Medical Imaging

Caltech researchers have developed a revolutionary medical imaging technology, photoacoustic vector tomography (PAVT), that noninvasively images deep blood vessels and analyzes blood flow. This groundbreaking method surpasses traditional imaging techniques by providing detailed insights into both the presence and dynamics of blood vessels. (Artist’s concept.) Credit: SciTechDaily.comCaltech’s new photoacoustic vector tomography (PAVT) technology enables groundbreaking noninvasive imaging of deep blood vessels and detailed…

Researchers have demonstrated the effectiveness of optical coherence tomography angiography in monitoring intermediate uveitis, a significant cause of global blindness. This new method links retinal blood flow with inflammation severity, offering a promising tool for predicting disease progression and identifying high-risk patients. Credit: SciTechDaily.comA new study introduces a novel approach to predicting the course of uveitis through retinal blood flow analysis, potentially transforming patient monitoring and…

Recent research at Caltech has made significant improvements to a photoacoustic imaging technology called PATER, now evolved into PACTER. This new version simplifies the technology by reducing the need for multiple sensors, enables three-dimensional imaging, and eliminates the necessity for calibration before each use. These advancements make the technology more practical and efficient for medical imaging applications. Credit: CaltechCaltech’s improved photoacoustic imaging technology, PACTER, simplifies procedures,…