Innovation in Ultra Sounds | Steve Ferrara

As technology advances, such as the Ultrasound Machine, more and more different applications come out to save lives and help people. For example, it can now detect heart abnormalities in fetuses early enough that you can avoid abortion unless it is necessary for the mother’s health. The development of this machine has led to innovation in Ultrasound Imaging which can be used on organs other than the heart, such as the kidney or lungs.

Stereolithography (SLS)

SLS is a technique where a laser is used to solidify plastic resin into a specific three-dimensional shape that you can fill with other materials. It allows for creating an organ or other body part that you can make to mimic its natural surroundings by replicating its collagen and endothelial cell structure, which are the main components of human tissue

3D Printing

The way that the field of medicine is advancing is by using 3D printing technology to create bones that can be implanted into injured soldiers or people who have been born with deformities. It allows for the replacement of damaged tissue and creating joints and other structures. It is also used to make prosthetic limbs that are better able to blend in with the body than other artificial limbs, allowing for a natural movement of parts not replaceable by plastic.

Virtual Reality

Virtual reality is a computer-based simulation of an environment, either real or imagined, in which a person can interact with the objects of that environment. This technology allows doctors to practice surgeries on virtual bodies and organs in reality. It helps to avoid the risk of mistakes and the costs associated with practicing repeatedly. Also, it allows for more opportunities to practice difficult procedures before they are performed on actual patients.

Optical Coherence Tomography

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a noninvasive imaging technique utilizing light to observe tissue structures. It allows for the observation of structures within tissues in high resolution. You can use it to observe and analyze abnormalities that may be cancerous or otherwise harmful. This technology has made diagnosis easier by allowing doctors to see internal structures and tissues without invasive procedures like x-rays or biopsies.

The field of medicine has always been advancing and learning. From the first time doctors used speculum until now, they have been able to see more things in a short period than ever before. It can be attributed to the fact that they have access to more and new technologies and can treat patients faster, which leads to a better outcome.

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About Steve Ferrara

Steve Ferrara, MD, FSIR, FACR, is known to everyone who works with him as being a man who believes in the science of things. As someone who is double board-certified in Diagnostic, Vascular, and Interventional Radiology, Ferrara is most passionate about treating and preventing complex diseases. He currently works for the Department of Defense as the Deputy Director for Clinical Operations and Chief of Clinical Optimization for the National Capital Region. The place that he works is most well known for being the military's largest healthcare Market; it includes 7 of the major facilities, including renowned Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a hospital that cares for over 500 thousand beneficiaries and has an annual budget of over $1.6 billion. Steve is in charge of maintaining the top clinical Interventional Radiology practice at Walter Reed, and is also a Clinical Professor of Radiology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.

Not only does Steve Ferrara have an incredibly impressive medical career, but he also has a very impressive and distinguished military career. During his tenure in the Navy, Steve served as a Captain. He also became a Chief Medical Officer tasked with working with a world-class health system of over 63,000 medical personnel. During his 25-year career in the Navy, he's had multiple deployments with the Army, Navy and Marine Corps. Some of these deployments included combat, humanitarian, and disaster relief missions.

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