Ultrasound
Hepatocellular Carcinoma Screening Linked with Curative Treatment and Longer Survival in Cirrhosis Patients
Investigators discovered that patients with cirrhosis who underwent surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma had cancers detected at an earlier stage, were more likely to receive curative instead of palliative treatment, and had longer survival. More...24 Apr 2014
First-of-a-Kind Ultrasound System Designed for Image-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Access and Fits in Pocket
A new, ultra-compact ultrasound device provides direct visualization of structures beneath the skin in real time to effectively guide clinicians placing peripheral intravenous lines. More...22 Apr 2014
Imaging and Blood Test Work Together to Optimize Evaluation of Ovarian Cancer Risk
A new US Food and Drug Administration-cleared blood test that measures the levels of five proteins and then uses a proprietary algorithm and software to calculate a single risk score has been the topic of recent research comparing the test to two imaging modalities. More...15 Apr 2014
Ultrasound Imaging System Enhancements Include High Definition Transducers, Sophisticated Elastography, and Tissue Strain Analysis
New features designed for a range of ultrasound systems include enhanced image quality with a large 21.5-inch LCD monitor, HD transducers, optimized contrast agent imaging technologies, and more powerful image processing with 50% greater pixel density. More...14 Apr 2014
X-Ray Illuminator
X-Ray Viewbox Illuminators
Diagnostic Ultrasound System
DC-80A
High-Precision QA Tool
DEXA Phantom
Digital X-Ray Detector Panel
Acuity G4
In Other News
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
Real-Time Planning for Ultrasound-Guided Brachytherapy with Data Analysis Tool Designed to Reduce Clutter
Project to Develop Breast Biopsy System Offering Real-Time Monitoring, Guidance
Ultrasound Applications Developed for Women’s Health, General Imaging, Cardiovascular, and Point of Care
Combined Ultrasound Technologies Provide “One Stop Shop” Evaluation of Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Fusing MR with Ultrasound for Quicker, Less Invasive Breast Cancer Biopsies
Ultrasound Catheter, CT Software Developed for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Procedures
Photoacoustic Mammoscope Identifies Breast Cancer Using Light and Ultrasound
Ultrasound Safer, Just as Effective as X-Ray Screening in the ICU
Live 3D Holographic Imaging for Use in Interventional Cardiology Assessed
Clot-Buster Enhanced by Ultrasound in Stroke Patients
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.