Ultrasound: Page 186

News from AIUM 2016 | Fewer CT screening scans for smokers?

By Brian Casey

March 21, 2016

Samsung taps executive to lead Medison division

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

South Korean industrial conglomerate Samsung Electronics has tapped the head of its medical device business to also take over its Samsung Medison unit, according to published reports.

March 21, 2016

AIUM: Contrast US biopsy combo finds high-grade prostate cancer

By Erik L. Ridley

NEW YORK CITY - To detect the most high-grade prostate cancers, it's best to use a combination of contrast-enhanced transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy and medially directed sextant biopsy, according to a presentation on Monday at the annual American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) meeting.

March 21, 2016

AIUM: Experience matters in US screening of dense breasts

By Erik L. Ridley

NEW YORK CITY - Breast ultrasound screening in women with dense breasts can identify invasive cancers not seen on mammography, and performance improves with experience, according to a presentation on Sunday at the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) annual meeting.

March 20, 2016

Clarius debuts wireless ultrasound system

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

NEW YORK CITY - Ultrasound technology start-up Clarius Mobile Health unveiled a wireless, handheld ultrasound scanner that works with mobile devices at this week's American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine meeting.

March 20, 2016

AIUM: Focused ultrasound can reveal the Great Masquerader

By Erik L. Ridley

NEW YORK CITY - A focused cardiac ultrasound examination can produce a faster and more accurate diagnosis for the difficult case of thoracic aortic dissection, also known as the "Great Masquerader," according to research presented at the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) annual meeting.

March 18, 2016

AIUM: Ultrasound offers promise for preventing maternal death

By Erik L. Ridley

NEW YORK CITY - Is giving birth safely largely a privilege of the rich? It could be, given the shockingly high maternal death rates that still plague the developing world. But ultrasound can help, according to a March 18 talk at the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) annual meeting.

March 17, 2016

Canadian keepsake ultrasound firm hit for security lapse

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Canadian keepsake ultrasound provider UC Baby has discontinued its on-demand prenatal video service for customers after an investigation by CBC News found it was easy to access ultrasound scans conducted at any of its 27 clinics across the country.

March 17, 2016

Toshiba completes $6B deal to sell medical unit to Canon

By Brian Casey

Japanese industrial conglomerate Toshiba said on March 17 that it has completed a deal to sell its Toshiba Medical Systems division to Canon for $5.9 billion. At the same time, Canon reported that it is moving ahead with plans to integrate the division into its existing healthcare operations.

March 16, 2016

CIVCO acquires PCI Medical

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Ultrasound and radiotherapy products developer CIVCO Medical Solutions has acquired PCI Medical, a company that produces disinfection products for ultrasound transducers.

March 16, 2016

Reuters: Fuji questions Toshiba's Canon pick

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Fujifilm Holdings is raising doubts about the timing of Toshiba's sale of its Toshiba Medical Systems division to Canon, according to a report published March 16 by Reuters.

March 15, 2016

Digital era of efficiency limiting clinical expansion of ultrasound

By Steve Holloway

Today, ultrasound systems are almost as common in the emergency room as in the radiology department. However, the unique characteristics and functionality of ultrasound that have allowed application diversification is also creating some significant challenges, most notably in integration with rapidly expanding healthcare IT networks.

March 10, 2016

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