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April 1, 2023Butterfly iQ+ Mobile Ultrasound for Imaging Anywhere & Wearable Ozone Therapy Device
Butterfly Releases iQ+ Mobile Ultrasound for Imaging Anywhere
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The iQ+ mobile ultrasound embodies the new generation of portable ultrasound devices. Developed by Butterfly Network, a company based in Guilford, Connecticut, the iQ+ is its most recent device with improved features like enhanced imaging, ergonomic design, and superior battery life. These improvements make the pocket-sized device powerful enough to produce images of live organs and tissues. Furthermore, it can perform in-plane guided procedures with its Needle Viz technology.
The transducer-sized ultrasound displays its images on a paired smartphone’s screen. This more efficient system is thanks to Ultrasound-on-chip technology. This chip allows a more efficient ultrasound-image generation while improving the battery’s life by up to 20% more than previous generations. It also uses a digital micro-bean to enhance the picture’s quality and produce higher frequency pulse repetitions. Two years after the first release of Butterfly Network’s first-gen full-body ultrasound, they continue the effort to keep innovating their globally celebrated diagnostic instrument alongside their partners. .
Wearable Ozone Therapy Device for Chronic Wound Treatment
The ozone gas has a powerful antibacterial effect commonly used for chronically infected wounds as support treatment. Researchers at Perdue University have developed a portable device that facilitates the application of ozone treatment at home. This novel technology shows promise in continuing the treatment of chronic wounds with drug-resistant bacteria.
An estimated more than 6 million patients around the U.S. suffers from a chronic wound infection. A significant portion of these patients correspond to diabetic foot ulcers. Due to the lack of effective antibiotic treatment, chronic infections become harder to eradicate. Thus, the inevitable perpetuation of these lesions drastically impacts the patient’s quality of life.
The application of disinfectant ozone over chronic wounds has proved to have a favorable healing effect. This effective treatment requires specialized equipment. Because of this hassle, patients must travel to the hospital or a specialized clinic to comply with therapy.
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The Perdue University research team has devised a novel solution to address this problem: the creation of a wearable ozone-generating wound patch.
The low-cost wearable ozone patch allows the diffusion of disinfecting gas throughout the affected tissue. The ozone gas oxidizes and eradicates most bacteria, promoting wound healing. This revolutionary patch receives ozone through a series of connecting tubes from a mobile battery-powered ozone generator. With this novel design, it is feasible to have a small and affordable treatment for patients that suffer from chronic wound infections.
