Vascular ultrasound (VUS) utilization in the Medicare population peaked in 2009 and has been in decline ever since, according to a recent study published by the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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.

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.

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

Internet technology has come a long way since the days of screeching dial tones and “you’ve got mail.” The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York and Rush University Medical Center in Chicago are collaborating on a new clinical trial that involves performing tele-robotic ultrasound exams over the Internet.

Supplemental breast cancer screening via ultrasound has many advantages compared to other modalities, but it has yet to reach its full potential, according to an opinion piece in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

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

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.