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Novel Method for Enhanced Needle Localization During Image-guided Interventions

		By Bob Nidever in Latest Additions Published: Tuesday, 16 December 08 - 12:23 AM (GMT)

UCLA scientists have developed a novel method for healthcare providers to accurately and easily visualize and track in real-time a needle in relation to surrounding tissue for improved accuracy, efficacy, and safety of needle-based medical procedures.

The result of an interdisciplinary applied research effort, this invention uses a novel image processing algorithm that can be easily programmed into existing HCUS units to provide healthcare providers the ability to reliably and easily, in real-time, track the distal tip of an inserted needle.  The ability of a healthcare provider to more clearly identify and track the distal tip of a needle during image-guided interventions will significantly improve the accuracy and precision of medical procedures. MORE[2009-222]

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