Ultrasound: Page 401

Sonography similar to FNA in diagnosing palpable breast lesions

By Erik L. Ridley

Sonography is as accurate as palpation-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) in evaluating palpable breast lesions, and can replace FNA for diagnosing these lesions when the BI-RADS sonographic final assessment system is used appropriately, according to researchers from South Korea.

October 9, 2006

Plastic surgeons pick US for resetting broken noses

By Shalmali Pal

SAN FRANCISCO - Ultrasound allows reconstructive surgeons to visualize superficial and deep regions of the nasal cavities before adjusting bone fractures, according to a presentation this week at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons meeting.

October 8, 2006

Palpation visual mapping objectifies clinical breast exam results

By Shalmali Pal

The technology for breast cancer detection has made great strides in the last 200 years, but the clinical breast exam (CBE) has essentially remained the same. Adding a new technique called palpation imaging (PI) to CBE, however, may be just the ticket to bring the breast exam into the 21st century.

October 8, 2006

CIVCO introduces Diagnostic Vac-Lock cushion

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Ultrasound and radiotherapy vendor CIVCO Medical Solutions of Kalona, IA, has launched a new diagnostic imaging patient positioning device, the Diagnostic Vac-Lock cushion.

October 4, 2006

Ultrasonix taps Nakhleh as CFO

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Canadian ultrasound vendor Ultrasonix Medical has bolstered its executive ranks with the appointment of Issa Nakhleh as its chief financial officer (CFO).

October 4, 2006

Contrast-enhanced US shines in solid organ injury imaging

By Erik L. Ridley

Contrast-enhanced sonography outperforms noncontrast-enhanced sonography in detecting and visualizing injuries to solid organs such as the liver and spleen, according to researchers from the University of California, Davis.

October 4, 2006

CIVCO hires VP, launches Zonare needles

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Ultrasound and radiotherapy vendor CIVCO Medical Solutions of Kalona, IA, has named Mike Marshall as vice president of engineering.

October 3, 2006

US shows full spectrum of shoulder injuries

By Shalmali Pal

When it comes to the frozen shoulder, MRI is good as long as you are happy with static information. But if it's more dynamic information you're after, ultrasound may be a better bet, according to two recent studies. A third paper offered a crash course on making the most of sonography in shoulder disorders, as well as how to identify abnormalities on these exams.

September 28, 2006

OmniSonics names Lang as VP, CMO

Vascular ultrasound developer OmniSonics Medical Technologies of Wilmington, MA, has appointed Dr. Elvira Lang as its vice president and chief medical officer (CMO).

September 27, 2006

Siemens unveils Antares 4.0

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Siemens Medical Solutions has released version 4.0 of the premium edition of its Antares ultrasound scanner.

September 26, 2006

Zonare adds Washington customer

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Ultrasound developer Zonare Medical Systems has installed its z.one ultrasound system at Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue, WA.

September 26, 2006

Mindray prices IPO

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Medical device manufacturer Mindray Medical International of Shenzhen, China, announced the pricing of its initial public offering (IPO) of 20 million American Depositary Shares (ADSs) at a price of $13.50 per ADS, listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MR.

September 25, 2006

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