syringe. It is was cleared for use in Canada in 2024.

The Agitation Solutions Orbis Microbubble Generator simplifies and streamlines the process of saline agitation and delivery for cardiac bubble studies using a single use syringe. It is was cleared for use in Canada in 2024.

Currently there are no FDA cleared echocardiography contrast agents commercially available for use on the right side of the heart to detect shunts, but a new agent that promises to improve workflow and imaging is about to enter a U.S. trial.