Ultrasound: Page 346

Medipattern launches new B-CAD program

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Computer-aided detection (CAD) firm Medipattern has launched a new sales program for its B-CAD breast ultrasound CAD package.

February 11, 2009

Hybrid 3D echo/SPECT technique produces better CAD imaging

By Wayne Forrest

Take one part 3D echocardiography and one part SPECT, acquired during the same imaging session. Combine the two with an automated image fusion algorithm, and what do you get? A way to image patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) that improves upon the performance of 3D echo or SPECT alone.

February 11, 2009

BSGI proves best at detecting invasive lobular cancer

By Kate Madden Yee

Ever since it appeared on the clinical scene, functional-based breast-specific gamma imaging (BSGI) has sparked the question of whether it is sensitive enough to replace other adjunctive modalities used with mammography for high-risk patients. A new study from George Washington University points to yes.

February 10, 2009

Ultrasound elastography shows potential in thyroid nodules

By Erik L. Ridley

Ultrasound elastography may be useful as an adjunct for the challenging task of evaluating thyroid nodules, according to a pair of recent studies from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and Hanyang University Hospital in Seoul, South Korea.

February 10, 2009

AuntMinnie.com Ultrasound Insider

By Erik L. Ridley

February 5, 2009

Esaote develops ultrasound contrast concept

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Italian ultrasound vendor Esaote is investigating a new ultrasound contrast technology based on the capability of microbubbles to bind themselves to a specific site as an indicator for the presence of cancer.

February 5, 2009