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Ultrasound finds contrast extravasation in ER patients, CT confirms it

By Eric Barnes

In a study with important implications for patients in emergency rooms, Italian researchers have shown that contrast extravasation can be readily seen on contrast-enhanced ultrasound. CT confirmed the findings in most of the patients.

January 24, 2005

No evidence yet for widespread US breast cancer screening

By N. Shivapriya

AGRA - It is premature to endorse widespread sonographic screening for breast cancer, according to a presentation at the 58th annual congress of the Indian Radiological and Imaging Association (IRIA). Film-screen mammography continues to be the reference standard despite its limitations.

January 23, 2005

US blood-flow data for women need adjustment to avoid needless stroke prevention therapy

By Edward Susman

MIAMI BEACH, FL - Doctors should be a bit less aggressive when ordering invasive, antistroke procedures for woman, according to a presentation Sunday at the International Symposium on Endovascular Therapy (ISET) meeting. Researchers from Ohio pointed out that the criteria for performing carotid artery stenting or endarterectomy should be gender-based.

January 16, 2005

Hormonal variations can affect breast vascularity, US reveals

By Erik L. Ridley

Hormonal variations in breast vascularity should be considered when using ultrasound to evaluate breast lesions, according to research published in the January issue of the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.

January 12, 2005

Sensant nets Esaote order

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Ultrasound technology developer Sensant has received an order from Italian ultrasound vendor Esaote for its silicon ultrasound probes.

January 11, 2005

Ultrasonix names Thompson as VP

Ultrasound developer Ultrasonix of Burnaby, British Columbia, has named Robert Thompson as its vice president of marketing and business development.

January 6, 2005

Power Doppler shows promise in juvenile RA

By N. Shivapriya

Power Doppler sonography (PDS) has shown promise in detecting subclinical cases of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) in a recent study. The technique was used to evaluate the therapeutic response in 30 patients with the condition in the knee joint.

January 6, 2005

Longport places 78 scanners

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Ultrasound developer Longport reported that Future Scan, a distributor of the company's Episcan I-200 scanners, has entered into an agreement with InfinityNP of Westlake, OH, for the placement of 78 of the units this year.

January 5, 2005

Longport announces sales shortfall

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Ultrasound developer Longport is facing a revenue shortfall in its fourth quarter (end-December 31) due to the inability of one of its distributors to meet a purchasing commitment.

January 5, 2005

Tumor type, breast profile determine value of mammo, US, and MR

By Shalmali Pal

The strengths and weaknesses of multiple modalities in breast imaging depend largely on the type of breast tissue involved. Ultrasound and MRI may be more sensitive to invasive cancer than mammography in dense breasts, but are of little value in fatty breasts. A combination of all three will mean a greater sensitivity to malignancy, but there are still some pitfalls, according to a report in Radiology.

January 5, 2005

IVUS may spot potential "culprits" among coronary calcium deposits

By Tracie L. Thompson

When looking at the many possibilities in an atherosclerotic heart, how can one tell which segment is likely to be the specific source of an acute myocardial infarction? A new study says that indicative patterns are visible with intravascular ultrasound (IVUS).

January 3, 2005

SonoSite ships SonoCalc IMT software

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Handheld-ultrasound developer SonoSite of Bothell, WA, has started shipping a new software package called SonoCalc IMT.

December 28, 2004

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