Ultrasound



Global Therapeutic Ultrasound Company Submits Application for HIFU System
A global leader in therapeutic ultrasound systems has announced the submission of a 510(k) application for the clearance of its next generation non-invasive HIFU device to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). More...27 Apr 2016

Lung Ultrasound could be used as a safe and Effective Substitute for Chest X-Rays for the Diagnosis of Pneumonia in Children
The results of a randomized controlled trial in the pediatric emergency department of a leading medical school in the US suggest that lung ultrasound is highly effective, and safe, for diagnosing pneumonia in children, and could potentially be used as a substitute for standard chest X-Ray exams. More...
26 Apr 2016

Ultrasound System Receives US Defense Health Agency’s Approval for Ensuring Protection of Patient Health Information
A leading manufacturer of ultrasound systems has received Authorization to Operate (ATO) approval from the US Defense Health Agency (DHA) by complying with strict US Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity guidelines. More...21 Apr 2016
US FDA Approves First Injectable Intravenous Suspension for Contrast-Enhanced Liver Ultrasonography
A leading global diagnostic imaging company has announced US FDA approval of injectable contrast agent for the characterization of focal liver lesions, using ultrasonography of the liver. More...11 Apr 2016

In Other News
Laser Technology Could Advance Thyroid Cancer Screening
Wireless, Handheld Ultrasound Comes to iOS and Android
Ultrasound System Provides Enhanced Elastography Functions
Evolution 16 and MyLab Eight Take Center Stage for Esaote
Rugged, Portable Ultrasound System Receives Regulatory Approval
Elastographic Ultrasound System Reduces Unnecessary Liver Biopsies
Ultrasound During Active Labor Aids C-Section Prediction
Detailed Real-Time Imaging Using Optical Ultrasound Probes to Be Used to Guide Surgical Tools
Fused CT and Ultrasound Image Guides Surgical Procedures
Quantitative Ultrasound Helps Stage Fatty Liver
Portable Ultrasound Device Quantifies Bladder Volume
DARPA Grant for Advanced Focused Ultrasound Research
Novel Biopsy Robot Could Improve Disease Diagnosis
Ultrasound Guidance Lowers Surgical Risks Following Mastectomy
Novel ICE System for Intracardiac Echocardiography Receives US FDA Clearance
World’s First Ultra High Frequency Clinical Ultrasound System Receives CE Marking
Pilot Study Results of Novel Breast Imaging System Released
New Volumetric Ultrasound Imaging Technique Could Improve Obstetrical Care in Resource-Poor Areas
HIFU Ultrasound Approved by US FDA for Prostate Cancer Treatment
Remote-Controlled Telerobotic Ultrasound Could Revolutionize Telemedicine
Wearable Ultrasound System Enables Vascular Imaging
Leading Ultrasound Imaging Vendor Announces FDA 501(k) Clearance for New Visualization Solution
Carotid Ultrasound Examinations Help Identify Stroke Risk
MedImaging channel of MedImaging offers comprehensive coverage of medical sonography in its Ultrasound channel dealing with diagnostic and obstetric sonography, palliative applications (MRgFUS), as well as reports on scanners and transducers.







