The Toshiba Viamo combines all the advantages of a portable ultrasound system with the diagnostic precision, productivity and comfort of a premium cart-based machine. It shares its core imaging engine and transducer technology with the Toshiba Aplio™ series, and offers uncompromized image quality and clinical workflow support in situations where unlimited portability is required.
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Physicians from many specialties are prescribing exercise for health conditions such as: obesity, heart disease, elevated cholesterol, stress, high blood pressure and musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis and osteoporosis.
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Growing Need for Musculoskeletal Injections Combined with Diagnostic Ultrasound for Guidance
Physicians from many specialties are prescribing exercise for health conditions such as: obesity, heart disease, elevated cholesterol, stress, high blood pressure and musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis and osteoporosis. Terms such as “wellness” and “healthy lifestyle” are often used to encourage patients to improve their overall health – but what impact does exercise have on people: Those who are just becoming more active and others who have participated in strenuous activity most of their lives?
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Artifacts in ultrasound are more of a nuisance and can contribute to misleading diagnostic information. Artifacts can be attributed to a hardware problem such as holding the transducer incorrectly or be related to the imaging technique and software such as B-Mode or Doppler. However, scientists at the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) are developing an ultrasound technology that uses "Twinkling Artifact" to detect and push through kidney stones.
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If you own, scan or repair ultrasound equipment, you need some type of ultrasound service contract. When you make an expensive purchase such as a house or a car, you have insurance on it, why not have a contract on a multi-thousand dollar piece of ultrasound equipment?
If someone accidentally drops an ultrasound transducer and the crystals go out, not only is the purchase price of a new one somewhere between $7,000-$18,000 depending on the type of probe it is, but patient care is compromised because only a portion of the information is uncovered while scanning. Broken elements cause shadowing, dropout, and artifact that can effect the image and diagnosis.
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Are you considering adding or replacing a diagnostic ultrasound machine in your practice? In our current economic environment and with the affordable care act affecting insurance reimbursements, many physicians are thinking twice about making a large capital equipment investment. Have you considered
renting a portable ultrasound machine? Renting a diagnostic imaging system is a quick way to acquire a much needed ultrasound unit without having to qualify for a capital equipment loan.
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Buying new, used or refurbished ultrasound equipment can be a stressful decision for any physician looking to increase patient services in their practice. Investing thousands of dollars into capital equipment can be a risk, but you can mitigate those risks by doing your homework:
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Increased Population Drives More Services
It's a fact: Diagnostic ultrasound improves patient care.
There are more people present and living longer than in the past. For sonographic professionals this means a range of patient services are needed to meet the health demands of the population. Diagnostic ultrasound covers a range of clinical applications including:
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Ultrasound Treats the Whole Patient
Women rely on their physician for a range of healthcare issues from pregnancy to female issues. Being able to address a woman's health needs contributes to patient loyalty. Treating the whole patient instead of referring her elsewhere is not only convenient, it streamlines her health. Types of sonography include:
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Venous Insufficiency Affects 50% of Population over Age 50
Ultrasound is Gold Standard for Vein Care Treatments
There are three popular vein care treatment methods which physicians perform to treat varicose veins. They are:
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