Ultrasound
Vacuum-Assisted, Spring-Loaded Core Biopsy Device Developed for the Breast Ultrasound Market
With the option of firing inside or outside the breast, a new core biopsy device is designed to access hard-to-reach lesions in the axilla, near the chest wall, near implants, or behind the nipple. More...26 Nov 2008
Recommendations Endorsed for Contrast Agent Use in Cardiac Ultrasound Imaging
An American echocardiography society recently supported the use of contrast agents, used to enhance echocardiogram images, and provided a guide for physicians who may be hesitant to use the contrast agents following a 2007 U.S. Food and Drug administration black box warning. More...25 Nov 2008
In Other News
Ultrasound Used To Predict Risk of Heart Attack
Nanotherapeutic Application Targets Multiple Cancer Genes
Catheter Procedures Guided by Small 3D Ultrasound Probe
Endoscopic Ultrasound Highly Effective in Assessing Ambiguous Radiographic Findings of the Pancreas
Olympic Medical Research Reveals Enlarged Hearts Can Be Healthy Hearts
Handheld Ultrasound Provides Diagnostic Quality Images at Bedside
Ultrasound System's Multiple Usability Features Improve Workflow
Zero-Footprint Ultrasound Tool Developed for Musculoskeletal Imaging
First U.S. Patient Undergoes MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound Procedure
Detection of Familial Pancreatic Neoplasms by Endoscopic Ultrasonography, MDCT, and MR Cholangiopancreatography
Risk of Osteoporosis May Be Predicted by Ultrasound Exam
Pocket Ultrasound System Awarded MDEA Gold
Clinical Ultrasound Scanner Provides Fast and Effective Diagnoses
Ultrasound Contrast Agent Deemed Safe During Stress Echocardiogram
Intravascular Ultrasound Preferred for Atherosclerosis Imaging
Ultrasound System Designed for Wide Range of Applications
Bioeffects of Diagnostic Ultrasound Addressed in Consensus Report
Endosonographic Evaluation Improves Survival in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer
Research Could Enhance Devices Used in Medical Ultrasound Imaging
Ultrasound Should Be Used First Detecting Acute Appendicitis
SonoSite Receives International Design Award
Laptop Ultrasound System Designed for Excellent Image Quality
Supplemental Breast Ultrasound Improves Cancer Detection
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.