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Echocardiography Society’s Perspective on POCUS for COVID-19
We continue to read new journal articles confirming the benefits of point-of-care ultrasound to screen, diagnose and monitor COVID-19 patients. The latest? A statement from the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) recognizes the value and prevalence of POCUS on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19. ASE confirms that “the rapid, bedside assessment of…
Read MorePlastic Surgeon Dr. Antoni Roldan Confirms Breast Implant Rupture with Clarius
Since purchasing the Clarius HD L7 handheld ultrasound earlier this year, Dr. Antoni Roldan cannot imagine practicing without it. “Clarius is a powerful and amazing tool that delivers confidence to the surgeon. I don’t need to just imagine what is going on beneath the skin. I can see it clearly in great detail. My patients also like to watch the exam as…
Read More[Webinar] MSK Ultrasound in Physiotherapy – Bone Integrity
By Greg Fritz, PT, DPT, RMSK In my last webinar, I covered the basic concepts of using ultrasound in the fields of orthopedics and physical therapy, as well as how to identify the location of injuries in support structures (e.g., ligaments, tendons). I also tackled the imaging signs you should be looking for on ultrasound…
Read More[VIDEO] Aquatic Veterinarian Performs Ultrasound Exams on Sharks
Performing ultrasound exams on animals isn’t easy at the best of times. Scanning sea creatures presents an even greater challenge for most aquatic veterinarians. That’s why Dr. Luke Ross from The Aquarium Vet and Kate Willson curator at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium are excited about their new Clarius veterinary ultrasound system. We caught up with…
Read More5 Smart Money Tips to Reduce the Cost of Your Next Ultrasound System
The pace of innovation in medical imaging is breaking all the rules. Bigger is not better. Clearer image quality is not more expensive. In fact, there has never been a better time to buy an affordable ultrasound scanner. Companies like Clarius are on a mission to bring the highest quality imaging to the pocket of…
Read More[WEBINAR] Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging – The Differential Diagnosis of Ultrasound Findings
By Greg Fritz, PT, DPT, RMSK The fields of orthopedic surgery and physical therapy are extremely vast and constantly changing. Every year, new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches are adopted and discussed in clinical studies and scientific papers. However, ultrasound remains one of the most effective ways to diagnose and evaluate the different musculoskeletal structures during…
Read More6 Reasons to Choose a Wireless Handheld Ultrasound System
Medical practitioners who are considering an app-based handheld ultrasound system are spoiled for choice. Whether you’re using an Apple or Android device, you can choose from a range of options to suit your budget, specialty and image quality requirements. The choice narrows considerably when you want a pocket ultrasound system without a cord. We’ve put…
Read MoreBC Rural Physicians Participate in Handheld PoCUS Project
Dr. Virginia Robinson, a rural physician practicing in Fernie, BC., is at the centre of the rollout of 50 Clarius handheld ultrasound scanners across the Canadian province. Dr. Robinson is responsible for training novice users to learn basic ultrasound skills for triage and OB prenatal exams. “I’m hoping there’s going to be a wave of…
Read MoreWhat Lies Beneath: Ultrasound Imaging Brings Anatomy to Life for Physical Therapy Students
Many professional associations are taking conferences virtual this year and are incorporating new technologies to increase interactivity with the materials being present. For example, Dr. Ruth Maher, Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic medicine is presenting a paper at the American Association of Clinical Anatomists Conference being held…
Read MoreMaternity Medicine Physicians Happy with Switch to Clarius ultrasound
Dr. Brian Driedger recently spoke with us about how he uses Clarius in his family medicine practice, which is focused on maternity and new born care. Dr. Driedger practices with a group of six physicians in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada where they manage about 100 deliveries a month. He went shopping for alternatives when he…
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