Ultrasound

Dissection Essential for Breast Cancer Patients with Positive Ultrasound-Guided Axillary Node Biopsy
In contradiction to a trend in treatment options, breast cancer patients with suspicious lymph nodes should have an ultrasound-guided axillary node biopsy, and if that biopsy is positive these patients should undergo an axillary dissection, a new study showed. More...28 May 2012
Physician Interpretation Time Drastically Reduced by Automated Breast Ultrasound
Automated breast ultrasound takes an average three minutes of a physician’s time, allowing for faster and more complete breast cancer screening of asymptomatic women with dense breast tissue, a new study revealed. More...23 May 2012


Mechanical Elasticity Imaging System Provides Real-Time Prostate Mapping
A prostate mechanical imaging system creates color 2D and 3D maps of the prostate in real time such that when in agreement with a digital rectal examination finding, can be permanently stored in electronic records for future analysis and comparison. More...08 May 2012

In Other News
Symposium to Highlight the Latest Innovations in Breast Imaging
Endoscopic Ultrasound Detects Pancreatic Lesions Common in People at High Risk for Hereditary Pancreatic Cancer
Women at Increased Breast Cancer Risk Benefit by Adding Ultrasound, MRI to Yearly Mammography Screening
Mini Access System Supports Precise Needle Placement
Satellite Rheumatology Clinics Benefit from Hand-Held Ultrasound
Ultrasound Probe, Sterile Procedure Kit Designed for Needle-Guided Procedures
Ultrasound System Capable of Performing 30 Different Exams
Women with Breast Pain Not Likely to Benefit from Breast Imaging
Ultrasound Technique Employing Laser Beams Provides More Effective Evaluation of Osteoporosis
Ultrasonic Screening May Provide More Effective Breast Cancer Detection
First International Guidelines Issued for Echocardiographic Diagnosis of Rheumatic Heart Disease
Transient Elastography Ultrasound Effectively Delineates Cirrhosis from Recurrent Hepatitis C
Compact Diagnostic Ultrasound System Designed for Primary Care in Developing Countries
MRI Plus Transrectal Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy Study to Identify Aggressive vs. Nonaggressive Prostate Cancer
Ultrasound Provides First Direct Evidence of Effect of Malaria on Fetal Growth
Ultrasound a More Effective Technique to Assess Abdominal Fat
Ultrasound Systems Designed with Innovative Image Quality Enhancements
Ultrasound Can Effectively Identify Hip Dysplasia at Six Months
Pocket-Sized Ultrasound Visualization Technology Introduced in Mexico
Twinkling-Artifact Ultrasound Detects, Treats Kidney Stones
Point-of Care Ultrasound Helps Physicians in Surgical, Intensive Care Environments
Volume Echocardiography Features 2.88 Gigabyte/Second Acquisition
Recommendations Issued for 3D Echocardiography Image Acquisition
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.







