Ultrasound: Page 450

CUSP conference focuses on fetal screening and medicine
By N. Shivapriya
October 7, 2004
Ultrasound misuse in India: another viewpoint
The misuse of ultrasound in India for sex determination has prompted a debate in the radiological community about whether performing ultrasound should be restricted to radiologists and gynaecologists. After AuntMinnieIndia published an article on the IRIA's stand, we've received several responses questioning the association's stance, so we're publishing a response that best sums up why ultrasound should not be exclusive to radiologists and gynaecologists.
October 6, 2004
Dos and don'ts of fetal medicine
By N. Shivapriya
Dr Kypros H. Nicolaides doesn't mince any words when it comes to what's right and wrong in fetal medicine. As director of Harrisburg Birthright Centre for Fetal Medicine and founder of the Fetal Medicine Foundation in London, Kypros has extensive experience in fetal medicine. He recently shared his knowledge with delegates at the Ninth South Asian Clinical UltraSonography in Practice (CUSP 2004) conference.
October 5, 2004
GE touts VoiceScan study
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Multimodality vendor GE Healthcare of Waukesha, WI, is touting the results of a recent study that indicated that its new VoiceScan ultrasound voice-command technology can improve sonographer productivity.
September 30, 2004
TechniScan scores NCI grant
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound breast imaging technology developer TechniScan Medical Systems has received a $100,000 grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
September 28, 2004
InSightec gets $21 million infusion
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Elbit Medical Imaging (EMI) of Tel Aviv, Israel, reported that its subsidiary, InSightec of Tirat Carmel, Israel, has signed an agreement for internal financing totaling $21 million from existing investors: Elbit Ultrasound, a subsidiary of EMI; GE Capital Equity Holdings; and healthcare venture capital firm MediTech Advisors.
September 28, 2004
Contrast MR shows gains in preoperative liver lesion depiction
By Erik L. Ridley
Contrast-enhanced MR imaging is as sensitive as intraoperative ultrasound in depicting liver lesions before hepatic resection, according to a study published in Radiology.
September 28, 2004
Misonix adds to executive ranks
Ultrasound developer Misonix of Farmingdale, NY, has promoted Richard Zaremba and Kenneth Coviello to positions as senior vice presidents.
September 27, 2004
NEMA revises ultrasound standards
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has released two standards for ultrasound users who want to measure the performance of their equipment.
September 23, 2004
Radiologists lead campaign to change ultrasound practice
By N. Shivapriya
Ultrasound is an ugly word in India because of the immediate connection it provokes with female foeticide. And sadly so, because there’s a lot more to ultrasound than pre-natal sex determination. The Indian Radiological and Imaging Association is taking up the issue of ultrasound practice once again with the Central Supervisory Board to remove the stigma and restrict ultrasound practice only to doctors who have specialised in the modality.
September 21, 2004
Toshiba enhances Aplio
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems has released version 5.5 software for its Aplio ultrasound scanner. The new release offers streamlined clinical workflow and image acquisition optimization, according to the Tustin, CA-based vendor.
September 14, 2004
TechniScan taps CFO
Ultrasound breast imaging technology developer TechniScan Medical Systems has named Clarence Verhoef as CFO.
September 12, 2004
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