Ultrasound


Automated, Motorized Endoscopic Ultrasound Biopsy Device Advances Precision Medicine
A new endoscopic ultrasound biopsy device featuring a unique motorized, automated rotational cutting needle is designed to obtain biopsies for definitive diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and other life-threatening GI cancers more quickly and less traumatically than current products. More...04 May 2022

AI Automatically Segments Kidneys and Measures Total Kidney Volumes Using Only 3D Ultrasound Images
The first study applying deep learning to 3D ultrasound in autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) has shown promising performance for auto-segmentation of kidneys using 3D US to measure total kidney volume (TKV) close to human tracing and MRI measurement. More...02 May 2022

World’s First Smart Obstetric Screening Technology Based on Deep Learning Simplifies Sonography Process
A new smart obstetric screening system based on AI automates output of screening results through automatic structure recognition, measurement, classification, and diagnosis to significantly enhance efficiency and reduce the workload of doctors. More...27 Apr 2022

Fujifilm Sonosite Launches Sonosite LX POC Ultrasound System and T8-3 Transesophageal Transducer
FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. (Bothell, WA, USA) has added to its POCUS portfolio with the launch of its new Sonosite LX system, featuring the company’s largest clinical image and a monitor that extends, rotates and tilts to enable enhanced, real-time provider collaboration. More...21 Apr 2022

Unique Scanning Method Coupled with AI Paves Way for Universal Obstetric Ultrasound
Establishing accurate gestational age with ultrasound early in pregnancy is essential to delivering high-quality care. Yet, the high cost for equipment and the need for trained sonographers limit its use in low-resource settings. Now, a landmark study empowers nurse midwives to perform at level of trained sonographers using a unique artificial intelligence (AI)- powered scanning method. More...18 Apr 2022

Explanatory AI Screens Ultrasound Videos for Fetal Congenital Heart Disease
Researchers who tested AI-enhanced diagnosis of fetal congenital heart disease in a clinical setting found that both hospital residents and fellows made more accurate diagnoses when they used a graphical interface that represented the AI’s analysis of fetal cardiac ultrasound screening videos. The new system could help train doctors as well as assist in diagnoses when specialists are unavailable. More...08 Apr 2022
In Other News
Dual-Mode Endoscope Combines Ultrasound and OCT to Offer Unprecedented Insights into Uterine Health
Ultrasound Non-Invasively Prevents or Reverses Onset of Diabetes in Studies
AI Algorithm Reads Ultrasound Images from Hand-Held Devices and Smartphone
Device Enables Non-Invasive and Safe Ultrasound Brain Treatments
Focused Ultrasound Bursts Offer Alternative for Noninvasive Treatment of Kidney Stones
Novel Heart Ultrasound Measures Can Predict Risk of Developing Dementia
Ultrasound Can Effectively Predict Ovarian Cancer and Prevent Unnecessary Surgery
AI-Guided Handheld Surgical Robot Can Stem Fatal Blood Loss
New Real 3D Vascular Ultrasound Imaging Technique Improves Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
Breakthrough Ultrasound Technology Offers Disruptive, Non-Invasive Treatment Option for Aortic Stenosis
Philips’ Industry First Integrated, Diagnostic Quality Tele-Ultrasound Technology Allows Clinicians to Collaborate in Real-Time
State-of-the-Art, Non-Invasive Ultrasound Technology Identifies Patients with Advanced Chronic Liver Disease
Transperineal Needle-Guidance System Uses MR-Ultrasound Image-Fusion Prostate Biopsy Technology
New Type of Ultrasound Scan Can Diagnose Prostate Cancer Cases with High Accuracy
System-Wide Ultrasound Platform with AI-Guided Option to Drive Point-of-Care Diagnostic Transformation
Transparent, Biocompatible Ultrasound Transducer Chip Improves Cell Stimulation and Imaging
AI Model Accurately Detects Thyroid Cancer and Predicts Outcomes from Ultrasound Images
Fujifilm Sonosite Launches Sonosite LX Premium Point-of-Care Ultrasound System
Philips Expands Access to Hemodynamics at POC for Real-Time Blood Flow Assessment on Lumify Handheld Ultrasound
New Deep Learning Diagnostic Tool Combines Two Ultrasounds for Accurate Breast Cancer Detection
MRI Guided Focused Ultrasound System Uses Sound Waves to Ablate Prostate Tissue without Incision
SuperPulsed Laser Shortens Kidney Stone Procedure Times
Preoperative Ultrasound Helps Predict Rotator Cuff Repair
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.