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How Echo IQ Transforms Heart Disease Diagnosis with Cutting-Edge AI

What does the future of heart disease detection look like? Professor Geoff Strange, Chief Research and Strategy Officer at Echo IQ and Professor of Medicine at the University of Sydney and Notre Dame, recently sat down with the Cassling team to discuss the game-changing capabilities of EchoSolv. EchoSolv, the... Read more

The Top Imaging Trends of 2024

2024 was a year of innovation across the imaging spectrum. When we reviewed our top articles of the year, it became clear that what resonated more than anything else were in-depth looks at technology, the cost of that technology, and the myriad other innovations changing the clinical conversation. Here are the top articles... Read more

RSNA 2024: AI Reaches Critical Mass

At the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America in Chicago, radiologists, technologists and assorted medical professionals from all around the country once again gathered to catch a glimpse of the latest technological breakthroughs in the radiology space. In the last couple years, artificial intelligence... Read more

Siemens Healthineers Introduces Industry-First AI Abdomen as part of ACUSON Sequoia 3.5 Ultrasound Release

AI Abdomen automatically labels and measures organs in milliseconds, improving standardization New HLX transducer improves breast and musculoskeletal imaging to reduce false negatives Includes comprehensive liver assessment tools to quantify liver tissue stiffness and hepatic steatosis Siemens Healthineers has introduced... Read more

What’s New in CT Systems and Scanner Technology: 2025 Edition

If it’s been a few years since your team has opted for a new Computed Tomography (CT) scanner, you might be surprised by the progress the technology has made. New best practices that seek to enhance the patient experience like never before are being deployed regularly not just in large health systems, but even in smaller... Read more

40 Days of Giving: Cassling Employees Team Up to Give Back

This year, Cassling is proud to celebrate 40 years as a company providing innovative solutions to healthcare organizations and their communities. As part of our celebration, we hosted “40 Days of Giving,” a service-focused challenge encouraging our employees to give back to their communities. Employees were paired into... Read more

How Much Does an Ultrasound Machine Cost?

Healthcare professionals use ultrasound machines for several purposes, including diagnostic exams, cardiac assessments, pregnancy evaluation, guiding procedures and numerous other areas of patient care. However, the cost of an ultrasound machine can vary significantly depending on the type of machine and configuration. In... Read more

What’s New in MRI Technology — 2025 Edition

With so many technological advancements happening across all of healthcare, it’s easy to lose sight of the incredible evolution happening to one of the cornerstones of the hospital imaging experience: MRI. 2025 will continue to see a number of improvements to the MRI patient experience, the workflows of imaging teams and... Read more

Rad Tech Week Demonstrates Need for Year-Round Appreciation

How you doin' radiology community? One of the best weeks of the year is almost upon us – National Radiologic Technologist Week! Cassling’s annual commemoration of Rad Tech Week has taken place for 15 years, and for good reason — this week is an opportunity to stop and appreciate the hard work technologists, physicians,... Read more

What’s New in Ultrasound Tech – 2025 Edition

While you weren’t looking, a lot has been happening in the field of ultrasound! New technologies, new workflows, new best practices. Over just a few short years, the potential uses of ultrasound have grown exponentially, and that means exciting things for you and your imaging team. Join us as we take a look at the latest... Read more

How to Tell When Imaging Equipment Has Reached End-of-Life (and How to Extend Its Value)

Like humans, medical imaging equipment shows signs of aging. But instead of creaky joints, wrinkles, or gray hair, the machinery gives other hints that it is wearing out and that it might be time for you to make a change. Here are five signs that your imaging equipment is approaching its last lap, plus tips on what you can... Read more

C-Arm Radiation Exposure Prevention Tips for Safer Cardiovascular, IR and Hybrid Labs

In healthcare, so much of safety and reference materials emphasize how to protect the patient, but there are far fewer resources dedicated toward helping protect you, the provider, over the course of time. While patients may be exposed to radiation only when they come in for an imaging exam or undergo a surgical procedure... Read more

Cassling Celebrates 40 Years of Supporting Healthcare Providers

As we celebrate 40 years as a company, I can’t help but think about how far we’ve come in supporting healthcare providers on their journey to deliver extraordinary care to patients. Cassling was founded in 1984 by my father, Bob Cassling. He left a reliable career in imaging sales and service to begin his own venture at... Read more

The Complete Guide to the Investing In You Educational Summit 2024

The Investing In You Educational Summit is right around the corner. The full agenda has been unveiled, the state-of-the-art imaging systems you can experience firsthand are all set, and we at Cassling are ready to welcome you to Omaha to see what the future holds for the imaging field. As we get closer to the event on... Read more

Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month 2024: Everything You Need to Know

Each year, Cassling is honored to connect diagnostic imaging teams with free resources to celebrate their sonographers during Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month. We’ve been doing this for a number of years, and every year we pick a new theme, artwork and slogan. In years past, we’ve featured everything from a take on Rosie... Read more