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Study gives MRI edge over CT, US in rectal cancer staging

VIENNA - Accurate staging of rectal carcinoma is essential for optimizing patient management, and ultimately, providing the best hope of long-term survival. Investigators from Technical University of Munich concluded that MR is superior to both ultrasound and CT for determining local tumor invasion.

March 6, 2003

Common extensor tendon ultrasound aids in tennis elbow imaging

By Erik L. Ridley

Ultrasound of the common extensor tendon produces high sensitivity, but low specificity for symptomatic lateral epicondylitis, according to research from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.

March 5, 2003

Siemens integrates C-arm with ultrasound

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Multimodality vendor Siemens Medical Solutions of Malvern, PA, has released a ceiling-mounted universal angiography C-arm suite with integrated ultrasound.

March 3, 2003

Ultrasound bests clinical impression in evaluation of hand, wrist lesions

By Erik L. Ridley

High-resolution ultrasound may be more accurate than initial clinical impression for evaluating focal lesions of the hand and wrist, according to research presented at the 2002 RSNA meeting in Chicago.

February 27, 2003

Pie gets FDA clearance for ob/gyn portable ultrasound

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The FDA has cleared the Picus 3.0 ultrasound scanner made by Dutch-based Pie Medical.

February 26, 2003

Acusphere launches phase III trials

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Ultrasound contrast agent developer Acusphere has begun a phase III clinical study of its AI-700 agent, which is designed for the detection of coronary artery disease in patients with ischemic heart disease.

February 25, 2003

OmniSonics wins patent

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Vascular ultrasound developer OmniSonics Medical Technologies of Wilmington, MA, has received a U.S. patent for its ultrasonic tissue ablation device.

February 25, 2003

Terason adds applications to laptop ultrasound

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Burlington, MA-based Terason has received Food and Drug Administration clearance for two new applications for its Terason 2000 laptop ultrasound scanner.

February 20, 2003

Performance Criteria and Measurements for Doppler Ultrasound Devices: Technical Discussion

Although this book is a technical discussion, it is well written and easily accessible to someone without a science background.

February 17, 2003

SonoSite notches profitable quarter

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Handheld-ultrasound developer SonoSite reported fourth-quarter revenues of $25.1 million, up 64% compared with $15.3 million in the same period last year.

February 13, 2003

Ultrasound rivals MRI in PTT imaging

By Erik L. Ridley

Early recognition of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is critical in preventing irreversible deformity and disability, according to researchers from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. While MRI has been the mainstay diagnostic modality for PTT pathology, tendon sonography has recently gained in popularity.

February 11, 2003

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First-trimester ultrasound Down screening offers savings -- but at a cost

By Erik L. Ridley

First-trimester ultrasound screening for Down syndrome may save money, but it also leads to the loss of more normal fetuses in women younger than 45, according to research conducted at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle.

February 5, 2003

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