Ultrasound: Page 118

Sports imaging: Look beyond 'dark box' and collaborate for success

By Philip Ward

To make real progress in sports imaging, radiologists must look beyond the "dark box" and collaborate with referring doctors, attend multidisciplinary meetings at the hospital, discuss cases with clinical colleagues, and get feedback on the radiology report and direct correlation with arthroscopic findings, according to Dr. Claudia Weidekamm from the Medical University of Vienna.

March 1, 2019

Esaote launches MyLab X8 scanner at ECR

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Italian ultrasound vendor Esaote has launched its new MyLab X8 ultrasound scanner at ECR 2019 in Vienna.

March 1, 2019

Video from ECR 2019: Christiane Nyhsen on ultrasound hygiene

VIENNA - Public awareness of the risks of infection transmission through ultrasound is increasing, and there are now best practice recommendations for the decontamination of equipment and also the choice of gel and transducer covers. Ultrasound fusion necessitates the use of extra equipment, and strict hygiene protocols are vital to ensure patient safety, according to Dr. Christiane Nyhsen.

March 1, 2019

Alphenix angio unit leads Canon offerings at ECR

By Brian Casey

VIENNA - The European launch of its new Alphenix interventional angiography system is the major highlight in the booth of Canon Medical Systems at ECR 2019 this week. Other important products being shown include a new entry-level CT scanner for the global market and new global illumination software.

March 1, 2019

Incisive CT scanner paces Philips products at ECR

By Brian Casey

VIENNA - A multislice CT scanner called Incisive is among the new product launches being featured in the booth of Philips Healthcare at ECR 2019. The company is also promoting other recent product launches, including a new ultrasound scanner, mobile C-arm, and advanced visualization software.

February 28, 2019

QT Ultrasound creates 3D-printed breast tissue using US

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Ultrasound technology developer QT Ultrasound has produced 3D-printed breast ductal tissue based on ultrasound scans acquired using its imaging technology.

February 28, 2019

Canon releases new Aplio transducer, CT software

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Canon Medical Systems has introduced a new 33-MHz linear transducer for its Aplio i800 ultrasound scanner at ECR 2019 in Vienna.

February 26, 2019

Ultrasound equal to DEXA for assessing bone health

By Kate Madden Yee

Ultrasound of the calcaneus, or heel bone, produced results equal to data gathered by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) for assessing bone health, according to a study published online February 25 in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.

February 25, 2019

InSightec secures expanded Medicare coverage

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) developer InSightec has secured expanded insurance coverage for its MRgFUS device, Exablate Neuro.

February 24, 2019

Germitec to launch disinfection system for ultrasound probes at ECR

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

French firm Germitec plans to launch its new chemical-free, ultrafast, high-level disinfection system for ultrasound probes at ECR 2019 next week in Vienna.

February 19, 2019

Lantheus posts sales gains, earnings dip in Q4

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Driven by strong worldwide sales of its Definity ultrasound contrast agent, Lantheus Holdings reported a 6.2% sales gain in its fourth quarter. Net income declined, however, due to adjustments in tax reporting completed in 2017.

February 19, 2019

ACR sounds alarm regarding Medicare ultrasound cuts

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is urging radiologists to help it block $112 million in Medicare ultrasound reimbursement cuts by sending invoices to the college that reflect the actual cost of ultrasound equipment.

February 19, 2019

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