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).

Woman tells of how insurer balked at coverage of ultrasounds for Zika-imperiled pregnancy

Debra Gittler, the first Chicago-based high-risk pregnancy for exposure to the Zika virus, wrote about her experience in an editorial for the Chicago Tribune.

March 9, 2016

Vascular ultrasound utilization has nearly doubled since 1998, but down since 2009

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.

December 18, 2015

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

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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