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).

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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.

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.   

FDA Clears Delphinus Breast Ultrasound Tomography System

Delphinus Medical Technologies Inc. of Plymouth Township, Mich., has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its SoftVue™ whole breast ultrasound tomography system

Choosing Wisely Adds Some Post-Op DVT Ultrasounds to List of Questionable Procedures

Avoid performing routine post-operative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) ultrasonography screening in patients who undergo elective hip or knee arthroplasty, says the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) in its contribution to the Choosing Wisely list of frequently ordered but often unnecessary medical tests and procedures

New Accreditation Requirements for Ultrasound and Breast Ultrasound

New American College of Radiology quality control (QC) requirements for ultrasound and breast ultrasound will take effect June 1, 2014

GE Acquires Ultrasound Probe Test Company

GE Healthcare has acquired Unisyn Medical Technologies’ Transactional Business for an undisclosed amount. Unisyn is a provider of comprehensive ultrasound probe repair solutions to biomedical and clinical engineers, and GE Healthcare plans to integrate its products and services into its Global Services organization

Rep. Meehan Cuts Ribbon on Siemens' Second U.S. Ultrasound Factory

Rep. Patrick Meehan (R-Pa.) — a proponent of ending the medical device tax — was on hand to help open Siemens' second U.S. ultrasound factory, which is located in his district.

Samsung-designed Ultrasound Unit Makes Its Debut

Consumer electronics giant Samsung Electronics America, Inc, introduced its first medical imaging product featuring Samsung technology and design at the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine’s (AIUM) annual convention in New York City this week.

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