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Ultrasound: Page 465
Karachi connection: CT best for busting heroin smugglers
By
Eric Barnes
CHICAGO - These days the long arm of the law is reaching deep into suspected drug-smuggling operations in Pakistan -- in some cases right into the bellies of suspected drug traffickers. In cases referred by customs officials, radiologists in the port city of Karachi are now using abdominal ultrasound, x-ray and CT to thwart so-called "body packers" who swallow capsules of heroin before attempting to leave the country.
November 30, 2003
Huntleigh signs MAGNET
By
AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical ultrasonic developer Huntleigh Healthcare has signed a three-year agreement with group purchasing organization Mid-Atlantic Group Network of Shared Services (MAGNET) of Mechanicsburg, PA, for medical ultrasound devices.
November 24, 2003
Sonora adds Mexican partner
By
AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Sonora Medical Systems
has signed an exclusive license and supply agreement with Suncom Solución Commercial of Mexico City.
November 23, 2003
Ultrasonix
By
Robert Bruce
Ultrasonix will feature new software for its Ultrasonix 500 small-footprint ultrasound system, first shown at the 2002 RSNA meeting.
November 19, 2003
Toshiba America Medical Systems
By
Robert Bruce
Toshiba will show its new iAssist wireless remote control device, which allows a remote user interface with the company’s Aplio premium ultrasound platform.
November 19, 2003
Terason
By
Robert Bruce
Terason will bring the latest version of its handheld ultrasound system to Chicago.
November 19, 2003
TeraRecon
By
Robert Bruce
TeraRecon will demonstrate a new color Doppler portable ultrasound system.
November 19, 2003
SonoSite
By
Robert Bruce
Handheld-ultrasound vendor SonoSite will feature a full-size modular system, the Titan, which received Food and Drug Administration clearance in April.
November 19, 2003
Siemens Medical Solutions
By
Robert Bruce
Malvern, PA-based Siemens will feature the new Paragon release for the Acuson Sequoia 512.
November 19, 2003
Philips Medical Systems
By
Robert Bruce
Philips Medical Systems will show an upgrade of its EnVisor system, with six new transducers for small parts, vascular, OB/GYN, and cardiology applications.
November 19, 2003
Medison America
By
Robert Bruce
Korean ultrasound firm Medison will be showing two products, the Accuvix XQ and the SonoAce Pico at this year’s show. Both recently received FDA clearance.
November 19, 2003
Hitachi Medical Systems America
By
Robert Bruce
Hitachi will show its Hi Vision 8500 premium ultrasound system, which uses Sono MR Imaging with user-oriented operation.
November 19, 2003
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