Ultrasound: Page 30

Prototype breast device displays much promise
By Theresa Pablos
A team from Heidelberg in Germany has reported that a prototype device combining 3D automated breast ultrasound and digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) performed well in a feasibility study. The scanner identified 97% of cancers and added only about a minute to the DBT exam time.
December 23, 2020
2016 10 05 17 45 45 493 Breast Cancer 400
Hologic adds 3D breast ultrasound to SuperSonic Mach 40
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Hologic has added 3D ultrasound imaging to its SuperSonic Mach 40 system, an upgrade that will allow users to easily access the company's ShearWave Plus elastography 3D and high-resolution B-mode volumes.
December 17, 2020
2020 01 02 21 24 9838 Hologic Rsna 2019 400
Philips, InSightec to partner on MRgUS
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare parent Royal Philips and InSightec announced they will collaborate on an effort to make MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgUS) for neurosurgery and neurological disorder treatment more accessible.
December 17, 2020
2019 12 18 18 21 0442 Philips Rsna 2019 400
Reliance on ultrasound grows in COVID-19 pandemic
By Theresa Pablos
Doctors in Italy are depending more than ever on ultrasound as part of their daily physical examinations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We can't afford CT scans for all our patients, and ultrasound's become like a third arm, according to one internal medicine physician.
December 17, 2020
2020 11 13 17 59 4200 Ultrasound Probe2 400
Samsung highlights RS85 Prestige features, mobile x-ray unit at RSNA
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Samsung's product offerings at the 2020 RSNA meeting include new features on its RS85 Prestige ultrasound scanner and a showcase of mobile x-ray and CT equipment.
December 1, 2020
2020 02 25 18 51 1148 Samsung Rsna 2019 400
Ultrasound detects DVT in severe COVID-19 cases
By Theresa Pablos
French researchers have found that COVID-19 patients treated with increased anticoagulation therapy had a significantly lower prevalence of proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT) compared with those who received standard treatment. Importantly, they used systemic ultrasound screening in all cases.
November 25, 2020
2020 11 25 17 48 7561 Doctor Ultrasound Keyboard 400
Spanish team shows lung damage in 'long COVID' cases
By Theresa Pablos
A group from La Paz University Hospital in Madrid has used ultrasound to document lung abnormalities in patients who recovered from COVID-19 but still had persistent symptoms months later. The study adds to the growing body of evidence of lingering COVID-19 symptoms.
November 17, 2020
2020 11 17 18 23 2832 Hospital La Paz 400
10 golden rules on ultrasound hygiene
By Philip Ward
Infection prevention and control measures for ultrasound must be implemented to avoid contamination, and this includes rules on hand hygiene, decontamination of machines, and regular deep cleaning of the ultrasound room's surfaces and ancillary equipment, according to a European Society of Radiology position statement.
November 15, 2020
2020 11 13 17 59 4200 Ultrasound Probe2 400
RIS firms must give more support to radiology, urges RCR
By Philip Ward
Tech companies -- particularly radiology information system (RIS) providers -- must improve data presentation for radiologists so they can put their case better to management about the significant workforce shortages facing the specialty, according to a new report from the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).
November 4, 2020
2020 11 04 21 51 1119 Big Data Stream 400
Sonographers demand support over prenatal scanning rules
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
A growing number of confrontations have been occurring in the U.K. during prenatal scans due to new rules preventing birth partners from attending the appointments over the risk of COVID-19 infection. The confrontations have been condemned by the Society of Radiographers.
November 3, 2020
2020 11 04 17 46 7214 Pregnant Women Touching Belly 400
Insightec touts studies on focused ultrasound
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Two international studies are using Insightec's Exablate Neuro focused ultrasound with the goal of stopping the progression of Parkinson's disease, rather than merely treating the symptoms, which hasn't been done before, according to the researchers.
October 29, 2020
2018 07 24 00 33 7964 Brain 400
Mindray debuts new point-of-care ultrasound system
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Mindray Medical International has launched a new point-of-care ultrasound system, ME8.
October 25, 2020
2020 01 17 17 06 7024 Mindray Rsna 2019 400
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