Ultrasound
Mobile, Cardiovascular Ultrasound Features Stress Echo and Transesophageal Echocardiography Capabilities
A 58.5-kg mobile cardiovascular ultrasound system features innovative quantitative features such as stress echo, and transesophageal echocardiography capabilities, designed for healthcare providers looking for a cost-effective echo technology. More...14 Jul 2014
Ultrasound and Self-Healing Hydrogels Noninvasively Deliver Targeted Chemotherapy
Modern drug-delivery systems used to administer chemotherapy to cancer patients typically release a constant dose of the drug over time. But a new study challenges this gradual approach and offers a unique way to locally deliver the drugs “on demand.” More...08 Jul 2014
Automated Breast Ultrasound System Receives Approval for Screening Women with Dense Breasts
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new breast imaging technology, an automated breast ultrasound system, which is designed to help identify 35.7% more tumors in women with dense breasts than mammograms alone. More...09 Jun 2014
Distribution Agreement Established for Optimized Prostate Biopsy Guidance Using MRI Transrectal Ultrasound Fusion Technology
Analogic, a developer of medical imaging and aviation security technology, reported on their distribution agreement with D&K Technologies, developer of the BioJet solution, a novel 3D MRI transrectal ultrasound fusion technology, at the American Urological Association annual meeting. More...29 May 2014
Ultrasound-Guidance Used to Insert Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters Considerably Cuts Complications
Patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis catheter placement using fluoroscopy and ultrasound-guidance experienced significantly fewer complications at one year postinsertion than did patients whose catheters were positioned laparoscopically. More...26 May 2014
In Other News
Liver Cancer Ultrasound Screening Can Improve Survival of Cirrhosis Patients
Focused Ultrasound Can Lessen Cancer Pain
Lymph Node Ultrasound Imaging Most Effective for Obese Breast Cancer Patients
Ultrasound Processor Supports Optimized Characterization of Lesions in the Gastrointestinal Tract and Airways
New Ultrasound Device May Help to Detect Risk for Stroke and Heart Attacks
Hepatocellular Carcinoma Screening Linked with Curative Treatment and Longer Survival in Cirrhosis Patients
First-of-a-Kind Ultrasound System Designed for Image-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Access and Fits in Pocket
Imaging and Blood Test Work Together to Optimize Evaluation of Ovarian Cancer Risk
Ultrasound Imaging System Enhancements Include High Definition Transducers, Sophisticated Elastography, and Tissue Strain Analysis
Ultrasound Can identify Pregnant Woman with Preeclampsia at Risk for Respiratory Failure
Laptop Doppler Ultrasound Technology Provides Sophisticated Cardiology Tools
Optoacoustic-Ultrasound Fusion Could Potentially Eliminate the Need for a Breast Biopsy and Track Early Response to Treatment
SuperSonic Imagine’s Aixplorer Could Eliminate the Need for Some Liver Biopsies
Ultrasound Technology Enhancements Provide Imaging at Greater Depths
POC Ultrasound Provides Quality Care to Sports Team
Endobronchial Ultrasound Needle Designed to Retrieve Lymph Node Cell, Tissue Samples
Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Suspected Appendicitis in Children Deemed Effective Front-Line Tool
Ultrasound Using Microbubble Contrast Agent Provides Way to Visualize Tumors
Report Advocates Ultrasound Use in Fields Outside of Cardiology
Ultrasound Targeted at the Brain Shown to Enhance Sensory Performance
Ultrasound Screening Strategy Devised to Prevent Cardiovascular Complications in Sports
Elastography Technique Helps Determine Liver Fibrosis
MR-Guided Ultrasound Offers Effective Noninvasive Treatment for Breast Cancer
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.