Ultrasound: Page 416

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

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