Ultrasound: Page 269

Conn. density law leads to 'flood' of US breast screening
By Kate Madden Yee
A 2009 law passed in Connecticut that requires women with dense breast tissue to be notified of their status has led to a "flood" of screening ultrasound exams at breast clinics in the state. The phenomenon could occur in other states that are considering similar laws, according to a presentation at the recent RSNA 2011 meeting.
December 19, 2011
Zonare names Heher to VP post
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound technology developer Zonare Medical Systems has appointed Timothy Heher as its new vice president of finance.
December 14, 2011
Fuji proposes $995M acquisition of SonoSite
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Japanese industrial giant Fujifilm has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire compact-ultrasound developer SonoSite for approximately $995 million.
December 14, 2011
USPSTF to give PAD screening another look
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In a first step toward updating its recommendation on screening for peripheral artery disease (PAD), the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) will release a draft research plan for public comment on December 15.
December 12, 2011
AIUM gives nod to ACEP US guidelines
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) said that it recognizes the American College of Emergency Physicians' (ACEP) recent policy statement on emergency ultrasound guidelines as meeting the qualifications for performing ultrasound in the emergency setting.
December 11, 2011
InfraReDx gets $10M loan
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Coronary imaging developer InfraReDx has received a $10 million term loan from GE Capital's Healthcare Financial Services unit.
December 4, 2011
Mindray launches DC-T6 ultrasound scanner
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical equipment manufacturer Mindray Medical International has introduced DC-T6, an economical, high-performance ultrasound system, at this week's RSNA 2011 meeting in Chicago. The company is also showcasing enhancements to its DC-7 and M7 systems.
November 29, 2011
Ultrasonix, Ascension team on US guidance products
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound vendor Ultrasonix Medical has collaborated with Ascension Technology on new ultrasound guidance products, which are being introduced and demonstrated at the RSNA 2011 meeting in Chicago.
November 29, 2011
Siemens beefs up CT line, launches ultrasound system
By Wayne Forrest, Brian Casey
CHICAGO - A pair of new CT scanners is pacing the RSNA 2011 product introductions from Siemens Healthcare. The company is also promoting Biograph PET/CT and its new Acuson S1000 ultrasound system, and is demonstrating new product launches in healthcare informatics, digital radiography, and interventional radiology.
November 28, 2011
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Mammography, CT, PET/MRI pace Philips RSNA product debuts
By Cynthia E. Keen, Brian Casey
CHICAGO - Philips Healthcare is highlighting its renewed push in mammography in its RSNA booth, as well as new product introductions in CT and the ongoing development of its PET/MRI program, which got a boost with a key regulatory clearance before the show.
November 28, 2011
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U-Systems debuts somo.v Platinum at RSNA
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound developer U-Systems has introduced somo.v Platinum, an update to its somo.v automated breast ultrasound system, at the RSNA 2011 meeting in Chicago.
November 28, 2011
ASE, SCA issue vascular cannulation US guideline
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) and the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA) have released a new performance guideline for increasing the use of ultrasound in guided vascular cannulation.
November 28, 2011
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