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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.

Radia announces diagnostic imaging services partnership with Jefferson Healthcare

Radia, is proud to announce a diagnostic imaging services partnership with Jefferson Healthcare commencing on January 1, 2011. Jefferson Healthcare, located in Port Townsend, WA, is a comprehensive healthcare center providing services for the more than 29,500 residents of Jefferson County.

31 Jan 2011

FDA reports possible association between breast implants, ALCL

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported on January 26 that "a possible association between saline and silicone gel-filled breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma, a very rare type of cancer. Data reviewed by the FDA suggests that patients with breast implants may have a very small, but significant risk, of ALCL in the scar capsule adjacent to the implant.

29 Jan 2011

New research shows CEUS can improve diagnosis of variety of medical conditions in children

New research released here Thursday shows that "contrast-enhanced ultrasound" can safely improve the diagnosis of a variety of medical conditions in children - without exposing them to ionizing radiation.

29 Jan 2011

Apple Valley Medical Clinic inaugurates new Sleep Center to provide quality care

The Apple Valley Medical Clinic has opened a new Sleep Center, located at 15100 Galaxie Avenue in Apple Valley. The center, under the medical direction of Scott Benson, M.D., a family medicine physician with the Apple Valley Medical Clinic, offers preventive care, diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.

28 Jan 2011

Despite reimbursement cuts the diagnostic imaging market to grow at 5% over next five years: MRG

According to Millennium Research Group (MRG), the global authority on medical technology market intelligence, although the overall diagnostic imaging market has been limited by reimbursement cuts and poor economic conditions, the next five years will see unit growth of approximately 5%.

27 Jan 2011

AG Mednet's image transfer service surpasses 2 million/month mark

AG Mednet, the world's largest medical image collection and delivery service announced today that the steady state volume of images transferred by its managed service has surpassed the 2 million/month mark. The company achieved impressive growth in utilization in 2010.

25 Jan 2011

Hitachi Medical Systems America achieves top ranking among MRI vendors

In the 2010 Q4 User Satisfaction Survey, MD Buyline users have named Hitachi Medical Systems America (HMSA) the top rated MRI vendor. HMSA swept the top rankings in all six categories and earned a composite score 9.6 out of 10.

24 Jan 2011

Boston Scientific completes enrollment in comparison trial of SYNERGY Stent to PROMUS Element Stent

Boston Scientific Corporation today announced the completion of patient enrollment in the EVOLVE clinical trial, which is designed to assess the safety and performance of the Company's fourth-generation SYNERGY™ Coronary Stent. The randomized, single-blind, non-inferiority trial will compare the SYNERGY Stent to the PROMUS Element™ Everolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent in patients with a single de novo native coronary artery lesion.

24 Jan 2011

Novation, Lantheus Medical to distribute ABLAVAR and DEFINITY diagnostic imaging agents

Lantheus Medical Imaging, a worldwide leader in diagnostic medical imaging, today announced a national contract with Novation for ABLAVAR and DEFINITY Vial For Injectable Suspension, providing increased access to these important diagnostic imaging agents for health care providers served by Novation.

23 Jan 2011

USC School of Medicine to host the first World Congress of Ultrasound in Medical Education

Ultrasound is a valuable tool that allows doctors to diagnose and treat patients quickly and accurately. It's been around for decades, but there has been revolutionary change in the technology in recent years, making the machines smaller, cheaper and smarter.

21 Jan 2011

EDAP announces placement of first Sonolith i-sys electroconductive lithotripter in South Africa

EDAP TMS SA, the global leader in therapeutic ultrasound, reported today placement of the first Sonolith i-sys electroconductive lithotripter in South Africa.

21 Jan 2011

PROSPECT trial results shed new light on plaque types that cause unexpected heart attacks

Results from the PROSPECT clinical trial shed new light on the types of vulnerable plaque that are most likely to cause sudden, unexpected adverse cardiac events, and on the ability to identify them through imaging techniques before they occur.

21 Jan 2011

Ultrasound practice accreditation is now available in Fetal Echocardiography: AUSM

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine announced today that ultrasound practice accreditation is now available in Fetal Echocardiography. The program sets the standard for care in fetal echocardiography and builds on the development of AIUM guidelines aimed at fostering its safe and effective use.

20 Jan 2011

Grayscale IVUS and VH IVUS tissue characterization software help accurate assessment of blockage risk

Volcano Corporation today announced the publication of results from the PROSPECT (Providing Regional Observations to Study Predictors of Events in the Coronary Tree) study in The New England Journal of Medicine showing that grayscale intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and Volcano's proprietary VH® IVUS tissue characterization software enable physicians to more accurately assess the risk of individual blockages than the use of the current standard-of-care-- angiographic imaging-- alone.

20 Jan 2011

Ultrasound device shows promise in breaking up pulmonary embolisms: Research

A tiny ultrasound device that helps dissolve blood clots is showing promise in breaking up potentially deadly pulmonary embolisms, blockages of blood vessels in the lungs that can occur after long plane rides, surgery and extended bed rest.

20 Jan 2011

NQF implements quality measures pertaining to ambulatory emergency and urgent care

To improve healthcare quality and give patients and providers more information about the results of care, the National Quality Forum has endorsed 16 ambulatory care measures, with a particular focus on emergency and urgent care.

19 Jan 2011

Emerus obtains $30 million growth capital from Austin Ventures

Emerus Hospital Partners, LLC, a system of Texas-based specialty hospitals, is set to expand the company's operations. Emerus Hospital Partners has obtained growth capital of $30 million from Austin Ventures, one of the nation's leading venture and growth capital firms. The capital will be used to support the company's aggressive expansion plan as well as mergers and acquisitions.

18 Jan 2011

USPSTF recommends women of ages 65 and above to routinely screen for osteoporosis

In an update to its 2002 recommendation, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends that all women ages 65 and older be routinely screened for osteoporosis.

18 Jan 2011

Research study to develop rapid, inexpensive blood screening test for early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer

A clinical research study to develop a rapid and inexpensive blood screening test for the early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer has been launched by Henry Ford Health System and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.

14 Jan 2011

CJSM highlights emerging issues in sport medicine

Should electrocardiograms be included in cardiovascular screening of athletes? What's the current status of research into long-term effects of concussions? These and other hot topics are the focus of the January Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, a special issue on "Emerging Issues in Sport Medicine."

14 Jan 2011

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Radia announces diagnostic imaging services partnership with Jefferson Healthcare

FDA reports possible association between breast implants, ALCL

New research shows CEUS can improve diagnosis of variety of medical conditions in children

Apple Valley Medical Clinic inaugurates new Sleep Center to provide quality care

Despite reimbursement cuts the diagnostic imaging market to grow at 5% over next five years: MRG

AG Mednet's image transfer service surpasses 2 million/month mark

Hitachi Medical Systems America achieves top ranking among MRI vendors

Boston Scientific completes enrollment in comparison trial of SYNERGY Stent to PROMUS Element Stent

Novation, Lantheus Medical to distribute ABLAVAR and DEFINITY diagnostic imaging agents

USC School of Medicine to host the first World Congress of Ultrasound in Medical Education

EDAP announces placement of first Sonolith i-sys electroconductive lithotripter in South Africa

PROSPECT trial results shed new light on plaque types that cause unexpected heart attacks

Ultrasound practice accreditation is now available in Fetal Echocardiography: AUSM

Grayscale IVUS and VH IVUS tissue characterization software help accurate assessment of blockage risk

Ultrasound device shows promise in breaking up pulmonary embolisms: Research

NQF implements quality measures pertaining to ambulatory emergency and urgent care

Emerus obtains $30 million growth capital from Austin Ventures

USPSTF recommends women of ages 65 and above to routinely screen for osteoporosis

Research study to develop rapid, inexpensive blood screening test for early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer

CJSM highlights emerging issues in sport medicine

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