Siemens Healthineers has achieved CE approval for the 7 Tesla magnetic resonance (MR) scanner Magnetom Terra, making it the first-ever ultra-high-field MR scanner to be approved for clinical use. This development is now establishing 7T imaging in the clinical routine and expanding the scope of diagnostic MRI – 15 years after 3T scanners first became established. With this new clinical field strength, it is possible to achieve a new level of detail in anatomy and function, helping further pave the way for precision medicine. Thanks to its very high spatial and spectral resolution, Magnetom Terra provides detailed insights into the human musculoskeletal system, presents a precise picture of the metabolic processes in the brain and also aids in the visualization of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis (MS). The advantages of ultra-high-field imaging are especially apparent in brain imaging. At 7T, lesions can be identified more clearly thanks to the higher resolution and stronger image contrast. One example of this is the examination of epilepsy patients, where the clearer distinction between white and grey matter opens up new diagnostic capabilities, which are not possible at lower field strengths. Results from 7 Tesla can also be beneficial to patients with MS by improving the visibility of lesions in the grey brain matter that can lead to cognitive impairments. Here, the combination of a better signal-to-noise ratio, stronger tissue contrast and greater spatial resolution means that 7T can reveal information that would be invisible at 3T. With Magnetom Terra’s Dual Mode functionality, users can easily switch between the clinical protocols and innovative research methods. This makes it an optimal platform for translational research, allowing the use of 7T to be expanded, such as for whole-body applications. Until now, 7T has typically been used to examine and enhance the visibility of extremely small pathologies with anatomical imaging, as well as sub-cortical brain activations utilizing functional imaging. In the near future, the exploration of metabolic changes in the patient will play an important role, and 7 Tesla could be thought of as a MRI microscope that examines the anatomy, function, and metabolism of body tissue. Furthermore, the open system architecture of Magnetom Terra is especially attractive for researchers, allowing them to utilize and build on their own developments. Manufactured at Siemens Magnet Technology in Oxford, England, the actively shielded magnet on the new ultrahigh- field MR system is the lightest 7 Tesla whole-body magnet in the world, being 50 percent lighter than previous actively shielded magnets. The low total weight of Magnetom Terra facilitates its installation in the clinical environment. It uses the same software platform as other clinical scanners from Siemens Healthineers in the 1.5T and 3T segments and is closely modeled on their established user interface. In conjunction with specially optimized applications for the 7 Tesla system, this allows easy operation of the ultra-high-field system in clinical routine, as well as the easy exchange of study protocols across other MR systems. Magnetom Terra’s current FDA approval status is 510(k) pending.
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FUJIFILM SonoSite’s recently launched Edge II point-of-care ultrasound system provides exceptional imaging performance in even the most demanding settings. Ideally suited to emergency medicine and critical care applications, it uses a revolutionary transducer technology – DirectClearTM – to increase penetration and contrast resolution, providing fast and reliable high quality imaging when it matters.

The Edge II’s wide-angle display and rugged construction offer unsurpassed bedside imaging for the real world. Building on SonoSite’s ongoing commitment to reliability and durability, its Armoured Cable Technology helps to maintain performance over time by protecting transducers from common accident scenarios, such as being rolled over, stepped on or twisted. The system also features a fully sealed keypad designed to provide liquid ingress protection and allow easy cleaning while still being simple to operate in a busy environment.

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NewLife Eco- Pro is a new line of premium, eco-friendly and ergonomic commercial antifatigue floor mats designed specifically to benefit a workforce that stands. NewLife Eco-Pro is the industry’s first integral skin polyurethane mat made with Bio-Foam, a plant-based renewable resource. According to new research, the use of NewLife Eco-Pro mats can positively impact the health of people who stand for long periods. Texas A&M University’s System Health Science Center, conducted an independent research study that evaluated the ergonomics of industrial anti-fatigue floor mats. The study concluded that NewLife Eco-Pro is superior at reducing spinal compression and maintaining flexibility in workers who spend time standing as compared to traditional anti-fatigue mats. NewLife Eco-Pro mats not only provide much needed relief to employees who stand, but their use can reduce injury and time away from work while minimizing employer’s exposure to health-related claims. NewLife Eco-Pro mats maintain their quality and appearance, and won’t become a tripping hazard, disintegrate or develop an undesirable smell, all of which are typical issues with traditional commercial anti-fatigue mats. The mats also have anti-microbial properties and will not absorb water. At three quarters of an inch thick, New Life Eco-Pro mats are puncture- and stain-resistant, and maintain resilience and optimal comfort over time. Certified by the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) for its high-traction bottom surface, NewLife ensures the highest level of slip resistance compared to other mats currently on the market.
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SonoSite’s portable ultrasound machines are intuitive, durable, and backed by a 5-year warranty. Our machines undergo rigorous durability testing, hours of quality assurance, and are designed with clinicians from the ground up. As a company, we’re committed to spreading point-of-care ultrasound education through online webinars, in-person education and our mobile app.

• We make our ultrasound equipment tough because you need to focus on providing care to your patient, not on whether your machine needs repair.
•  We make our machines intuitive because the last thing you need is an ultrasound machine you can’t figure out how to use.
• We provide access to educational resources because we’re committed to helping you improve patient outcomes. 
• Our machines are ready to go when you are. And should a problem arise, your ultrasound machine is backed by a 5-year warranty

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