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Off-label use unlocks contrast ultrasound for radiology in U.S.
By Erik L. Ridley
While the interminable wait continues for U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of ultrasound contrast agents in radiology applications, the delay doesn't preclude their clinical use now in the U.S., according to a presentation by Dr. Richard Barr, PhD, at last week's American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine meeting.
April 8, 2014
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AuntMinnie.com Ultrasound Insider
By Erik L. Ridley
April 6, 2014
Theraclion's Echopulse wins IDE from FDA
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Theraclion has received an investigational device exemption (IDE) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Echopulse high-intensity focused ultrasound device.
April 2, 2014
AIUM: Study finds women with dense breasts often skip US
By Erik L. Ridley
LAS VEGAS - A new study found that fewer than 2% of women informed that they had dense breast tissue returned for follow-up exams with ultrasound, according to a talk at the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) meeting. The study raises questions about the effectiveness of breast density laws in improving screening.
April 2, 2014
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HCC screening boosts survival rate in cirrhosis patients
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Screening cirrhosis patients with liver ultrasound for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) detected more cancers at an earlier stage, according to a meta-analysis published on April 1 in PLOS Medicine.
March 31, 2014
AIUM: Collaboration drives musculoskeletal ultrasound
By Erik L. Ridley
LAS VEGAS - Musculoskeletal ultrasound has had a turbulent history, with periods of overutilization and turf battles that continue to this day. But the modality continues to flourish thanks to collaboration, according to a presentation at the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) annual meeting.
March 31, 2014
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Toshiba to unify healthcare activities in new division
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba said it plans to unify all of its activities in healthcare into a single division, to be called the Healthcare Company.
March 30, 2014
Analogic receives FDA clearance for needle kit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Analogic has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its SonixGPS nerve block needle kit.
March 30, 2014
Samsung launches premium women's US scanner
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Samsung Electronics America has begun U.S. sales of its UGEO WS80A premium women's imaging ultrasound scanner.
March 30, 2014
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AIUM: Ultrasound helps U.S. Olympic athletes get back into action
By Erik L. Ridley
LAS VEGAS - U.S. short-track speed skater J.R. Celski seemed unlikely to compete at the 2010 Winter Games five months after his skate sliced into his thigh after a fall in a race. Thanks in part to ultrasound, however, Celski made it to Vancouver and won two bronze medals, according to a talk at this week's American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) meeting.
March 30, 2014
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Toshiba nabs contract for 36 Aplio 300 ultrasound units
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems has won a contract with a Washington state company for 36 Aplio 300 ultrasound units.
March 26, 2014
NEJM editorial examines proliferation of point-of-care US
By Erik L. Ridley
Broader training and thorough assessment of the benefits of point-of-care ultrasound are required before the technology can replace the stethoscope in physical examinations, according to an editorial published March 20 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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