Abstract: Systems and methods for performing image processing in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes an imaging system including at least one processor, an input/output interface in communication with a medical imaging device, a display in communication with the processor, and a memory in communication with the processor, including image data obtained from a medical imaging device, where the image data describes at least one image describing at least one region of a patient's body, and an image processing application, where the image processing application directs the processor to preprocess the image data, identify pathological features within the preprocessed image data, calculate the likelihood that the at least one region described by the at least one image is afflicted by a disease, and provide a disease classification substantially instantaneously describing the disease and the likelihood of the disease being present in the region via the display.

Abstract: A method for predicting clinical severity of a neurological disorder includes steps of: a) identifying, according to a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) image of a brain, brain image regions each of which contains a respective portion of diffusion index values of a diffusion index, which results from image processing performed on the MRI image; b) for one of the brain image regions, calculating a characteristic parameter based on the respective portion of the diffusion index values; and c) calculating a severity score that represents the clinical severity of the neurological disorder of the brain based on the characteristic parameter of the one of the brain image regions via a prediction model associated with the neurological disorder.

Abstract: Embodiment provides a terminal which comprises at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to: obtain first biometric feature information of a measured target, where the first biometric feature information includes a pulse wave signal and/or an electrocardio signal of the measured target; obtain a first status of the measured target according to the first biometric feature information of the measured target; determine blood pressure calculation policy of the measured target according to the first status of the measured target; and determine a blood pressure value of the measured target according to the blood pressure calculation policy and the first biometric feature information of the measured target.

Abstract: A vital sign information recording system includes a data collector configured to collect behavior-associated information of a subject and vital sign information of the subject, and a display configured to display a presumed behavior of the subject and the vital sign information of the subject. At least one of the data collector and the display has a controller configured to determine the presumed behavior of the subject based on the behavior-associated information, and to display the presumed behavior of the subject and the vital sign information of the subject in a mutually associated manner on the display.

Abstract: An X-ray imaging apparatus including a sensor unit with a sensor array configured to generate a signal corresponding to X-rays and a sound-production unit configured to make a notification by sound production causes the sound-production unit to execute sound production in response to detection of an event. If an event including a sound-production request occurs during a period including a period of reading out a signal from the sensor array, the X-ray imaging apparatus restricts execution of sound production by the sound-production unit.

Abstract: There is provided a method and apparatus for adjusting a monitoring system which is arranged to receive measured values of a physiological characteristic of a subject and to generate an alarm when the received measured values meet at least one predefined alarm generation criterion.

Abstract: A system is proposed for the acquisition and the combined displaying of video output signals, for example in the VGA standard, coming from a set of various instruments and apparatuses (2a, 2b, 2c, . . . 2n), each of which reproduces at least a signal representing the evolution of a physiological parameter, a diagnostic image of a part of the body of a person, or both. The system collects a video signal in the section connecting each of the instruments and apparatuses (2a, 2b, 2c, . . . 2n) with a monitor (3a, 3b, 3c, . . . 3n). The video signals are carried to a central unit (1) for collection and processing of the signals and then presented in a single image on a central monitor (7).

Abstract: A medical intensive care system includes one or more signal sampling devices to detect at least one physiological parameter and parameter data corresponding thereto; memory to store the parameter data, and provide historical parameter data by storing the parameter data in a chronological order; a processor to process the historical parameter data to obtain a plurality types of data in an intensive care time interval; a display to display the plurality types of the data and current parameter data, comparatively, and update, when a historical intensive care time interval is adjusted, the plurality types of the data according to a change in the time interval.

Abstract: An X-ray CT data processing device is provided which when multi-energy photography is performed with an energy-separation type detector, and a subject is separated into a plurality of standard materials to create an image, estimates the appropriateness of posited standard materials, and in order to determine appropriate standard materials with satisfactory accuracy, processes CT data respectively acquired in a plurality of detection energy ranges to create a reconstructed image separated into predetermined standard materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for positioning a patient's body part including a target to be depicted by means of an imaging device relative to the imaging device, particularly an irradiation source of a radiation imaging device, that generates a radiation beam directed towards the target, the method being constituted to be executed by a processor of a computer and comprising the following steps:—receiving, at the processor, geometry data describing the geometry of at least one structure located in the field of view of the imaging device;—receiving, at the processor, tracking data describing the spatial location and/or orientation of the at least one structure within the field of view of the imaging device;—determining, with the processor, position data incorporating the geometry data and the tracking data, describing whether the location and/or orientation of the at least one structure with respect to an image trajectory, particularly a radiation beam trajectory through the target is desirable;—d

Abstract: Multiposition collimation devices and x-ray imaging systems, which include the multiposition collimation devices, are provided. The multiposition collimation device includes a collimator housing and a collimator plate constructed to at least partially block the passage of x-rays. The collimator plate is movable relative to the collimator housing to a first position, corresponding to a first x-ray detector size, and a second position, corresponding to a second x-ray detector size.

Abstract: A patient positioning apparatus for an extra-oral imaging system that includes a support base adjustable in at least one dimension and a cephalometric module coupled to the support base and configured to position a cephalometric imaging sensor about an imaging area formed with an x-ray source, where x-rays from the x-ray source impinge the cephalometric sensor after radiating the imaging area. A patient positioning unit is positioned operatively near the imaging area, and a retractable Frankfort plane positioning indicator and methods for using the same are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are an intraoral sensor and an X-ray imaging system. The intraoral sensor includes a sensor panel, a circuit unit, a memory, a battery, a casing, a first connector, and a power terminal. The X-ray imaging system includes a docking station with the intraoral sensor docked thereto, the docking station configured to provide a second connector connected to the first connector to perform at least one function of receiving the image signal stored in the memory, and charging the battery, or includes a transmission cable detachably connected to the intraoral sensor, and configured to provide a third connector connected to the first connector to transmit the image signal.

Abstract: The radiation detector includes a plurality of image pixels each including a plurality of counting pixels. Each of the plurality of counting pixels includes a radiation absorption layer that converts incident photons, which are incident on a corresponding counting pixel of the plurality of counting pixels, into an electrical signal, and a photon processor configured to compare the electrical signal with a reference value, output an output signal according to a result of the comparison, count a number of photons which are incident on the corresponding counting pixel based on the output signal, and store the counted number of photons.

Abstract: An image displaying system according to an embodiment includes an observation target device, a display device and processing circuitry. The display device is configured to display an image. The processing circuitry is configured to: arrange a three-dimensional model relating to the observation target device in a virtual space; acquire data indicating a relative positional relationship between an operator and the observation target device; generate an image of a three-dimensional model included in a blind area when viewed from the operator, based on the data indicating the relative positional relationship and on the three-dimensional model arranged in the virtual space; and display the image on the display device.

Abstract: A method of automatically determining an imaging protocol. The method includes receiving, via a user-interface, a scan request. The scan request includes a region-of-interest definition. The method further includes determining, via a controller, an imaging protocol based on the scan request, and performing, via an imaging device, a scan of a patient based on the imaging protocol.

Abstract: A radiation image processing device which performs image processing to a moving image that is obtained by emitting radiation to a subject, the radiation image processing device including a hardware processor that: extracts a reference region from each of a plurality of frame images which form the moving image; calculates an image processing condition of the reference region for each of the frame images from which the reference region is extracted; determines a standard image processing condition which is a standard based on the calculated image processing condition of each of the frame images; and performs image processing by applying the determined standard image processing condition to each of the frame images.

Abstract: To assist a physician in diagnosis of trauma involving abdominal pain, scan data representing the patient is partitioned by organ and/or region. Separate machine-learnt classifiers are provided for each organ and/or region. The classifiers are trained to indicate a likelihood of cause of the pain. By outputting results from the collection of organ and/or regions specific classifiers, the likeliest causes and associated organs and/or regions may be used by the physician to speed, confirm, or guide diagnosis of the source of abdominal pain.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method for determining a deformity in a bone surface comprises performing a scan of a healthy bone and a diseased bone; creating 3-dimensional (3D) representations of a current surface of the diseased bone; constructing an estimated healthy surface in 3D for the diseased bone based on the surface of the healthy bone; and identifying a deformity in the diseased bone by comparing the estimated healthy surface to the current surface of the diseased bone. In some embodiments, the scan is performed using high resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT).

Abstract: An X-ray diagnostic apparatus comprises: an X-ray detector including a first detector and a second detector capable of simultaneously detecting X-rays irradiated from an X-ray tube; and processing circuitry configured to correct, by using information of a second image that is based on an output from the second detector, a first image that is based on an output from the first detector.

Abstract: A dynamic radiographic image processing apparatus includes: an estimator that extracts a first image of an anatomical region from a first frame image and a second image of the same anatomical region as the first image from a second frame image, and estimates a quantity of motion of a body from a change from the first image to the second image, the first frame image and the second frame image being included in a dynamic radiographic image obtained by radiographic imaging of the body in a respiratory state, motion accompanying respiration not appearing in the first image and the second image; and an image converter that performs image conversion on the second frame image to suppress influence of motion of the body, using the quantity of motion.

Abstract: A method for determining a patient radiation and diagnostic study score associated with past diagnostic radiologic tests. In light of the obvious benefits of diagnostic radiology, the risks inherent in its use are often overlooked. Ionizing radiation, which is a component of much, but not all, diagnostic radiology, carries with it a small risk of inducing cancer every time it is used. This additional risk, known as “Lifetime Attributable Risk,” is layered on top of an individual's lifetime base risk of invasive cancer. The present method for determining a patient radiation and diagnostic study score provides right time, right place, and right format radiology information to assist providers in their medical decision-making. With greater awareness of recent study history, and individually contextualized risk and benefit considerations, providers are more likely to decrease their overall usage of diagnostic radiology and better counsel their patients on future risk.

Abstract: A method for conveying one or more predictive indicators of an imaging control parameter is provided. The method includes: obtaining an initial image acquisition via an imaging system based at least in part on an initial configuration of the imaging system; collecting data regarding the imaging control parameter during the initial image acquisition; and generating the one or more predictive indicators based at least in part on the collected data. Each of the one or more predictive indicators corresponds to a calculated value of the imaging control parameter associated with a potential configuration of the imaging system different from the initial configuration.

Abstract: A computed tomography (CT) scanning apparatus is provided. The CT scanning apparatus includes an energy storage component disposed in a stationary portion of the CT scanning apparatus, wherein the energy storage component is configured to receive electrical power from an external source and to store the electrical power. The CT scanning apparatus also includes an energy storage management system coupled to the energy storage component and configured to regulate both storage of the electrical power on the energy storage component and utilization of the electrical power stored on the energy storage component by the CT scanning apparatus. The energy storage component is configured to serve as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for the CT scanning apparatus and to provide peak power shaving during peak power operation of the CT scanning apparatus.

Abstract: A protective case in two parts (L, R) interconnected by a flexible top wall (28) acting as a hinge and a closure spring. Opposed jaws (32, 34) in the two respective parts (L, R) hold a stethoscope chestpiece (40) within the case, and protect its diaphragm (43) behind a separable (24) front wall (22). The jaws have insertion ramps (33A, 35A) that open the jaws upon insertion of the chestpiece, a retention portion (33C, 35C), and removal ramps (33D, 35D) that open the jaws upon removal. A chest piece is inserted by pushing it into the insertion ramps. It is removed by pulling it outward against the removal ramps. This protects the chestpiece from damage in a medical equipment bag to which the case may be attached by a lanyard (37) for quick location. A back wall (23) may protect a second diaphragm (45) of the chestpiece.

Abstract: The present embodiments relate generally to ultrasound imaging methods, systems, and apparatus that detect and enhance viewing of a needle during ultrasound imaging. The methods involve acquiring an ultrasound image feed having primary ultrasound image frames. During acquisition of the ultrasound image feed, secondary frames are interspersed amongst the primary ultrasound image frames, where each secondary frame is steered at a different angle. At least one secondary frame is analyzed to detect an imaged needle. Upon detection of an imaged needle in at least one secondary frame, an optimal steering angle is determined for imaging the needle, the optimal steering angle being based on the steered angle of the at least one secondary frame having the detected imaged needle. The method continues to acquire the ultrasound image feed by acquiring additional primary ultrasound image frames.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a semiconductor device including a protection circuit that exhibits satisfactory performance even in a small area, an ultrasonic image pickup device, a semiconductor device manufacturing method, and and an ultrasonic imaging system. [Solving Means] The semiconductor device according to the present technology includes an integrated circuit formed on an SOI substrate including a silicon substrate formed of crystalline silicon, a BOX layer laminated on the silicon substrate, and an SOI layer laminated on the BOX layer, the semiconductor device including: a protection circuit; and an element separation region. The protection circuit constitutes the integrated circuit and includes a semiconductor region having the same crystal orientation as the silicon substrate. The element separation region penetrates the SOI substrate and separates the protection circuit.

Abstract: A hand-held medical ultrasound apparatus (10) comprises an ultrasound transducer (1) for emitting ultrasound, a reflector (2) for reflecting at least a portion of the emitted ultrasound, and an indicator (21,22,311,312) enabling the indication of a relative position and/or orientation between the transducer (1) and the reflector (1).

Abstract: Provided is an art in which when an operator grips a probe of an ultrasonic imaging apparatus and moves the probe, it is facilitated to maintain the probe at a suitable angle with respect to an object to be imaged. A probe adapter may include a contact surface having a shape extending along an outer circumference of a cross section of an object to be imaged, and a fixing portion configured to fix a probe having an ultrasonic wave transmitting-receiving surface which transmits and receives an ultrasonic wave at a given angle and expose the ultrasonic wave transmitting-receiving surface to the contact surface side.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for holding an interchangeable ultrasound probe for medical application. The device comprises a base comprising a fixation means arranged for fixating the device at a surface contact area of the device to a position on a patient's skin; and a base module arranged for being connected to the base and arranged for holding the ultrasound probe. The base module further comprises adjusting means arranged for adjusting the position of the ultrasound probe. The adjusting means comprises a locking mechanism arranged for fixating the adjusted position of the ultrasound probe. The base module comprises a receiver arranged for receiving and retaining the ultrasound probe, which receiver is customizable to the ultrasound probe. The invention further relates to a method.

Abstract: A dual modality endocavity imaging and treatment system for detection of cancer and targeted biopsy and treatment procedures, comprising: a housing; a nuclear detector system housed within the housing and configured for detecting nuclear radiation imaging data; an ultrasound detector system housed within the housing for detecting ultrasound imaging data; a needle associated with the housing and adjustably positionable relative thereto; and a data processing module configured to receive the nuclear radiation imaging data and the ultrasound imaging data and to generate and output an image showing the relative position of the needle and an endocavity object of interest. The needle may include a distinct radiation signature to facilitate imaging thereof.

Abstract: An ultrasonic probe includes: a support base; a rotation body which rotates while being supported by the support base; an ultrasonic oscillator which is disposed on an outer peripheral surface of the rotation body; and a rotary electric connector which is disposed to axially support the rotation body by the support base and exchanges electric signals with the ultrasonic oscillator, wherein the rotary electric connector includes: a rotary electrode which is bonded to the rotation body and rotates along with the rotation body, a fixed electrode which is bonded to the support base to face the rotary electrode and forms an annular guide groove in a rotation axis rotation in a region facing the rotary electrode, and a rotary contact member that is disposed inside the guide groove and rolls along the guide groove while contacting both the rotary electrode and the fixed electrode.

Abstract: A mobile ultrasound system will pair with a wireless ultrasound probe for exclusive communication between the two for an ultrasound exam when the wireless probe is brought to within a predetermined distance of the mobile ultrasound system. The ultrasound system determines that the wireless probe is within the predetermined distance from the strength of the signal received by the system from the wireless probe. Pairing can proceed automatically when a wireless probe is within the predetermined distance, or after a user actuates a control to initiate the pairing. The ultrasound system may display the identity of a probe within range on the display of the system for selection by the user so that the user will be confident that pairing will be done with the desired wireless probe.

Abstract: An ultrasonic sensing device includes an ultrasonic signal transmitting element and an ultrasonic signal receiving element. The ultrasonic signal transmitting element is configured to produce ultrasonic waves. The ultrasonic signal receiving element is configured to receive ultrasonic waves. The ultrasonic signal transmitting element and the ultrasonic signal receiving element are positioned at a same plane. A distance between the ultrasonic signal transmitting element and the ultrasonic signal receiving element is adjustable. The ultrasonic signal transmitting element is capable of emitting ultrasonic waves having a conical shape.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for measuring circulating cells in superficial body fluids by means of high-frequency-based device. The method can be used for detecting circulating cells in the fluids of an individual without the necessity of extracting a sample of the individual, being useful as a diagnostic tool and for monitoring the effectiveness of a treatment administered to an individual suffering from a viral, protozoal, fungal and/or bacterial disease.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus includes a weight applier configured to, when a difference between a first imaginary component of a first frame image and a second imaginary component of a second frame image, the second frame image being adjacent to the first frame image, is less than or equal to a first threshold value, apply a first weight to the second imaginary component to increase the difference; and an image generator configured to generate a movement-amplified image based on the first frame image and the second frame image to which the first weight is applied so that a movement of interest corresponding to the increased difference is amplified.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for dissipating heat from an ultrasound transducer are disclosed. A passive thermal management system including thermally conductive materials is disclosed. The passive thermal management system may include thermally conductive layers in a flexible circuit coupled to the transducer stack. The flexible circuit may be coupled to a thermally conductive bolster plate. The bolster plate may be coupled to a handle heat spreader that may be coupled to the interior surface of an ultrasound probe housing.

Abstract: A biopsy device comprises a body, a needle, a cutter, and a tissue sample holder. The tissue sample holder comprises an outer cup and a cap. A tray retains severed tissue samples from a biopsy procedure. In some versions, the tray is selectively detachable from the cap in a one-handed operation by the user. The tray may be ejected into a sample container, such as a formalin cup. The cap may include a threaded portion that is configured to engage a complementary threaded portion of a sample container to seal the sample container once the tissue samples have been transferred to the sample container from the tissue sample holder of the biopsy device. One or more ports may be provided in the cap to manage excess fluid within the outer cup of the tissue sample holder, and/or to provide integrated access for a marker delivery device.

Abstract: Devices and systems for analyzing biological samples are provided. Devices include a hollow body extending from a first end to a second end. The body defines a sample collecting portion. A first opening at the first end of the body is operable to receive a source of negative pressure and a second opening at the second end of the body is operable to receive a biological sample. The body also includes an optically transparent region disposed in a region corresponding to the sample collecting portion, the optically transparent region being configured to transmit electromagnetic radiation therethrough from an imaging device capable of imaging the biological sample when disposed in the sample collecting portion.

Abstract: Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a pulmonary biopsy needle having a proximal end, a distal end, and an elongated body extending between the proximal end and the distal end. The needle may be configured to access a periphery of a patient's lungs and the elongated portion may have a first portion, a second portion, and a piercing tip. The first portion may have a first flexibility and the second portion may have a second flexibility that is more flexible than the first flexibility. The second portion may extend distally of the first portion and the second flexibility may be constant along a length of the second portion. The first portion of the needle may have a wall-thickness different than a wall-thickness of the second portion of the needle.

Abstract: A joint assembly including first and second supports, a spring cage, first and second drive shafts, and first and second cables. The spring cage having a first end fixed to the first support and a second end fixed to the second support and defining a spring channel between the first and second supports. The first drive shaft rotatably disposed along a first longitudinal axis defined by the first support and the second drive shaft rotatably disposed along a second longitudinal axis defined by the second support. The first and second cables extending through the first support and having an end secured to the second support. The first and second cables translatable in a direction parallel to the first longitudinal axis to articulated the second support relative to the first support such that the second longitudinal axis is disposed at a total joint angle relative to the first longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A quick disconnect assembly including a tubular housing. The housing includes a cam pin secured to the housing and a nut positioned within the housing cannulation. The nut has a first threaded channel adapted to engage a threaded shaft, a second, non-threaded channel extending at an angle to the first channel, and an arcuate groove formed on an outer surface of the nut. When the cam pin of the housing engages the groove at about a distal end of the nut, the nut is positioned in a loading position where the second channel extends approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis of the housing. When the cam pin engages the groove at about a proximal end of the nut, the nut is positioned in a locking position where the first channel extends approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis of the housing.

Abstract: A device for occluding a vasculature of a patient including a micrograft having an absorbent polymeric structure with a lumen of transporting blood. The micrograft has a series of peaks and valleys formed by crimping. The occluding device is sufficiently small and flexible to be tracked on a guidewire and/or pushed through a microcatheter to a site within the vasculature of the patient. Delivery systems for delivering the micrografts are also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for occluding a vasculature of a patient including a micrograft having an absorbent polymeric structure with a lumen of transporting blood. The micrograft has a series of peaks and valleys formed by crimping. The occluding device is sufficiently small and flexible to be tracked on a guidewire and/or pushed through a microcatheter to a site within the vasculature of the patient. Delivery systems for delivering the micrografts are also disclosed.

Abstract: A surgical retractor and wire passer broadly comprising an elongated handle, a paddle, a curved tip, and a guide passageway. The elongated handle allows a user to grasp and apply leverage to the surgical retractor and wire passer. The paddle extends from the elongated handle and is a thin and flat plate for holding back non-skeletal tissue away from an operating area. The curved tip extends from the paddle opposite the handle and includes a concave engagement surface for engaging the bone. The guide passageway extends along the curved tip and curls a surgical wire at least partially around the bone.

Abstract: A disclosed medical device may have a sling, a first needle coupled to a first end of the sling and a second needle coupled to the second end of the sling. The first needle may be coupled via a first suture having one point of attachment on the sling, and the second needle may be coupled via a second suture having two points of attachment on the sling. The sling may be used in laparoscopic surgeries and is intended to, if desired, be left in place during the procedure. The sling is further configured to allow a surgeon to visualize the full and proper surgical field by holding and retaining at least one organ.

Abstract: Medical devices and methods of using medical devices are disclosed. An example tissue retraction device includes a first engagement member having a first end and a second end, a second engagement member having a first end and a second end, a first elastic member attached to the second end of the first engagement member, and a first alignment member having a first end, a second end and a lumen extending therethrough. Further, the tissue retraction device has a first length, the first alignment member has a second length, the first elastic member extends within the lumen of the first alignment member and the second length of the first alignment member is less than or equal to the first length of the tissue retraction device.

Abstract: A surgical rib retractor has a housing having a first shoulder. The surgical rib retractor also has a body pivotably coupled to the housing and having a second shoulder. The retractor further has a first arm unit pivotably coupled to the first shoulder and configured to receive one rib. The surgical rib retractor also has a second arm unit pivotably coupled to the second shoulder and configured to receive another rib. The surgical rib retractor also has a first arm actuator constrained to be rotatable relative to the first shoulder and coupled to the first arm unit to pivot the first arm unit as the first arm actuator is rotated. The surgical rib retractor further has a second arm actuator constrained to be rotatable relative to the second shoulder and coupled to the second arm unit to pivot the second arm unit as the second arm actuator is rotated.

Abstract: A surgical retractor system having a frame and a plurality of arms connected thereto is disclosed. At least one arm is moveable relative to the frame and the relative movement is constrained to a direction along the longitudinal axis of the arm. At least one retractor blade is removably connected to each of the plurality of arms. The blade is fixably rotatable about an axis normal to the longitudinal axis of the arm to which it is connected.

Abstract: A suture anchoring device for fixing a soft tissue to a bone tissue is disclosed that enables the exchange of sutures between anchors after implantation. The suture anchoring device may include a body that is inserted into the bone tissue, a suture exchange fitting situation within a passage formed within the body, and one or more pre-loaded sutures looped through the suture exchange fitting and projecting proximally from a proximal opening formed in the body. Surgical kits and surgical methods for performing various repair procedures using one or more suture anchoring device are also disclosed.