Ultrasound

Ultrasound, also referred to as sonography or diagnostic ultrasound, uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize soft tissue. Ultrasounds are frequently ordered to measure fetal anatomy during pregnancy, check for blood clots and to guide needle biopsy procedures of the breast, abdomen and pelvis. The imaging modality does not use any radiation to create images. Find news specific to cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography).

Konica Minolta to Feature SONIMAGE HS1 Version 2.0 Wireless Ultrasound System At Upcoming RSNA 2015 Annual Meeting

Konica Minolta, a market leader in medical diagnostic Primary Imaging Solutions, introduces Version 2.0 of its best-in-class hand carry ultrasound system, SONIMAGE HS1, at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Booth #2729. Version 2.0 combines features of the first generation SONIMAGE HS1, with new enhancements to image quality, ease-of-use and wireless connectivity to provide a more streamlined approach for radiologists treating at the point-of-care.

November 30, 2015

ContextVision to Showcase New 3D Ultrasound Capabilities at RSNA 2015

At this year’s Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of RSNA, ContextVision will be demonstrating its wide range of leading 2D/3D/4D imaging enhancement software solutions for ultrasound. The company has made significant upgrades across its product range.

November 23, 2015

Philips’ Lumify ultrasound technology now available for purchase

Royal Philips announced this week that Lumify, the company’s new ultrasound technology for smart devices, is now available for purchase.

November 19, 2015
Carestream touch ultrasound system

Carestream unveiling sleek new ultrasound system with unique all-touch control panel at RSNA

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 18 — Building upon its global leadership in digital X-ray systems, Carestream will debut its CARESTREAM Touch Ultrasound System that offers a revolutionary combination of exceptional user experience and image quality to meet the needs of even the most demanding radiologists and sonographers

November 18, 2014

Samsung introduces RS80A premium ultrasound system

Ridgefield Park, NJ – November 17, 2014 – Samsung Electronics America Inc. today announced the U.S. availability of the Samsung RS80A, a high-resolution, full-featured, premium ultrasound system designed to serve the Radiology segment. Incorporating Samsung’s latest technology, the RS80A offers sophisticated digital image processing and superb resolution to support accurate diagnosis.  With its intuitive user interface and design, the new system was developed to assist providers in enhancing workflows and support improved healthcare delivery and outcomes in today’s changing healthcare environment.

November 18, 2014
Toshiba Ultrasound Vascular Application

Toshiba’s New Technology Enables Enhanced Blood Flow Visualization with Ultrasound

Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Aug. 7, 2014 –Toshiba is making it possible for clinicians to use ultrasound to see the smallest vessels in and around areas like tumors and lymph nodes, giving them a new way to diagnose disease faster and non-invasively.

August 7, 2014

Samsung Launches First Premium Ultrasound System, Combining 5D Technology and World-Class Diagnostic Imaging

Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, today announced its first premium ultrasound system – the Samsung UGEO WS80A – designed to redefine ultrasound for women’s health. Combining Samsung’s latest medical imaging innovations and 5D technology, the Samsung UGEO WS80A is among a number of innovative medical imaging products Samsung is showcasing at the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine’s (AIUM) Annual Convention at Caesars Palace, Octavius Ballroom, Booth #301.   

March 31, 2014

Around the web

"This was an unneeded burden, which was solely adding to the administrative hassles of medicine," said American Society of Nuclear Cardiology President Larry Phillips.

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound. 

The newly approved AI models are designed to improve the detection of pulmonary embolisms and strokes in patients who undergo CT scans.

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