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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Siemens Healthineers reportedly exploring sale of $1B ultrasound business

The Germany-based imaging manufacturer has recently received buyer interest in the product line, which could attract attention from private equity or strategic bidders. 

April 13, 2021
GE has completed the spinoff of its healthcare business, and GE HealthCare began trading as its own entity on the Nasdaq Jan. 4. Stock Market

Ultrasound maker Butterfly Network’s stock slides after first earnings report, despite revenue surge

The Connecticut-based imaging firm is eyeing further growth after just completing its $1.5B merger with an affiliate of Glenview Capital Management. 

March 29, 2021
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Hospital scores court win over pregnant ultrasound technologist who refused to get vaccinated

NYU Langone recently opted to make inoculations mandatory, with one vascular tech seeking an exemption that later led to her termination. 

March 19, 2021
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Pairing ultrasound with artificial intelligence reduces unnecessary breast biopsies

With the help of a deep learning algorithm, scientists found measurable quality gains, according to a study published in the European Journal of Radiology

March 5, 2021

Hitachi inks five-year deal with Olympus to jointly develop endoscopic ultrasound systems

Officials said the pact will remain in place after Hitachi completes the sale of its imaging products to Fujifilm. 

January 7, 2021
COVID

Canon reveals ultrasound tips for COVID-19, mobile access to O-RADs, plus more vendor news

Also, the Radiology Business Management Association declares Nov. 30 through Dec. 5 "Vendor Appreciation Week," and several new AI partnerships in imaging. 

November 18, 2020
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Radiologists must assume leading role in ultrasound governance, training, medical societies urge

The specialty should also work to ensure that hygienic measures are in place to prevent contamination, experts advised. 

November 10, 2020
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Follow-up ultrasound ovarian imaging offers little benefit to patients, experts advise

The incidental spotting of these “simple cysts” has increased in recent years, leading to unnecessary surveillance, Mass General researchers noted. 

November 3, 2020

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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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