TIMS Medical

Our team is honored to highlight our recent collaboration with the healthcare professionals at Banner Del E Webb Medical Center in Sun City, AZ. To help support gold standard evaluations, they have added TIMS MVP software and mobile cart to their radiology suite for use with their Siemens Luminos Agile Max. The Banner Health team is dedicated to making health care easier, improving patient outcomes and service, training an engaged workforce, and meeting the needs of their community. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with the Banner Health team and for our colleagues at Siemens Healthineers. Together, we strive to improve patient outcomes and help improve the lives of those in our communities. #PACS #VNA #TIMSMVP #Radiology

We’re proud to highlight our recent collaboration with Baptist Hospital Miami, who have integrated TIMS MVP software and mobile cart into their practice for use with their GE fluoroscopy equipment. Baptist Health’s mission to improve the health and well-being of individuals, guided by their faith-based values, aligns with our commitment to providing innovative solutions that enhance patient care. Their dedication to clinical excellence, compassionate service, and healthcare innovation inspires us, and we’re honored to support their team with tools designed to optimize diagnostic workflows and improve patient outcomes. We extend our gratitude to the team at Baptist Hospital Miami, and to our colleagues at GE. Together, we are striving to improve patient outcomes! #PACS #VNA #TIMSMVP #Radiology

We are excited to highlight our upcoming course, The Velopharyngeal Port: The Forgotten Sphincter in Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing, taught by Loredana Cuglietta MHSc., R.SLP., S-LP(C). This course will explore critical aspects of velopharyngeal function in infancy and childhood. Loredana will discuss the developmental trajectory of velopharyngeal function, the implications of nasopharyngeal reflux as a potential indicator of aspiration, and the differentiation between structural and neuromotor velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD). Participants will gain insights into effective strategies for assessing and addressing both types of VPD, empowering them to optimize care for pediatric patients. This complimentary session will be hosted on March 31 from 8:00 - 9:00 PM EST and is eligible for 0.1 intermediate ASHA CEUs. To learn more or to register, click here: https://lnkd.in/gwCzRvGv

Today we are discussing the Dynamic Imaging Grade of Swallowing Toxicity (DIGEST). Let's get into it! The Dynamic Imaging Grade of Swallowing Toxicity (DIGEST) is a validated system used to assess the severity of pharyngeal swallowing impairment due to cancer. With the development of DIGEST, MBS rating was adapted to the NCI’s Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) nomenclature of ordinal toxicity grading used in oncology trials (Hutcheson et al., 2017). DIGEST employs a decision tree or flowsheet to assist clinicians in evaluating standard radiographic modified barium swallow studies (Hutcheson et al., 2022). “DIGEST offers a psychometrically sound measure for HNC clinical trials and investigations of toxicity profiles, dose-response, and predictive modeling” (Hutcheson et al., 2017). DIGEST-FEES is a reliable scale for assessing the severity of safety, efficiency, and overall pharyngeal stage swallowing impairment in people with head and neck cancer (HNC) using FEES (Starmer et al., 2021). DIGEST-FEES aligns with the original DIGEST scale, demonstrating strong correlations with reference measures of swallowing function, in addition to other FEES assessments. Further, it has moderate correlations with other dysphagia measures, including patient-perceived quality of life, diet level, and secretion severity. Interested in learning more? Check out the references cited in this post!

We are excited to highlight our recent collaboration with Legacy Silverton Medical Center in Silverton, OR. Their mission of serving their community, as well as their commitment to doing the right thing, was evident during our collaboration. The team actively looks for innovative ways to improve the health of all, and they partner with outside organizations to maximize their reach. To help support their values and mission, the Legacy Silverton Medical Center team has added TIMS MVP software and mobile cart to their practice for use with their GE RF180. We extend our gratitude to the wonderful healthcare professionals at Legacy Silverton Medical Center, and to our partners at GE HealthCare! #PACS #VNA #TIMSMVP

We’re excited to share that Cooper Green Medical Center in Birmingham, AL has added TIMS MVP software and a mobile cart to their imaging workflow for use with their GE HealthCare RF180. Cooper Green Medical Center is dedicated to providing respectful, comprehensive, patient-centered care, ensuring that all individuals—regardless of ability to pay—receive the quality healthcare they deserve. By integrating TIMS MVP into their practice, their team is further enhancing efficiency, diagnostic capabilities, and patient outcomes in swallowing imaging. We are proud to support Cooper Green’s mission and look forward to seeing how TIMS MVP contributes to their exceptional standard of care. #TIMSMVP #PACS #VNA #Radiology

We extend our thanks to everyone who attended our event earlier this week, A Comprehensive Approach to Voice Therapy: Beyond the Worksheets taught by Sara Charney. If you missed the live event or are interested in rewatching this phenomenal presentation, check out the complimentary replay available here: https://lnkd.in/gMxAJd8X

As we age, changes in swallowing such as prolonged oral and pharyngeal transit, later onset of the pharyngeal swallow, and reduced sensation, may occur. These changes can result in penetration, aspiration, and residue. In this clip, Jo Puntil, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, F-ASHA discusses age-related changes, and what clinicians might anticipate at the bedside and during instrumental evaluations. Interested in learning more? Check out this complimentary webinar which includes complex cases from Jo, available here: https://lnkd.in/gJuBgT4k

Today we are reviewing information regarding the upper esophageal sphincter (UES). Let's get into it! The Upper Esophageal Sphincter (UES) spans a 4-cm segment along the digestive tract, comprising cartilaginous, bony, and muscular components. It operates through a combination of intrinsic muscular control and displacement, facilitating its opening and closing (Ramaswamy et al., 2022). The UES, characterized as a high-pressure zone, can be observed through manometry. The anatomical components comprising this zone are known as the PES. The terms UES and PES are synonymous. According to Lang & Shaker (1997) the UES/PES is made up of the cricopharyngeus (CP), inferior pharyngeal constrictor (IPC), and the cervical esophagus. "Recent basic science investigations have suggested that the upper esophageal sphincter (UES), in cross-section, is not round, but that it more closely approximates a kidney shape" Belafsky et al. (2013). Interested in learning more? Check out the references cited in this post. #UES #PES #Esophagus #GERD #ENT #SLP #Dysphagia

Last month, we participated in the 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas. It was an incredible opportunity to connect with industry leaders, digital health experts, and healthcare professionals from around the globe. At TIMS, we are dedicated to transforming medical imaging and enhancing patient care through innovation and enterprise connectivity. We sincerely appreciate the enthusiastic engagement and interest we received, and are excited for continued collaborative opportunities. We extend our thanks to all who stopped by our booth to connect, and look forward to seeing everyone in Las Vegas next year! #HIMSS25