Ultrasound: Page 407

IMV report says US utilization grows
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
An estimated 31.2 million ultrasound exams were performed in 2005, according to a report published by market research and consulting firm IMV Medical Information Division.
May 7, 2006
CA bill banning in-home US moves forward
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The California Assembly continues its crusade to make it illegal for private citizens to take a cue from actor Tom Cruise and purchase an ultrasound machine for at-home use.
May 4, 2006
3D sonography of the endometrium adds value
By Erik L. Ridley
Three-dimensional sonography of the endometrium and adjacent myometrium can yield additional useful information over traditional 2D studies in almost a third of routinely performed examinations, according to a study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
May 4, 2006
CIVCO buys Sinmed
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound device developer CIVCO Medical Solutions has acquired radiotherapy accessory provider Sinmed of the Netherlands.
May 3, 2006
Biosound Esaote funds NAPE training
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Biosound Esaote of Indianapolis has signed a partnership with anesthesiology products distributor FineTek and the National Academy of Perioperative Echocardiography (NAPE) to provide advanced training to physicians interested in perioperative echo.
May 2, 2006
DMS launches PC-based US probe
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Direct Medical Systems (DMS) of San Ramon, CA, has launched a new B-mode ultrasound probe designed to work directly with a PC -- and without any additional scanning hardware.
May 2, 2006
US, CT show similar strengths in pelvic pain imaging
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
VANCOUVER - For nonpregnant females presenting with pelvic pain in an ER setting, CT and ultrasound may be equal in their capability to determine the need for surgery in these patients, according to a presentation at this week's American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) meeting.
May 2, 2006
Rapid interleaved technique speeds MRgFUS fibroid treatment
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
VANCOUVER - A new manual rapid interleaved technique shows promise for decreasing treatment time for MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) of uterine fibroids by as much as 70%, and for providing benefits of the technology to more women, according to a presentation at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) meeting on Monday.
May 1, 2006
AuntMinnie.com Ultrasound Radiology Insider
By Erik L. Ridley
April 30, 2006
US, MRI play complementary roles in intraductal breast cancer
By Shalmali Pal
The microscopic intraductal component of breast cancer can cause local recurrence, even after breast conservation therapy. Unfortunately, this essential component is often missed during surgery. Clinicians in Japan tested ultrasound and MRI to see if they could detect intraductal invasive breast cancer and improve surgical accuracy.
April 30, 2006
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SonoSite posts first-quarter loss
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Handheld-ultrasound developer SonoSite reported a net loss of $363,000 for the first quarter of 2006, compared with a net income of $725,000 during the same period last year.
April 26, 2006
CIVCO promotes Therme
Ultrasound device developer CIVCO Medical Solutions has promoted Robin Therme to general manager, multimodality imaging.
April 23, 2006
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