Ultrasound Imaging

Ultrasound uses sound waves to create images. This section includes breast ultrasound, echocardiography (echo), transthoracic echo (TTE), transesophageal echo (TEE), echo contrast, transducers, ultrasound software and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).

High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), a technology used to treat localized prostate cancer, has shown adequate control of prostate cancer while avoiding major side effects of surgery or radiation therapy, according to a new study in The Journal of Urology, Official Journal of the American Urological Association
News | Prostate Cancer
First U.S. Study Shows Promising Outcomes for High-intensity Focused Ultrasound for Prostate Cancer

September 8, 2020 — Approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2015 for prostate tissue ablation, the high ...

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Fujifilm Sonosite creates point-of-care ultrasound systems and medical informatics solutions along with transducers and accessories that can help physicians improve time-to-diagnosis, patient outcomes, procedural efficiency, and workflow.
News | Ultrasound Imaging
Fujifilm Sonosite Receives FDA COVID-19 510(k) Clearance for Comprehensive POCUS Portfolio

September 3, 2020 — Fujifilm Sonosite, Inc., specialists in developing cutting-edge point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) ...

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New ACS NSQIP analysis highlights ways to improve appendicitis care for pediatric patients with developmental and cognitive impairments
News | Pediatric Imaging
Kids with Cognitive Delays More Likely to Have CT Scan to Diagnose Appendicitis

August 24, 2020 — Computed tomography (CT) is used at a higher rate than ultrasound in children with developmental and ...

Time August 24, 2020
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Videos | Ultrasound Imaging
VIDEO: AI-Assisted Automatic Ejection Fraction for Point-of-Care Ultrasound

This is a tutorial video on how to perform an artificial intelligence (AI) automated cardiac ejection fraction ...

Time August 13, 2020
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GE Healthcare Vscan with artificial intelligence (AI) automated left ventricular ejection fraction assessment with the Dia LVivo EF app. #ASE2020 #AI
News | Cardiovascular Ultrasound
GE Highlights New Cardiac Ultrasound Technologies at ASE 2020

August 12, 2020 — GE focused on the latest innovations from the handheld ultrasound, Vscan Extend system, which is about ...

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Franco Fontana, CEO of the Esaote Group, and Xie Yufeng, Chairman of WDM.
News | Digital Radiography (DR)
Esaote and WDM Enter Agreement on Digital Radiology

July 31, 2020 — In the thick of the COVID-19 emergency, Esaote, an Italian world leader in dedicated ultrasound and ...

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A and B, Lung ultrasound images obtained with convex (A) and linear (B) probes. Multiple confluent B-lines (arrows), patchy pulmonary consolidation (asterisk, B), and thickened pleural line (between arrowheads, A) are visualized. C, Chest CT image shows reticular and interlobular septal thickening and patchy, focal opacities associated with architectural distortion. This patient was classified in critical group and was assigned to severe group for statistical analysis.
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Lung Ultrasound Shows Duration, Severity of Coronavirus Disease

July 23, 2020 — According to an open-access article published in ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), lung ...

Time July 23, 2020
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FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc., specialists in developing cutting-edge point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) solutions, and part of the larger Fujifilm Healthcare portfolio, has announced the launch of the new Sonosite PX ultrasound system. Sonosite PX is the next generation in Sonosite POCUS, with the most advanced image clarity ever seen in a Sonosite system, a suite of workflow efficiency features, and an adaptable form factor
News | Ultrasound Imaging
FUJIFILM Sonosite Launches New Point-of-Care Ultrasound System

July 21, 2020 — FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc., specialists in developing cutting-edge point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) ...

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Hologic, Inc. announced he U.S. launch of the SuperSonic MACH 40 ultrasound system, expanding the company’s suite of ultrasound technologies with its first premium, cart-based system.
News | Breast Imaging
Hologic Launches Cart-based Ultrasound System

July 8, 2020 — Hologic, Inc. announced he U.S. launch of the SuperSonic MACH 40 ultrasound system, expanding the company ...

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Fujifilm’s Sonosite SII POC ultrasound system helps to keep crowded areas clearer with a small ultrasound footprint.
Feature | Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) | By Joan Toth
Utility of Point-of-Care Ultrasound Across Clinical Applications Spurs Continued Growth

With the miniaturization of technology, improved ease of use, lower system cost, increased portability and greater ...

Time July 07, 2020
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Hoya Corp. and Hitachi, Ltd. announced a five year contract regarding Endoscopic Ultrasound Systems [EUS] by which the parties will strengthen technical collaboration, and Hitachi will continue supplying diagnostic ultrasound systems and ultrasound sensor related parts used in EUS.
News | Ultrasound Imaging
Hoya and Hitachi Announce Collaboration and Supply Agreement Related to Endoscopic Ultrasound Systems

July 6, 2020 — Hoya Corp. and Hitachi, Ltd. announced a five year contract regarding Endoscopic Ultrasound Systems [EUS] ...

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Industry leaders to research the growing importance of point-of-care ultrasound in COVID-19 care
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Fujifilm Sonosite and EMF Partner in the Battle Against COVID-19

July 2, 2020 —Fujifilm Sonosite, Inc. and the Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization ...

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A 3-D ultrasound system provides an effective, noninvasive way to estimate blood flow that retains its accuracy across different equipment, operators and facilities, according to a study published in the journal Radiology.
News | Ultrasound Imaging
3-D Ultrasound Enables Accurate, Noninvasive Measurements of Blood Flow

July 1, 2020 — A 3-D ultrasound system provides an effective, noninvasive way to estimate blood flow that retains its ...

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DiA’s new AI-based LVivo RV enables rapid assessment of right ventricle dysfunction in COVID-19 patients, while LVivo Bladder supports clinicians with automated bladder volume analysis to minimize scan time and risk of infection
News | Artificial Intelligence
DiA Granted FDA Approvals for New COVID-19-related AI Solutions

June 30, 2020 — DiA Imaging Analysis, a leading provider of advanced AI-based solutions for ultrasound analysis ...

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"Insights on the Worldwide Handheld Ultrasound Imaging Devices Industry to 2030 - Impact of COVID-19 on the Market" features an extensive study of the current market landscape, offering an informed opinion on the likely adoption of such compact diagnostic devices, over the next decade. The report features an in-depth analysis, highlighting the capabilities of various stakeholders engaged in this domain.
News | Ultrasound Imaging
Insights on the Worldwide Handheld Ultrasound Imaging Devices Industry

June 17, 2020 —"Insights on the Worldwide Handheld Ultrasound Imaging Devices Industry to 2030 - Impact of COVID-19 on ...

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Diffusion tractography uses the movement of water molecules to identify tracts that connect different parts of the brain. It can be used to pinpoint the part of the thalamus to treat with focused ultrasound. Image courtesy of UT Southwestern Medical Center
News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Advanced MRI scans may improve treatment of tremor, Parkinson's disease

June 15, 2020 — Recently developed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques used to more precisely target a small ...

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 Samsung announced the immediate availability of the RS85 Prestige, the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of ultrasound systems.
News | Ultrasound Imaging
Samsung Introduces RS85 Prestige for Advanced Diagnostics

June 11, 2020 — Samsung announced the immediate availability of the RS85 Prestige, the latest addition to the company’s ...

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In new QuickPoLL survey on imaging during the pandemic, responses were tallied from around 170 radiology administrators and business managers, who are part of an imagePRO panel created by The MarkeTech Group (TMTG), regarding the effects of COVID-19 on their business. TMTG is a research firm specializing in the medical device, healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
Feature | Coronavirus (COVID-19) | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
Insight on the Impact of COVID-19 on Medical Imaging

The true impact that COVID-19 has had on the medical imaging industry still remains to be seen, as hospitals and imaging ...

Time June 30, 2020
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Although it is likely that existing ultrasound systems will be repurposed to treat COVID-19 patients, growth is still expected as companies plan to ramp up production. The ultrasound systems market will therefore outpace other diagnostic imaging such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Leading data and analytics company GlobalData forecasts the market will reach $6bn by 2028, but increased usage due to COVID-19 is anticipated have a tangible effect.
News | Ultrasound Imaging
Ultrasound Systems Market to Outpace Other Imaging Modalities for COVID-19 Diagnostics

June 5, 2020 — Although it is likely that existing ultrasound systems will be repurposed to treat COVID-19 patients ...

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The Philips Lumify point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) system assessing a patient in the emergency room combined with telehealth to enable real-time collaboration with other physicians.
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
FDA Clears Philips Ultrasound Portfolio to Image COVID-19 Related Lung and Cardiac Complications

May 26, 2020 — Philips Healthcare recently received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ...

Time May 26, 2020
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