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Photoacoustic Tumor Bed Imaging in Breast Conserving Surgery

Method for identifying residual breast cancer cells following tumor removalJHU Ref #: C17840Value Proposition· Enables medical professionals to identify residual tumor cells for removal in real-time· Reduces time and cost by eliminating need for post-operative analysis of excised tissue· Safe and radiation-free alternative to other...

Published: 9/27/2024 | Inventor(s): Emad Boctor, Russell Taylor, Laura Connolly, Gabor Fichtinger, Parvin Mousavi

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Category(s): Clinical and Disease Specializations > Oncology > Breast Cancer, Technology Classifications, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Imaging

Apparatus and method for multiparameteric wearable continuous vital signs and blood pressure measurement

Technology Description· Researchers at Johns Hopkins have developed a wearable patch that continuously monitors blood pressure and cerebral blood flow.· The device harnesses photoacoustic imaging, pairing LED lights with ultrasonic detectors to monitor flow even in small vessels. · The device simultaneously measures clinical data...

Published: 9/27/2024 | Inventor(s): Brian Bush, Emad Boctor, Laeben Lester

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Cardiology, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Diagnostics, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Cardiovascular

A Device Utilizing Transmission Ultrasonography to Enable Ultrasound-guided Placement of Central Venous Catheters

Invention NoveltyA medical device that utilizes transmission ultrasonography to enable ultrasound-guided placement of central venous catheters.Value PropositionCentral venous catheters in children are typically placed with the use of fluoroscopy, which emits potentiallyharmful ionizing radiation. Ultrasound has the potential of permitting safe real-time...

Published: 9/26/2024 | Inventor(s): Seth Goldstein, Emad Boctor, Fizan Abdullah

Keywords(s): Imaging Modality, Integrated Imaging System, Interventional and Surgical Systems, Surgical Navigation, Ultrasound (US)

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Imaging, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Surgical, Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices

Apparatus and Methods for Ultrasound Screening of Prostate Cancer

Unmet NeedProstate cancer is the second most common type of cancer in American men, behind skin cancer. It is also the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American males, and there is a continuing need for innovation in diagnosis for those at risk for prostate cancer. After initial diagnostic blood tests for prostate-specific antigens, a prostate...

Published: 9/27/2024 | Inventor(s): Emad Boctor, Bradford Wood, Reza Seifabadi, Fereshteh Aalamifar

Keywords(s): Clinical Diagnostics, Diagnostic Tool, Image Processing Software, Imaging Probe/Transducer, Interventional and Surgical Systems, Mapping Tool, Surgical Navigation

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Imaging, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Oncology > Prostate Cancer

Ultrasound Calibration and Real-time Quality Assurance Based on Closed Form Formulation

Unmet NeedUltrasound imaging is a popular image guidance modality due to its ability for safe, inexpensive, and real-time imaging in the operating room. One method of using ultrasound for guidance is creating 3D volumes from 2D image data and relating the position of surgical tools to the reconstructed volume, which involves tracking the ultrasound...

Published: 9/26/2024 | Inventor(s): Gregory Hager, Gabor Fichtinger, Anand Viswanathan, Emad Boctor

Keywords(s): Imaging and Sensing Systems, Imaging Modality, Imaging Probe/Transducer, In Vivo Medical Imaging, Ultrasound (US)

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Imaging, Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software > Sensors, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices

Robotic 5D Ultrasound System

Unmet NeedThree-dimensional (3D) ultrasound systems have seen increased adoption in guiding various interventional procedures, such as in thermal ablation procedures to guide the placement of the ablation probe to the target area. However, there are several disadvantages of using 3D ultrasound in robotic systems. First, ultrasound itself is unable to...

Published: 9/26/2024 | Inventor(s): Jerry Prince, Gabor Fichtinger, Russell Taylor, Michael Choti, Emad Boctor

Keywords(s): Image Processing Hardware, Image Processing Software, Imaging and Sensing Systems, Imaging Modality, In Vivo Medical Imaging, Ultrasound (US)

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Imaging, Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software > Image Processing & Analysis, Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices

Apparatus and methods for photoacoustic Intrapartum fetal and neonatal brain monitoring based on ultrasound neuromodulation evoked contrast

Unmet NeedTreatment of developmental brain injury has had many recent advances with developments in obstetric and neonatal medicine. However, perinatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) remains a significant cause of this brain injury. Fetal brain injury that is caused during labor is currently monitored by electronic fetal heart rate monitoring....

Published: 9/26/2024 | Inventor(s): Emad Boctor, Maged Harraz, Ernest Graham, Jeeun Kang, Raymond Koehler, Adarsha Malla, Jennifer Lee- Summers

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Imaging, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Pediatrics

Nerve-sparing Surgical Guidance Using Neuromodulation-based Nerve Localization

Unmet NeedGlobally, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer and the sixth leading cause of cancer-related death in men. In the U.S., prostate cancer is the most common and diagnosed cancer in males. It is estimated there are 2.5 million men living with prostate cancer in the US, and the number is on the rise. The survival of prostate...

Published: 9/26/2024 | Inventor(s): Emad Boctor, Jeeun Kang, Arthur Burnett, Jin Kang, Maged Harraz

Keywords(s): Disease Indication, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Imaging and Sensing Systems, Imaging Modality, Implanted Device, Implants, In Vivo Medical Imaging, Integrated Imaging System, Integrated Robotic and Imaging System, Interventional and Surgical Systems, Men's Health, Neuromodulator, Surgical Navigation, Therapeutic Devices, Therapeutics, Ultrasound (US)

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Imaging, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Neurostimulation, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Surgical, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Men's Health

Initial Proof-of-Concept of Photoacoustic Neural Stimulation; A Potential Approach to Retinal Stimulation: Preliminary In Vitro Study

Unmet NeedNon-cataract related vision loss affects 22.9 million people worldwide. Many of these patients retain partial functionality in their retinas; even though their outer retinas no longer function, visual stimulation can be achieved by sending messages from the inner retinas through the optic nerves. Present efforts to restore vision to these...

Published: 9/26/2024 | Inventor(s): Emad Boctor, James Spicer, Peter Gehlbach, Jeeun Kang, Maged Harraz

Keywords(s): Disease Indication, Environmental Sensing, Eye Disorders, Imaging and Sensing Systems, Implanted Device, Implants, Neuromodulator, Photodetector, Sensors, Signal Display Software, Therapeutic Devices, Therapeutics

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software > Sensors, Technology Classifications > Industrial Tech > Energy, Infrastructure & Environment, Technology Classifications > Computers, Electronics & Software, Technology Classifications > Industrial Tech, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Therapeutic Devices, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Neurostimulation

THREE-DIMENSIONAL REAL TIME ULTRASOUND MONITORING SYSTEM FOR ABLATION THERAPY

Unmet NeedTumor ablation therapy is an approach to remove tumor tissue by minimally invasive surgical procedures. In such procedures, an interventional tool is directed to a target location within the patient’s body that is either close to, or within the tumor tissue. Energy is then delivered to the targeted site to destroy the tumor tissue. Interventional...

Published: 9/26/2024 | Inventor(s): Emad Boctor, Chloé Audigier, Younsu Kim, Emran Mohammad Abu Anas, Arman Rahmim, Nicholas Ellens, Xiaoyu Guo

Keywords(s): Clinical Diagnostics, Diagnostic Tool, Image Processing Software, Imaging and Sensing Systems, Imaging Modality, In Vivo Medical Imaging, Integrated Imaging System, Interventional and Surgical Systems, Mapping Tool, Pattern Recognition Software, Surgical Navigation, Ultrasound (US)

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Imaging, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Surgical, Technology Classifications > Diagnostics > Diagnostic Imaging

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