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Ultrasound is a procedure in which high-energy sound waves are bounced off internal tissues or organs and make echoes. The echo patterns are shown on the screen of an ultrasound machine, forming a picture of body tissues called a sonogram. Also called ultrasonography.

Aetna sues N.J. doctors, pricing central issue

Aetna Inc. (AET) is suing six New Jersey doctors over medical bills it calls "unconscionable," including $56,980 for a bedside consultation and $59,490 for an ultrasound that typically costs $74. The

25 Mar 2011

VisualSonics introduces Vevo LAZR system to advance cancer research

VisualSonics Inc., a leader in real-time, in vivo, high-resolution micro-imaging systems and a wholly-owned subsidiary of SonoSite Inc., today announced the launch of the Vevo LAZR Photoacoustics Imaging system for the advancement of cancer research in the pre-clinical imaging market.

25 Mar 2011

Roundup: Calif. lawmakers mull bill to tighten hospital security; abortion measures continue to advance in various states

A California legislative committee gave preliminary approval Tuesday to a bill that would tighten security at hospitals and increase their requirements for reporting violent acts to the state.

24 Mar 2011

Clinical trial to evaluate efficacy of PRP for osteoarthritis pain treatment

For years, doctors have used platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, to promote healing after surgery. Now, Rush University Medical Center is studying whether PRP can help relieve knee pain in patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis.

23 Mar 2011

New image resolution technology from Ellex ELX

Ellex Medical Lasers Limited (ASX:ELX), an ophthalmic laser and ultrasound technology company, today announced that it will introduce a new diagnostic ultrasound mode for its leading Eye Cubed™ system at the upcoming meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Meeting.

22 Mar 2011

Cancer Care Partners first in U.S. to use new, advanced cancer treatment

On March 7, 2010, Cancer Care Partners became the first cancer center in the United States to use the new TomotherapyHD, a comprehensive, image guided radiation therapy system that enables Cancer Care Partners to more efficiently treat complex tumors with improved precision.

18 Mar 2011

New detector technologies capable of reducing radiation dose from BSGI/MBI studies by 75%

A new study by Craig Thiessen, M.D., Director of Radiology for West Houston Radiology L.L.P. and North Cypress Medical Center in Houston, presented this week at the National Consortium of Breast Centers Annual Meeting, found the improved photon sensitivity of new detector technologies such as PSPMTs and CZT should be capable of reducing the radiation dose patient receive from BSGI/MBI studies by 75%.

18 Mar 2011

Advances in imaging ability to discover heart defects in newborns

The Medical Imaging Laboratory in Trondheim is making advances in imaging methods for both ultrasound and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. One benefit will be an enhanced ability to discover heart defects in newborns.

16 Mar 2011

Montreal Heart Institute and Cerenis commence CER-001 Phase 2 study in acute coronary syndrome

The Montreal Heart Institute today announced the start of the Phase 2 CHI-SQUARE (Can HDL Infusions Significantly QUicken Atherosclerosis REgression?) study of CER-001 in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), in collaboration with Cerenis Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company developing novel high-density lipoprotein (HDL) therapies to treat cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

16 Mar 2011

Specific inflammatory factor may be responsible for aortic stenosis development

Research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that a specific inflammatory factor may be important in the development of the heart valve disease aortic stenosis. The results suggest that anti-inflammatory medication could be a possible new treatment.

15 Mar 2011

Cerenis commences CER-001 Phase 2 CHI-SQUARE study in patients with ACS

Cerenis Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company developing novel high-density lipoprotein therapies to treat cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, today announced the start of the Phase 2 CHI-SQUARE study of CER-001 in patients with acute coronary syndrome.

15 Mar 2011

Seattle Children's Hospital inaugurates new dialysis unit

Today, timed with World Kidney Day, Seattle Children's Hospital announced the opening of its newly renovated dialysis unit. The unit will significantly improve patient comfort and safety compared to its predecessor facility, and includes an additional 630 square feet of space for a total of nearly 2,400 square feet.

11 Mar 2011

Noninvasive MR-guided focused ultrasound successfully treats essential tremor

A new chapter in medical history opened days ago when noninvasive MR-guided focused ultrasound was used to successfully treat a patient with essential tremor (ET), a progressive neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide and causes involuntary shaking of the hands, head, face, eyelids, voice or other muscles.

10 Mar 2011

FDA clears Tenex Health's TX1 Tissue Removal System

Tenex Health today announces FDA 510(k) clearance of the TX1 Tissue Removal System. This portable, self-contained system offers precise soft tissue removal for tendons and other soft tissues with intended use in the elbow, knee, ankle, foot, and shoulder.

9 Mar 2011

Overall survival rate for ovarian cancer have increased over last 30 years

Survival from ovarian cancer has almost doubled over the last 30 years according to new figures from Cancer Research UK released today.

9 Mar 2011

Belly laugh best for venous leg ulcers

Forget technology. The best prescription for patients with venous leg ulcers is good quality nursing care - and the occasional belly laugh!

9 Mar 2011

RadNet fourth quarter revenues increase 10.2% to $13.5 million

RadNet, a national leader in providing high-quality, cost-effective, fixed-site outpatient diagnostic imaging services through a network of 201 owned and/or operated outpatient imaging centers, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010.

8 Mar 2011

RadNet executes definitive agreement to acquire imaging centers in Maryland

RadNet, Inc., a national leader in providing high-quality, cost-effective, fixed-site outpatient diagnostic imaging services through a network of 201 fully-owned and operated outpatient imaging centers, today reported it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire five multi-modality imaging centers in Maryland from Diagnostic Health Corporation for an undisclosed combination of cash and the assumption of certain liabilities.

7 Mar 2011

ShearWave Elastography increases performance of ultrasound breast cancer diagnosis

SuperSonic Imagine presented yesterday the validation of a world wide multicentre study, based on European recruitment, confirming the benefit of ShearWave Elastography when added to ultrasound for improved lesion classification.

7 Mar 2011

Philips introduces new innovative and cost-effective solutions for radiology at ECR 2011

At the European Congress of Radiology 2011, Royal Philips Electronics is ushering in a new era in radiology science with Imaging 2.0, a concept fueled by integration of technology, clinician and patient.

5 Mar 2011