Ultrasound: Page 408

SonoSite, Siemens join forces
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Handheld-ultrasound provider SonoSite and multimodality vendor Siemens Medical Solutions have formed a strategic alliance for German distribution.
April 20, 2006
3D ultrasound predicts fetal pulmonary hypoplasia
By Erik L. Ridley
Lung volume measurements from 3D ultrasound studies appear to aid in diagnosing fetal pulmonary hypoplasia, according to researchers from the VU University Medical Center in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
April 20, 2006
B-K introduces intraoperative biplane transducer
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Analogic subsidiary B-K Medical has launched a simultaneous biplane surgical ultrasound transducer designed for interventional procedures, the 8814.
April 19, 2006
TomTec debuts 4D LV-Function
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound visualization developer TomTec Imaging Systems has introduced 4D LV-Function, software designed to perform left ventricular analysis using 3D echocardiography datasets.
April 18, 2006
FDA asked to approve new US contrast indications
By Brian Casey
April 17, 2006
Contrast-enhanced US picture shows signs of brightening
By Wayne Forrest
Around the world, contrast-enhanced ultrasound is available for a myriad of applications. In the U.S., however, the FDA has limited its use. But U.S. researchers and practitioners, along with the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, are hoping to gain some ground with the FDA by addressing the concerns surrounding contrast-enhanced ultrasound and highlighting its economic benefits, safety advantages, and future potential.
April 17, 2006
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MDCT a good alternative to TTE for aortic stenosis
By Eric Barnes
Multidetector-row CT is highly sensitive for identifying patients with degenerative aortic stenosis, providing excellent correlation with transthoracic echocardiography in quantifying disease extent, according to researchers from Austria.
April 13, 2006
Breast surgeon expresses reservations about screening US
Ultrasound has made significant inroads into many areas of medicine, but breast cancer screening is not one of them, according to a presenter at the 2006 American Society of Breast Surgeons meeting in Baltimore last week.
April 12, 2006
ContextVision reports Q1 OEM growth
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Image enhancement developer ContextVision said it has experienced strong first-quarter growth in its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) product lines.
April 10, 2006
Misonix takes controlling stake in U.K. distributor
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound technology developer Misonix has purchased a controlling interest in its U.K. distributor, UK-HIFU.
April 10, 2006
Zonare signs Kaiser
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound technology developer Zonare Medical Systems has inked a two-year contract with Kaiser Permanente.
April 9, 2006
Acusphere to raise $38 million
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound contrast developer Acusphere has entered into an agreement to raise $37.7 million through a stock placement with a group of institutional investors.
April 6, 2006
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