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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GE HealthCare bests quarterly profit estimates amid strong demand for imaging products

Q3 revenues from its imaging segment leapt 5% year-over-year, to $2.6 billion, driven by interest in its molecular imaging, CT and MR offerings. 

November 1, 2023
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Intravascular ultrasound imaging startup exits ‘stealth mode’ with $35M in funding

Evident Vascular Inc. is developing a new transcatheter intravascular imaging technique to acquire images from inside blood vessels and guide interventional treatments.

October 26, 2023
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GE HealthCare upgrades ultrasound systems with AI guidance

The Venue product line will receive a step-by-step guidance system designed to help even inexperienced operators capture quality cardiac images.

October 9, 2023
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GE HealthCare secures $44M from Gates Foundation to develop AI-powered ultrasound technology

The Chicago-based industry giant’s goal is to aid healthcare professionals, including those without specialized training, in producing high-quality imaging exams. 

September 18, 2023
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Ultrasound maker Butterfly Network trimming $2M in expenses per month amid financial challenges

The Burlington, Massachusetts-based company recorded a net loss of $28.7 million in the second quarter, leaders said Thursday. 

August 4, 2023
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Startup scores $30.5M from HHS to develop imaging system for mass-casualty incidents

Rivanna's contract with the federal government also includes an option for another $56.4 million for the ultrasound-based technology. 

August 2, 2023
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FDA warns consumers not to use unapproved ultrasound devices

RoyalVibe Health offers direct-to-consumer scanners purported for multiple medical uses, which have not been reviewed or cleared by the agency.  

July 17, 2023
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Vienna-based ultrasound startup eyes US expansion after closing $5.5M fundraising round

Piur Imaging claims that its “Infinity” offering is the only vendor-neutral, tomographic 3D ultrasound solution on the market. 

July 14, 2023

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"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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