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Despite breast abscess becoming less common in developed countries, it has remained one of the leading causes of morbidity in women in developing countries. A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted at Mulago hospital complex in Kampala Uganda to establish whether ultrasound guided needle aspiration is a feasible alternative treatment option for breast abscesses. Results A total of 65

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RENO, Nev., Jan 17, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SonoCine, Inc., the leading innovator of automated whole breast ultrasound (AWBU) screening systems for early detection of breast cancer, announced today that it has been granted a Class 2 Medical Device License by the Medical Devices Bureau of Health Canada to sell and market its Automated Whole Breast Acquisition Screening System (AWBASS) as an

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Malvern, Pa., January 11, 2012– Siemens Healthcare has announced that Release 2.0 of the ACUSON SC2000™ volume imaging ultrasound system has received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is now commercially available in the United States. This latest version of the ACUSON SC2000 system – Siemens’ pioneering premier echocardiography system – elevates volume imaging in

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Studies have indicated that at least two common life threatening conditons, Apnea (APN) and pneumothorax (PTX), can be reliably identified through use of ultrassound and an iphone. Both APN and PTX may be ruled out by visualizing respiratory motion at the visceral-parietal pleural interface known as lung sliding (LS), corroborated by either the M-mode or color-power Doppler depiction of LS.

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GOLDEN, Colo., Jan 10, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Unisyn Medical Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of sustainable solutions to the diagnostic imaging industry, today announced it has the capability to repair and test select Logiq(R) E9 ultrasound transducers manufactured by GE. Unisyn is the only probe repair company that offers proprietary FirstCall(TM) testing and verification capabilities on

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Philadelphia, PA, January 3 – For the first time, a joint committee of the European Association for Echocardiography and the American Society of Echocardiography have issued recommendations on image acquisition using three-dimensional echocardiography (3DE). 'The EAE/ASE Recommendations for Image Acquisition and Display Using Three-Dimensional Echocardiography', are available in the January 2012

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PEABODY, Mass., Dec 29, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- BK Medical, part of Analogic's ultrasound group ALOG +1.74% , announced that it has received the 2011 Frost & Sullivan North American Product Differentiation Excellence of the Year Award in the Surgical Ultrasound Market. BK Medical recently highlighted this prominent award at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 97th

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BOTHELL, Wash., Dec 21, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SonoSite, Inc. SONO -0.15% , the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for the point-of-care, announced it has received CE Marking (Conformite Europeenne) in the European Union to market its next generation point-of-care product: EDGE(TM) ultrasound system. The EDGE system is currently available for sale in the U.S., following

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TOKYO & BOTHELL, Wash., Dec 15, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation (hereinafter:Fujifilm), a diversified technology company that operates in healthcare, highly functional materials, and document solutions, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with SonoSite, Inc. SONO +0.00% (hereinafter:SonoSite), a pioneer and leader in bedside and point-of-care

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CHICAGO, November 28, 2011 - ZONARE Medical Systems, Inc., a developer of premium ultrasound solutions, will showcase the z.one system focused on abdominal ultrasound imaging solutions for diverse patient populations here shown at the 97th Annual Meeting of the Radiology Society of North America, November 27 – December 2. ZONARE’s z.one ultrasound system delivers high-end image quality powered

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CHICAGO, Nov 27, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc., launched the Aplio(TM) 500 ultrasound system, enabling clinicians to diagnose like never before, using the most advanced visualization tools in the industry. The Aplio 500 ultrasound is 510(k) cleared and displayed at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago, Nov. 27 -- Dec. 2, 2011 (

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WASHINGTON--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS) today applauded the FDA’s decision to modify the U.S. product label for DEFINITY® Injectable Suspension, an ultrasound contrast agent. Ultrasound contrast agents are approved in the U.S. for cardiac imaging and do not expose patients to ionizing radiation. ICUS, a cross-specialty society of international

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Biodex Medical Systems, Inc., Shirley, N.Y., will introduce two new vascular imaging tables at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting in Chicago, November 27 to December 2, 2011. Excitement is building at the anticipation of new advancements in medical imaging; Biodex is thrilled to be part of the driving force for bringing new products to this field. After an extensive

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Infants born prematurely are at risk for injuries to the white and gray matter of the brain that affect cortical development and neural connectivity. Certain forms of these injuries can be detected in the neonatal period using ultrasound, according to Columbia University Medical Center researchers. Researchers who followed a group of premature infants until age 16 found that those with neonatal

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Volcano Corporation (NASDAQ: VOLC), the leading developer and manufacturer of precision guided therapy tools designed to enhance the treatment of coronary and peripheral vascular disease, today announced the signing of a supply agreement with ev3, a Covidien company, under which Volcano will supply its proprietary Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) technology for use in ev3's Plaque Excision Systems

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BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terason, the innovator and leader in laptop ultrasound technology today announced the release of the Terason t3200™ Ultrasound System – Breast Series. This fully-functional, portable ultrasound system is the first of its kind designed specifically for the Breast Surgeon. David Kaufman, Chief of Breast Surgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bethpage, NY stated, "

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BOSTON, Mass. and STOCKHOLM, Sweden – April 11, 2011 – At the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) Annual Convention this week, ContextVision, the software imaging partner for the most recognized medical imaging manufacturers worldwide, will unveil its cutting-edge ultrasound image enhancement family, US PLUSView™. This modular family enables equipment manufacturers to deliver a

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SALT LAKE CITY, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TechniScan's (OTC BB: TSNI) novel breast ultrasound technology and clinical results will be featured at the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine's annual conference in New York this week. As part of an educational session on advanced breast ultrasound imaging, Michael Andre, Ph.D., director of an ongoing clinical study at the University of

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Ultrasound is often used as a first-line diagnostic exam to quickly and safely diagnose a range of patient conditions. At this year's American College of Cardiology (ACC) annual meeting in New Orleans, April 2 - 5, 2011 (Booth # 2847), Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc., will highlight new enhancements to its cardiac and shared service ultrasound systems that are designed to enhance cardiac

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PEABODY, Mass., March 24, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BK Medical, a wholly owned subsidiary of Analogic Corporation (Nasdaq:ALOG), introduced Advanced Robotic Ultrasound Technology™ (ART™), the industry's first complete ultrasound imaging solution for robotic surgery. This revolutionary technology, which includes the Flex Focus™ 700 Ultrasound System, specialized transducers, and tools designed

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(NewDesignWorld Press Center) - Clinicians have often referred to ultrasound technology as the "stethoscope of the future," predicting that as the equipment shrinks in size, it will one day be as common at the bedside as that trusty tool around every physician's neck. According to a new report in The New England Journal of Medicine, that day has arrived. The "Current Concepts" article by Yale

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 24, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conceptus Inc. (Nasdaq:CPTS), developer of the Essure® procedure, the most effective non-surgical permanent birth control method available, today announced receipt of the CE mark for use of Transvaginal Ultrasound ("TVU") to confirm proper placement of Essure micro-inserts three months following the Essure procedure. TVU is an alternative

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TUSTIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For physicians, the ability to streamline exams for determining a patient’s risk for cardiovascular disease is important in determining the patient’s clinical pathway. To enhance diagnostic efficiency, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. has introduced Auto-IMT™, an ultrasound software tool that can measure the thickness of the intima-media layers of the carotid

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TUSTIN, Calif., Feb. 4, 2010 – Designed to meet the needs of today’s hospitals by combining portability with high-end radiology features, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.’s new ViamoTM laptop ultrasound system has received FDA clearance. The Viamo is the industry’s no-compromise ultrasound system with advanced radiology capabilities, previously unavailable on hand-carried systems. Toshiba’s

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DETROIT – Biopsies using ultrasound fusion imaging for detecting bone and soft tissue cancers are safe, effective and just as accurate as conventional biopsy methods, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study. Researchers found that the ultrasound fusion imaging technique guides a needle biopsy with precise accuracy and ease, while making the biopsy experience more convenient for patients.

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BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terason is transforming the way Musculoskeletal Ultrasound is performed with the new Terason t3200™ Ultrasound System – the first fully-functional, portable ultrasound system designed specifically for the MSK professional. The t3200 MSK Series is the first in a family of Terason systems with a new wave of advancements in ground-breaking technology. FIT,

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Mobisante, Inc., a privately held medical device company located in Redmond, WA, announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its smartphone based ultrasound imaging system, MobiUS. MobiUS is an innovative mobile, affordable, and accessible ultrasound imaging system that uses a smart-phone and Internet cloud services based commercial ultrasound system. The MobiUS

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Using "microbubbles" and ultrasound can mean more targeted breast biopsies for patients with early breast cancer, helping to determine treatment and possibly saving those patients from undergoing a second breast cancer surgery, a new study in shows. Patients with early breast cancer undergo a sentinel lymph node biopsy to determine if their cancer has spread, said Dr. Ali Sever, lead author of

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ROTTERDAM, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New research released here Thursday shows that “contrast-enhanced ultrasound” (CEUS) can safely improve the diagnosis of a variety of medical conditions in children – without exposing them to ionizing radiation. Dr. Martin Stenzel, a pediatric radiologist at the University Hospital in Jena, Germany, reported that no adverse safety event was found when

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St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ), a global medical device company, today announced the launch of its ViewMate(TM) Z Intracardiac Ultrasound System and ViewFlex(TM) Plus Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) Catheter. The ViewMate Z System is designed for real-time image guidance and visualization of the cardiac anatomy. The system is able to deliver fast, high-fidelity images that help direct

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A new ultrasound technique is proving valuable in distinguishing malignant from benign breast lesions in some patients – results that could mean fewer unnecessary breast biopsies, a new study shows. The study found that ultrasound elastography, which indicates tissue softness, can help predict cancer in patients with BI-RADS category 4 masses. “Because malignant tumors predominantly are harder

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LAUREL, MD - The AIUM recently hosted Ultrasound Practice Forum: Point-of-Care Use of Ultrasound on November 8 in Orlando, Florida. This ground-breaking conference brought together a cross section of the ultrasound community, drawing representatives from 46 medical and other health-related societies to explore professional issues related to emerging point-of-care ultrasound technologies. “The

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Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men, but its diagnosis has up to now been inaccurate and unpleasant. Researchers at TU/e, in cooperation with AMC Amsterdam, have developed an imaging technology, based on ultrasound, that can accurately identify tumors. The technology also has the potential to assess how aggressive tumors are. This can lead to better and more appropriate

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PEABODY, Mass., Nov 29, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- BK Medical, a wholly owned subsidiary of Analogic Corporation /quotes/comstock/15*!alog/quotes/nls/alog (ALOG 47.03, -0.05, -0.10%) , announced today that it has been awarded the distinguished 2010 Good Design Award from the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization (JIDPO) for its Flex Focus(TM) ultrasound platform. In addition, BK

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MAHWAH, N.J., Nov. 29, 2010 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Mindray Medical International Limited (NYSE: MR), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices worldwide, today announced two significant upgrades for its premium M7 ultrasound and high performance DC-7 platforms at the Radiology Society of North America (RSNA) being held in Chicago, November 28 – December 2, 2010.

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CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- ZONARE Medical Systems, Inc., a developer of high-end ultrasound solutions, today announced a new software release for its z.one ultrasound platform here at the 96th Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Nov. 28 – Dec. 3, 2010. Designed to continually improve image quality and system performance, the 11th software release in

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PEABODY, Mass., Nov 23, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- BK Medical, a wholly owned subsidiary of Analogic Corporation /quotes/comstock/15*!alog/quotes/nls/alog (ALOG 47.04, -0.44, -0.93%) , announced expanded capabilities for its recently introduced Flex Focus(TM) 700 ultrasound system and BK Power Pack, to address the breadth of radiology applications in addition to interventional radiology

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AIX EN PROVENCE, France, Nov 25, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SuperSonic Imagine, the innovative producer of ultrasound equipment, announced today that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Hologic, Inc. /quotes/comstock/15*!holx/quotes/nls/holx (HOLX 16.63, -0.17, -1.01%) to develop the breast ultrasound market in the United States. Under the terms of the agreement, Hologic will sell

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SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U-Systems, the leader in Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) technology announced participant enrollment has begun in the European Asymptomatic Screening Study (EASY) at Capio Saint Göran Hospital, in Stockholm, Sweden. The clinical study is designed to determine whether Full Field Digital Mammography combined with the somo•v® Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS)

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Prague, Czech Republic, October 10, 2010 – Highlighting a portfolio of advanced clinical applications and systems, Siemens Healthcare will showcase the latest solutions for OB/GYN at the 20th World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Prague. Siemens will feature sophisticated imaging technologies and workflow enhancements on a comprehensive spectrum of products, including its

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Richmond, BC - September 23, 2010 - Ultrasonix Medical Corporation, a leading developer and manufacturer of high quality diagnostic ultrasound imaging systems is pleased to announce today the introduction of SonixVCR, a software-based innovation that records, stores, and exports entire exams in a standard digital format. SonixVCR is an easy to use on-board recording feature that is enabled with

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept 07, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. and National Semiconductor Corporation today announced a wide-ranging strategic alliance to advance ultrasound technology, creating ultrasound imaging systems that produce enhanced image quality and advanced 3D/4D imaging capabilities, while consuming less power.The

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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) today announced the enhanced iE33 xMATRIX cardiac ultrasound system featuring a new ergonomic solution for more efficient adult echocardiograms, the X5-1 transducer. With this enhanced technology, Philips continues its tradition of simplified, patient-focused healthcare solutions by providing a more complete

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MAHWAH, NJ, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Mindray DS USA, a Mindray Global Company, announces the launch of the company's new premium M7 ultrasound system in the United States. The M7 platform is based on breakthrough System On Chip (SOC) technology, bringing a new level of imaging performance to a compact portable system."The new M7 platform brings high-end imaging capabilities to an

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Epson America has signed an agreement with Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG | PowerRating) (AEX:PHI) under which the Epson ink jet printers and WorkForce all-in-ones, designed specifically for business environments, will be paired with Philips ultrasound medical imaging systems in healthcare clinics and hospitals in the US and around the world, wherever Epson printersare available. Financial

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- ZONARE Medical Systems, a global developer of premium ultrasound systems, today announced it has been ranked in the top three in the KLAS 2010 "Ultrasound: Waves of Change" report. According to KLAS, a research firm specializing in monitoring and reporting the performance of information technology and medical imaging vendors in the healthcare field,

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PRINCETON, NJ – July 12, 2010 – GE Healthcare Medical Diagnostics today announced the market reintroduction of Optison™ (Perflutren Protein-Type A Microspheres Injectable Suspension, USP), a diagnostic ultrasound contrast agent for use in select echocardiograms. Optison is indicated for use in patients with suboptimal echocardiograms to opacify the left ventricle and to improve the delineation of

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A new study has found that endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is associated with improved outcomes in patients with localized pancreatic cancer, possibly due to the detection of earlier cancers and improved stage-appropriate management, including more selective performance of curative intent surgery. This is the first study to analyze a large population-based cancer registry and demonstrate that EUS

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Malvern, Pa., July 7, 2010 – Siemens Healthcare announces availability of the 2.0 release of its ACUSON S2000™ ultrasound system, a premium performance platform that features powerful imaging performance and penetrating insights to achieve sound diagnosis. The multi-specialty system offers advanced applications, such as Virtual Touch™ HD* technology, the second generation implementation of

Radnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851154702418132045.post-53073126791905588522010-06-14T16:45:00.000-05:002010-06-14T16:46:58.676-05:00

New research from NYU Langone Medical Center shows that a simple, inexpensive and noninvasive carotid artery ultrasound of the neck can be used as a preliminary diagnostic tool for coronary artery disease (CAD). This may be an alternative to the standard, expensive and more invasive coronary angiography. The ultrasound test can also be used to rule out the diagnosis of CAD in patients presenting

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LAUREL , MD - June 8, 2010 – The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) are collaborating to present Thyroid and Parathyroid Imaging and Update on Thyroid Disorders, July 31–August 1, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. During this continuing medical education event, endocrinologists, radiologists, sonographers, and

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SonoSite, Inc. /quotes/comstock/15*!sono/quotes/nls/sono (SONO 29.03, -0.06, -0.21%) , the world leader and specialist in bedside and point-of-care ultrasound, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held Visualsonics, a Toronto-based company focused on ultra high-frequency micro-ultrasound technology. The aggregate transaction value will be approximately $71

Radnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851154702418132045.post-47161767216325593762010-05-25T14:27:00.000-05:002010-05-25T14:28:32.625-05:00

NATICK, Mass., May 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced collaborations with Philips Healthcare and Siemens Medical Solutions to enable the use of its iLab® Ultrasound Imaging System with the Philips Allura™ Xper and the Siemens AXIOM™ Artis and Artis™ zee interventional X-ray systems. Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) technology is designed to

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San Francisco, Ca., May 17, 2010 – Featuring advanced clinical applications that bring OB/GYN imaging to the next level, Siemens Healthcare will showcase its exclusive syngo®.fourSight™ Workplace* image management software at the 58th Annual Clinical Meeting of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) in San Francisco. Siemens will highlight a comprehensive selection of the

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High resolution ultrasound should be the imaging test of choice when evaluating patients with foot drop (an inability or difficulty in moving the ankle and toes causing uncontrolled slapping of the foot while taking a step), according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA. Ultrasound imaging is non-invasive and involves exposing part of the body to

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Researchers have developed an automated 3-D mapping and labeling system that reduces scan time and improves the work flow, efficiency, and accuracy of routine freehand ultrasound exams, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.“The labeling and measuring of free hand ultrasound images are operator dependent, time consuming, and are usually manually

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851154702418132045.post-88155426547242106632010-04-20T10:15:00.000-05:002010-04-20T10:16:26.345-05:00

LYON, France, Apr 12, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- EDAP TMS SA /quotes/comstock/15*!edap/quotes/nls/edap (EDAP 3.15, +0.00, +0.03%) , the global leader in therapeutic ultrasound, announced today the European approval of its new lithotripter, the Sonolith i-move. The EDAP sales team and distributors will begin marketing Sonolith i-move immediately and will officially introduce the product to

Radnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851154702418132045.post-64525224321974703972010-04-07T12:58:00.000-05:002010-04-07T13:00:19.150-05:00

New research shows that doing a simple ultrasound scan of the carotid artery significantly improves the prediction of heart disease, giving doctors a better clue of who is at high risk for a heart attack.The new study, published in today’s Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), shows that approximately 23 percent of patients would be reclassified into a different risk group by

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SALT LAKE CITY, March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TechniScan, Inc.'s (OTC Bulletin Board: TSNI) unique whole breast ultrasound technology, which provides a comfortable, radiation-free method for assessment of breast lesions was part of a scientific presentation at the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) conference in Las Vegas last week.Yuri Parisky, radiologist, vice president and

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SAN DIEGO, CA, MARCH 24, 2010 ― GE Healthcare (NYSE: GE) today announced that an important new feature has been added to its LOGIQ E9 platform; elastography. The enhanced device is on display at the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine’s (AIUM) 2010 Annual Convention in San Diego (booth 301).GE’s LOGIQ E9 introduces ultrasound elastography utilizing a high frequency E-series transducer

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The AIUM is pleased to announce that 4 professional societies have collaborated with AIUM to endorse the recent AIUM Training Guidelines for the Performance of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Examinations. The guidelines allow for a several practitioners, including physicians, osteopathic physicians, podiatrists, and sonographers, to perform musculoskeletal ultrasound examinations, marking significant

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ATLANTA, March 16, 2010 – Health care facilities use ultrasound as a first-line diagnostic exam to quickly and efficiently perform a range of patient exams, including cardiac imaging. Developed to meet these demanding clinical needs, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. will showcase the advanced cardiac capabilities of its AplioTM MX and Aplio ArtidaTM ultrasound systems at this year’s American

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NewswireToday - /newswire/ - Tampa, FL, United States, 03/15/2010 - LOGIQ E9’s new volume navigation feature includes electromagnetic needle tip sensor for improved guidance accuracy. GE Healthcare (NYSE: GE) today announced an important new onboard feature to its LOGIQ E9 platform – needle tracking powered by GE’s innovative Volume Navigation capability. The enhanced device is on display at

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SALT LAKE CITY (March 9, 2010) -- TechniScan, Inc. (OTC BB: TSNI) (“TechniScan” or the “Company”), a medical device company engaged in the development and commercialization of an automated breast ultrasound imaging system, today announced that it has commenced phase two of its grant study at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Moores Cancer Center.TechniScan’s Warm Bath Ultrasound (WBU

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BOTHELL, Wash., Mar 04, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SonoSite, Inc. /quotes/comstock/15*!sono/quotes/nls/sono (SONO 31.08, +0.32, +1.04%) , the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for the point-of-care, announced today that the 6 lb. NanoMaxx(TM) ultrasound system was selected as a finalist for the prestigious Edison Best New Product Awards. The awards are inspired by the enormous

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ScienceDaily (Feb. 24, 2010) — Knowing the stage of a patient's melanoma is important when choosing the best course of treatment. When the cancer has progressed to the lymph nodes, a more aggressive treatment is needed. Examining an entire lymph node for cancer takes much effort and time. Now, a new technique might help make the process more efficient.University of Missouri researchers in the

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MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Healthcare today announced the availability of Vscan, a new, pocket-sized visualization tool developed to provide physicians with imaging capabilities at the point-of-care. Roughly the size of a smart phone, Vscan houses powerful, ultra-smart ultrasound technology that provides clinicians with an immediate, non-invasive method to help secure visual information about

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New Portable Laptop System Offers Best-In-Class Imaging Capabilities in a Laptop SizeTUSTIN, Calif., Feb. 4, 2010 – Designed to meet the needs of today’s hospitals by combining portability with high-end radiology features, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.’s new ViamoTM laptop ultrasound system has received FDA clearance. The Viamo is the industry’s no-compromise ultrasound system with

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851154702418132045.post-62383422119339658992010-02-09T15:08:00.001-05:002010-02-09T15:11:08.581-05:00

TORONTO, ONTARIO, NEWS RELEASE--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2010) - In the first, long-term study of its kind, Sunnybrook researchers provide compelling evidence to support much-needed practice standards in transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsy.The 10-year, Canadian population-based study of serious complication rates requiring hospital admission after transrectal ultrasound guided prostate

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Chicago, Ill., February 3, 2010 – Featuring the new release of its premium ACUSON S2000™ ultrasound system – Women’s Imaging and ACUSON X300™ ultrasound system, premium edition (PE) – Women’s Imaging, Siemens Healthcare (booth #813) will highlight the latest innovations in OB/GYN imaging at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) 30th Annual Meeting in Chicago. Siemens will be showcasing

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The independent Advisory Group on Non-Ionising Radiation (AGNIR), which reports to the Health Protection Agency, has reviewed the latest scientific evidence on the health effects of ultrasound (frequencies above 20 kilohertz) and infrasound (below 20 Hz).The report finds that the available evidence does not suggest that diagnostic ultrasound affects mortality of babies during pregnancy or soon

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PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 29, 2010 – San Luis Obispo, CA -- Vetel Diagnostics, a leading provider of digital diagnostic imaging systems to veterinarians is offering ZONARE®’S z.one Scan Engine ultrasound system. This is the world’s first portable ultrasound system that easily converts the z.one system from a compact, 5.5 pound hand carried system to an optional cart-based system. The Scan

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Noninvasive contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging, combined with proteomic analyses of blood samples may help physicians identify early-stage ovarian cancer and save the lives of many women, according to an article published in the February issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. Proteomics is the study of proteins, particularly their structure and function.Ovarian cancer is the fifth

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MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Jan. 14, 2010) - (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) - CAE Healthcare has acquired ICCU Imaging and VIMEDIX in order to expand its growing portfolio with a specialty in ultrasound imaging training.ICCU Imaging specializes in developing cutting-edge multimedia educative material and offering practical and easy-to-use educational solutions to help medical providers perform a focused

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Current use of prenatal ultrasounds in women with singleton pregnancies is 55% greater than in 1996, even in low-risk pregnancies. More than one-third (37%) of pregnant women now receive 3 or more ultrasound tests in the second and third trimesters of a given pregnancy, found an article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). The increase in the use of multiple ultrasound scans per

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ScienceDaily (Dec. 23, 2009) — Ultrasound-guided cortisone injections may be an effective treatment method for gluteus medius tendinopathy, a common, painful condition caused by an injury to the tendons in the buttocks that typically affects middle-aged to elderly women and young active individuals, according to a study published in the January issue of the American Journal of

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BOTHELL, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SonoSite Inc., the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for the point-of-care, announced today that the company has completed the launch of the 6 pound NanoMaxx™ ultrasound tool in Europe. The latest system to join SonoSite’s suite of specialized products for point-of-care visualization, the NanoMaxx system made its debut during fall exhibitions,

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CHICAGO — High-frequency ultrasound with elastography can help differentiate between cancerous and benign skin conditions, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)."High-frequency ultrasound with elastography has the potential to improve the efficiency of skin cancer diagnosis," said lead author Eliot L. Siegel, M.D., vice

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With smaller vessels, lower bone density and less body fat, pediatric patients have different imaging needs than adults. Pediatric patients frequently have difficulty holding their breath or staying still during a scan, creating the need for CT technology tailored for their needs.Understanding the importance of technology designed for the pediatric market, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.'s

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – November 29, 2009 – GE Healthcare, a $17 billion unit of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), announced new breakthrough technologies at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.The LOGIQ® E9 general imaging ultrasound system Breakthrough 2010 expands its capabilities with new transducers and software enhancements to provide improved image

Radnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851154702418132045.post-74266259378418033852009-11-30T14:42:00.000-05:002009-11-30T14:43:57.350-05:00

MAHWAH, N.J., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mindray Medical International Limited (NYSE: MR), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices worldwide, today announced the introduction of a significant new upgrade for the company's popular M5 ultrasound system at the 95th Annual Meeting of the Radiology Society of North America being held in Chicago, November 29 - December

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CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2009 – Many hand-carried ultrasound systems offer better access to patients when space is compromised, but cannot provide all of the advanced radiology capabilities required to perform exams in today’s demanding ultrasound environment.Designed to meet the needs of today’s hospitals by combining portability with high-end radiology features, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.

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Expecting parents can soon get high-definition baby pictures thanks to a new hyper-lens, which also provides ship captains incredibly accurate maps of the sea floor.With the new discovery, high-resolution ultrasounds and sonar imaging has now become a possibility."The images you get when you try to look at unborn babies [with an ultrasound] are pretty fuzzy. You can see an arm, but you can't

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HOUSTON -- (November 23, 2009) -- The addition of a “genetic sonogram” maximizes the accuracy of non-invasive testing for Down syndrome, said a Baylor College of Medicine researcher who was lead author of a landmark study in the current issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology.“We wanted to be able to definitively describe the detection and accuracy of noninvasive prenatal screening for the detection

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Endoscopic ultrasound consists of a flexible endoscope which has a small ultrasound device built into the end. The ultrasound component produces sound waves that create visual images of the digestive tract which extend beyond the inner surface lining. EUS can be used to evaluate an abnormality below the surface such as a growth that was detected at a prior endoscopy or by X-ray. EUS can also be

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Chest ultrasound can serve as a viable alternative to chest CT in the evaluation of pediatric patients with complicated pneumonia and parapneumonic effusion (a build-up of fluid between the lung and chest wall), according to a study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.Pneumonia in the pediatric population is common. Both the diagnosis and therapy of

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BOTHELL, WA – November 9, 2009 – SonoSite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for point-of-care medicine, today announced the expansion of the SonoAccess™ iPhone® application to include musculoskeletal specialties. SonoAccess is the first iPhone application to provide physicians with a comprehensive multimedia database of ultrasound resource

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Andover, Mass. – Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) announced today that for the 17th consecutive year customers have rated Philips Healthcare No. 1 in overall service performance in a report titled “Ultrasound All Systems.” Part of the annual IMV ServiceTrak™ surveys, the report covered Radiology/OB-Gyn and Cardiology instruments. The results of the 2009 IMV analysis also showed

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Aplio MX Offers Hospitals Exceptional Value with Advanced Clinical Performance and Improved PortabilityTUSTIN, Calif., Nov. 2, 2009 – Hospitals use ultrasound as a first-line diagnostic exam, requiring them to have cutting-edge ultrasound technology available to quickly and efficiently perform a range of patient exams. To meet these demanding clinical needs, while also considering the financial

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WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN, October 21, 2009 – GE Healthcare, the $17 billion division of the General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), today announced new breakthrough technologies for the LOGIQ® E9 agile ultrasound system. LOGIQ E9 is a multi-purpose system for general imaging and Breakthrough 2010 expands it’s capabilities with new transducers and software enhancements to provide improved image quality

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Richmond, BC - October 16th, 2009 - Ultrasonix Medical Corporation, a leading developer and manufacturer of high quality diagnostic ultrasound imaging systems announced today the release of significant workflow and productivity enhancements to its SonixTOUCH IVF systems used in Reproductive Medicine Clinics.SonixTOUCH is a, compact, portable diagnostic ultrasound system developed around the 3rd

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BOTHELL, WA – October 5, 2009 – SonoSite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for the point-of-care, announced today that the company has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its new NanoMaxx™ ultrasound system and is commencing US customer deliveries. International deliveries began at the end of June.Based on SonoSite’s 4th generation Turbo technology, the

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BOSTON, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- American College of Emergency Physicians 2009 Scientific Assembly -- Signostics Inc., a U.S. and Australian-based medical device company developing innovative portable and affordable handheld medical devices, today announced the launch of its new palm-sized, affordable ultrasound product for point-of-care use by medical practitioners.The Signostics palm-sized

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WAUWATOSA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE is helping to transform the delivery of patient care with Venue™ 40, a miniaturized ultrasound system with advanced touch-screen technology, launched by GE Healthcare, a business unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE). Venue 40 is portable, allowing physicians to quickly perform rapid diagnostics and needle-guided procedures right at a patient’s bedside,

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Berlin, Germany: Researchers have shown for the first time that patterns of ultrasound signals can be used to identify whether or not cancer has started to spread in melanoma patients, and to what extent. The discovery enables doctors to decide on how much surgery, if any, is required and to predict the patient’s probable survival.Dr Christiane Voit told Europe’s largest cancer congress, ECCO 15

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NATICK, Mass., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced release of its CE-Marked, next-generation iLab System Software for the iLab® Ultrasound Imaging System. Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) technology is designed to provide physicians a 360-degree view inside the heart and coronary vessels to assist with diagnosis and to allow a more accurate

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BOTHELL, WA - September 14, 2009 - SonoSite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried and point-of-care ultrasound, announced today new patient safety technology, mobile power solutions and image quality advances for vascular access applications. The company will be showcasing the new products and capabilities at the annual scientific meeting of the Association for

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 8, 2009 - The University of Virginia Health System will hold a morning scientific symposium and early afternoon dedication ceremony on Monday, September 14 to mark the opening of its new MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) Surgery Center, the first facility in the world that will be used exclusively for performing research and providing treatments with one of today's

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Mountain View, Calif., Aug. 25, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare is now shipping its syngo® US Workplace, Release 3.5, an intuitive, off-the-system workstation solution that delivers advanced applications for improved clinical workflow and patient care. The release offers comprehensive capabilities for cardiology, general imaging, OB/GYN, and vascular screening, including the syngo Arterial Health

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Dublin, CA (PRWEB) July 29, 2009 -- The world Medical Ultrasound equipment, accessories, and maintenance services market is expected to reach $4.7 billion by 2012. Higher growth rates towards the end of this period are projected as economic conditions stabilize around the world leading to sizeable increases in healthcare expenditures, particularly in high-end capital equipment acquisition.Growth

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