Abstract: An ultrasound apparatus includes: a first display; a second display including a touch panel receiving a user input; a memory storing one or more instructions; and a processor. The processor is configured to execute the one or more instructions to: obtain a first raw data and a first TGC information corresponding to the first raw data from a storage medium; obtain a first ultrasound image by applying the first TGC information to the first raw data; control the first display to display the first ultrasound image; control the second display to display the first TGC information and receive a user input for modifying the first TGC information to a second TGC information; update the first ultrasound image by applying the second TGC information to the first raw data; and control the first display to display the updated first ultrasound image.

Abstract: Embodiments of a dermatological cosmetic treatment and imaging system and method can include use of transducer to simultaneously or substantially simultaneously produce multiple cosmetic treatment zones in tissue. The system can include a hand wand, a removable transducer module, a control module, and/or graphical user interface. In some embodiments, the cosmetic treatment system may be used in cosmetic procedures, including brow lifts, fat reduction, sweat reduction, and treatment of the décolletage. Skin tightening, lifting and amelioration of wrinkles and stretch marks are provided.

Abstract: A flexible cover for an ultrasound probe is described, comprising a folded-over flexible sheath which is then rolled, incorporating in the roll a flexible band and designed to facilitate easy application of a sterile sheath over an ultrasound probe.

Abstract: A teleoperated surgical system is provided comprising: a first robotic surgical instrument; an image capture; a user display; a user input command device coupled to receive user input commands to control movement of the first robotic surgical instrument; and a movement controller coupled to scale a rate of movement of the first robotic surgical instrument, based at least in part upon a surgical skill level at using the first robotic surgical instrument of the user providing the received user input commands, from a rate of movement indicated by the user input commands received at the user input command device.

Abstract: A diagnostic support suitable to be attached to a patient includes a band suitable to be wrapped around and tightened onto a portion of the patient corresponding to an area of interest of the patient and an air space incorporated in the band and suitable to expand so that, when the band is tightened onto the portion of the patient, the air space compresses and stiffens the portion of the patient.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a medical imaging apparatus includes a gantry, a carriage, a screen, a reflector, and a frame. The gantry has a bore formed therein. The bore is formed to accept a subject to be imaged by the medical imaging apparatus. The carriage moves through the bore. The screen is provided on the carriage. An image is projected on the screen by a projector from a rear. The rear is opposite to a side of which a top plate is inserted into the bore. The reflector reflects the image projected on the screen. The reflector includes prisms arranged in a same line. The frame supports the reflector. The frame is provided on the carriage.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for detecting the presence of a metallic surgical instrument. A metal detector for detecting insertion of a metallic surgical device into a hollow tube may include a switch, resonant circuit and a controller. The resonant circuit has a capacitor and a coil mounted to the hollow tube. The controller turn on the switch for a preselected time to temporarily provide a current to the resonant circuit and analyzes a resulting decaying voltage waveform originating from the resonant circuit when the switch is turned off in order to determine the presence and longitudinal depth of the metallic surgical device in the hollow tube.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus includes: a receiver configured to obtain a captured image resulting from image capture of exciting light that is shed on an observed object and is provided by way of the observed object, and of fluorescent light that is excited by the exciting light and is provided from the observed object; and an image processor configured to perform image processing on the captured image. A light receiving surface of the image sensor is provided with a color filter. The captured image includes plural pieces of first component information about colors corresponding to the spectral characteristics of the plurality of filter groups, respectively. The image processor is configured to generate second component information by combining at least two pieces of first component information, and perform color correction processing that corrects the plural pieces of first component information based on the second component information.

Abstract: MRI compatible localization and/or guidance systems for facilitating placement of an interventional therapy and/or device in vivo include: (a) a mount adapted for fixation to a patient; (b) a targeting cannula with a lumen configured to attach to the mount so as to be able to controllably translate in at least three dimensions; and (c) an elongate probe configured to snugly slidably advance and retract in the targeting cannula lumen, the elongate probe comprising at least one of a stimulation or recording electrode. In operation, the targeting cannula can be aligned with a first trajectory and positionally adjusted to provide a desired internal access path to a target location with a corresponding trajectory for the elongate probe. Automated systems for determining an MR scan plane associated with a trajectory and for determining mount adjustments are also described.

Abstract: Systems and methods for neuronavigation in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. Targeting systems and methods as described herein can generate personalized stimulation targets for the treatment of mental conditions. In many embodiments, direct stimulation of a personalized the stimulation target indirectly impacts a brain structure that is more difficult to reach via the stimulation modality. In various embodiments, the mental condition is major depressive disorder. In a number of embodiments, the mental condition is suicidal ideation.

Abstract: A system for medical device deployment includes an optical shape sensing (OSS) system (104) associated with a deployable medical device (102) or a deployment instrument (107). The OSS system is configured to measure shape, position or orientation of the deployable medical device and/or deployment instrument. A registration module (128) is configured to register OSS data with imaging data to permit placement of the deployable medical device. An image processing module (142) is configured to create a visual representation (102?) of the deployable medical device and to jointly display the deployable medical device with the imaging data.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for: (i) sequentially illuminating a specimen with different spatial distributions of light, wherein each illumination causes an object embedded in the specimen to emit radiation in response to the light; (ii) for each different spatial distribution of illumination light, imaging the radiation emitted from the specimen from each of multiple sides of the specimen; and (iii) determining information about the object in the specimen based on the imaged radiation from each of the multiple sides for each of the different spatial distributions of illumination light.

Abstract: A medical system comprises a medical instrument system and an assembly removably coupled to the medical instrument system. The assembly is configured to operate the medical instrument system by moving it within an anatomic passageway. The medical system also comprises a sensor system coupled to the instrument system and configured to generate information including spatial data and shape data about the instrument system. The medical system also comprises a control system communicatively coupled to the instrument system, the assembly, and the sensor system. The control system receives, from the sensor system, a first set of the spatial data including position information for a distal end of the medical instrument system during a plurality of time periods. The control system also receives the shape data from the sensor system and filters the first set of the spatial data.

Abstract: A method of detecting flow instability includes insonating an area of interest with ultrasound wave pulses, acquiring radio frequency (RF) data from echo pulses of the ultrasound wave pulses, processing the RF data, and deriving a Doppler band-width from the processed RF data by AR modeling. Also described herein is a device for detecting flow instability. The device includes an emitter configured to insonate ultrasound wave pulses on an area of interest, a receiver configured to acquiring radio frequency (RF) data from echo pulses of the ultrasound wave pulses, and a processor configured to process the RF data, and derive a Doppler band-width from the processed RF data by AR modeling.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are disclosed herein for securely docking portable ultrasound imaging devices and/or other medical equipment to stand heads and other support structures. In some embodiments, a portable imaging device can include a movable carrying handle that enables the user to easily secure the imaging device to a stand head by rotating the handle to engage one or more latch mechanisms on the stand head. The user can quickly remove the imaging device from the stand head for transport to another location by disengaging the one or more latches and rotating the handle in the opposite direction. If the new location lacks a stand head or other docking structure, the user can rotate the handle downwardly to act as a stand that elevates the rear portion of the device to facilitate use on a desktop or other surface.

Abstract: A method of visualization, characterization, and detection of objects within an image by applying a local micro-contrast convergence algorithm to a first image to produce a second image that is different from the first image, wherein all like objects converge into similar patterns or colors in the second image.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining a position of an object inside a body includes a first, detector configured to receive a signal from the object inside the body. The apparatus also includes a camera configured to capture an image or video of outside of a portion of the body, The object is positioned inside the portion of the body. A computing system is configured to receive the signal from the first detector and the image or video from the camera and to determine the position of the object Inside the body. A screen, is configured to display die position of the object inside the body.

Abstract: An ultrasound imaging probe including a handle configured for handheld use; a support structure disposed within the handle and comprising a thermally-conductive material, the support structure further comprising a coupling surface and an external surface, the coupling surface disposed at a distal portion of the support structure; a continuous material layer coupled to the support structure, such that the continuous material layer is disposed on the coupling surface and the external surface, the continuous material layer thereby providing a heat transmission path between the coupling surface and the external surface; and an ultrasound sensor coupled to the support structure at the coupling surface and directly in contact with the continuous material layer at the coupling surface, such that heat from the ultrasound sensor is transmitted away to the support structure via the heat transmission path of the continuous material layer.

Abstract: A method is provided for monitoring a current respiratory curve of a patient with regard to a recording region which is imaged by magnetic resonance scanning. The method includes acquiring a reference respiratory curve of the patient over a plurality of respiratory cycles; establishing a respiration state of the patient that is suitable for the magnetic resonance scanning based on the reference respiratory curve; determining at least one reference recording time window and a trigger threshold value for starting a magnetic resonance scan based on the previously determined respiration state; carrying out at least one magnetic resonance scan within the determined reference recording time window of the current respiratory curve using the trigger threshold value; and continually acquiring and monitoring the current respiratory curve during the magnetic resonance scan in the reference recording time window.

Abstract: Methods and system for characterizing ligament properties using elastography are disclosed. An ultrasound system capable of performing shear wave elasticity imaging and/or supersonic shear imaging may retrieve one or more images from a proposed surgical site. The one or more images may be provided to a surgical planning system that identifies one or more properties of ligaments proximate to the surgical site. Musculoskeletal simulations may be performed using the identified properties to preoperatively identify a surgical plan. Preoperative identification of a surgical plan may enable a surgeon to select from more fine-tuning options for a joint replacement than conventional systems.