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).
Videos | Ultrasound Transesophageal echo (TEE) | December 19, 2019
This is an example of an augmented reality (AR) training system for transesophageal echo (TEE) created by the...
The Hitachi Scenaria View CT scanner on display at the 2019 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting in December. This workhorse 64 or 128 slice CT system, and Hitchai's portfolio of MRI and ultrasound systems, is attracting the attention of Fujifilm, which does not have some of these technologies. Combined, the new new portfolio may help Fujifilm capture a larger portion of international radiology market share. Photo by Dave Fornell.
Feature | Radiology Business | December 17, 2019 | Dave Fornell, Editor
December 17, 2019 — It was disclosed today that Fujifilm may buy Hitachi's diagnostic imaging business in a deal that...
News | Ultrasound Imaging | December 16, 2019
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. showcased its premium Aplio i-series ultrasound platform with updated features,...
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Surgical ultrasound probes extend the capability of Hitachi’s Arietta 70 system. Each probe can be sterilized to allow safe scanning inside the human body. Picture courtesy of Hitachi Healthcare Americas
Blog | Radiology Imaging | August 30, 2019
The clinical needs of those who live in rural America and small communities are both simple and complex. A physician...
News | Ultrasound Imaging | December 09, 2019
December 9, 2019 — DiA Imaging Analysis Ltd., an IBM Alpha Zone Accelerator Alumni Startup, announces a collaboration...
MRI Exablate neuro helmet from INSIGHTEC. Image courtesy of Ali Rezai, M.D., and RSNA.
News | Clinical Trials | December 03, 2019
December 3, 2019 — Focused ultrasound is a safe and effective way to target and open areas of the blood-brain barrier,...
The Philips Lumify hand-held ultrasound technology is an important component of the mobile ECMO unit. Members of the ECMO team use Lumify for real-time visual guidance when inserting tubes in veins and arteries in a process called ECMO cannulation.
Feature | Ultrasound Imaging | November 26, 2019
November 26, 2019 — Physicians from the University of New Mexico (UNM) and local emergency responders recently treated...
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One of several 3-D printed models at Stratasys booth during RSNA 2018.
Blog | RSNA | November 27, 2018
For medical practice to advance, efforts to make this practice more efficient must not come at the expense of accuracy...
The SonoSite iViz hand-held ultrasound fits in the palm of the users hand and provides quick answers in tough clinical environments, both at the bedside and in the field.
News | Ultrasound Imaging | November 26, 2019
November 26, 2019 — Fujifilm SonoSite Inc. is showing several point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) systems at the 2019...
EchoGo uses artificial intelligence (AI) to calculate cardiac ultrasound left ventricular ejection fraction (EF), the most frequently used measurement of heart function, left ventricular volumes (LV) and, for the first time for an AI application, automated cardiac strain.
News | Cardiovascular Ultrasound | November 14, 2019
November 14, 2019 — Ultromics has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its ...
News | Ultrasound Imaging | November 13, 2019
November 13, 2019 – Mindray announced its partnership with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, one of the...
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Breast image captured with the Philips EPIQ ultrasound system shows a small cyst with a microcalcification. Image courtesy of Philips
Blog | Ultrasound Imaging | December 05, 2016
Value-based medicine is reshaping the landscape of medical practice. In this new environment, the key to success is...
Using artificial intelligence to predice risk of thyroid cancer on ultrasound.
News | Artificial Intelligence | November 06, 2019
November 6, 2019 — Thyroid nodules are small lumps that form within the thyroid gland and are quite common in the...
The Konica Minolta Sonimage HS1 hand-carried system is designed for point of care ultrasound (POCUS) use for an immediate, quick look inside the patient. POCUS systems from several vendors are seeing rapid growth.
Feature | Ultrasound Imaging | October 24, 2019 | Joan Toth
With the miniaturization of technology, improved ease of use, lower system cost, increased portability, and greater...
Technology | Ultrasound Imaging | October 24, 2019
October 24, 2019 — Exact Imaging received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its Sterile...
The Revolution Apex intelligent computed tomography (CT) scanner. Image courtesy of GE Healthcare.
News | RSNA | October 18, 2019
October 18, 2019 — At the 2019 annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA 2019), Dec. 1-6 in...
News | Ultrasound Imaging | October 09, 2019
September 9, 2019 — Philips and non-profit organization PURE (Point-of-care Ultrasound in Resource-limited Environments...
News | Ultrasound Imaging | October 02, 2019
The Aplio a-series from Canon Medical Systems is a new line of ultrasound systems delivering high performance for...
Technology | Ultrasound Women's Health | September 28, 2019
September 27, 2019 — NeuroLogica, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., announced that the Samsung Hera I10...
News | Ultrasound Imaging | September 23, 2019
September 23, 2019 — Fujifilm SonoSite Inc. and the Allen Institute of Artificial Intelligence (AI2) Incubator, builder...
News | Cardiac Imaging | September 09, 2019
September 9, 2019 — The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) published a new expert consensus document along...
News | Radiology Imaging | September 03, 2019
September 3, 2019 — Despite a broad campaign among physician groups to reduce the amount of medical imaging, use rates...
News | Cardiac Imaging | August 30, 2019
August 30, 2019 — Philips will showcase its latest cardiac care innovations at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC...
