An innovative ultrasonography device that has been developed with the future of space health in mind has hitched a ride on SpaceX’s Dragon cargo resupply mission. The Translational Research Institute for Space Health, or TRISH, at Baylor College of Medicine is supporting the product’s first user demo in space.
The Butterfly iQ device was developed by Connecticut-based Butterfly Network Inc. (NYSE: BFLY) and is “the world’s first handheld, single-probe whole-body ultrasound system using semiconductor technology,” according to a press release.
TRISH has been supporting the device’s development since the organization realized the impact it can have on astronauts’ ability to administer their own health care.
“NASA is returning to the moon and our astronauts will need to be more self-reliant when it comes to medical care. TRISH is investing in innovations that enable healthcare to be…
