Insights to Ultrasound
Redefining drug delivery: the ultrasound revolution in healthcare
In the pharmaceutical industry, biology and chemistry have long been the two scientific pillars of therapeutics. Traditionally, the “biologist” has played a crucial role in identifying the causes of disease and testing potential therapies, while the “chemist” has been instrumental in developing small-molecule drugs. The advent of biotechnology has allowed scientists to develop more effective treatments addressing the underlying causes of disease and tailored to individual patients, called precision medicine.
The latest era in healthcare has introduced innovative therapies, yet achieving precise delivery of these therapies to specific locations within the body remains a significant hurdle. To tackle this challenge, the scientific community is expanding its focus beyond biology and chemistry to include physics, or in this case more specifically ultrasound, forming the third pillar in the fight against disease
The global reach of Norwegian ultrasound innovation -series | The Explorer
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Part 1 – Dr Liv Hatle’s pioneering work in ultrasound saves lives 40 years on
Ultrasound pioneer Norwegian cardiologist Liv Hatle – a woman and clinician whose contribution to Healthcare has changed the lives of many globally.
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Part 2 – How Bjørn Angelsen’s innovation spearheaded a medical ultrasound industry
One of the great engineering achievements from Norway: Bjørn A. J. Angelsen’s invention, Doppler ultrasound device to measure blood flow. This invention founded the basis for GE Vingmed.
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Part 3 – From startup to global brand: a medical ultrasound success
Get a comprehensive understanding of how Anders Wold got into the ultrasound business, succeeded in building a global brand, and made ultrasound available anytime and anywhere around the globe.
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Part 4 – From medical innovation to commercialisation: a translational success
The 4th article of our series on Norwegian ultrasound innovation is about Kjell Kristoffersen - a key person at the interface between the pioneering invention of ultrasound and its clinical impact.
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Part 5 - Putting microbubbles to work in medical ultrasound imaging
The 5th article of the series, which focuses on how Norwegian ultrasound innovation is impacting medicine globally. Featuring pioneers of ultrasound microbubbles - Dr Jonny Østensen and Dr Svein Kvåle.
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Part 6 - Sir William Castell: championing Norway’s pioneers of ultrasound contrast media
We are delighted to share the 6th article of the series “The global reach of Norwegian ultrasound innovation”, which focuses on how Norwegian ultrasound innovation is impacting medicine globally.
The article features the vital role Sir William Castell played in championing Norway’s pioneers of medical ultrasound contrast media.