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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.

2,300 researchers under one roof at American Society of Echocardiography 21st Annual Scientific Sessions

Research released today at the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) 21st Annual Scientific Sessions unveiled findings that will have a significant impact on the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease and the application of echocardiography in the future.

15 Jun 2010

Noninvasive carotid artery ultrasound helps avoid coronary angiography

New research from NYU Langone Medical Center shows that a simple, inexpensive and noninvasive carotid artery ultrasound of the neck can be used as a preliminary diagnostic tool for coronary artery disease (CAD). This may be an alternative to the standard, expensive and more invasive coronary angiography.

15 Jun 2010

Texas prepares for health reform's changes despite opposition to new law; Other states brace for federal funding cuts

When Congress approved the sweeping federal health care overhaul in March, Texas Governor Rick Perry was one of the loudest critics. He blasted the initiative as unconstitutional, a government takeover of health care and an unfunded federal mandate on the states. … That sentiment remains widespread in Texas, which has joined with 20 other states in suing to block the law from taking effect.

15 Jun 2010

Desert Medical Imaging to implement XIFIN's revenue cycle management system

XIFIN Inc., the leading provider of revenue cycle management for diagnostic service providers, announced today that Desert Medical Imaging, (DMI) a multi-modality diagnostic imaging center located in Indian Wells, CA, has selected XIFIN's revenue cycle management system to optimize and help manage its expanding imaging and radiology billing and claims management needs.

14 Jun 2010

Lantheus Medical Imaging reports new Phase 4 data from DEFINITY study

Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc., a worldwide leader in diagnostic medical imaging, today announced new data from a Phase 4, open-label safety study evaluating the effect of DEFINITY® Vial For (Perflutren Lipid Microsphere) Injectable Suspension, an echocardiography contrast agent, on pulmonary and systemic artery hemodynamics in patients with either normal or increased baseline pulmonary artery pressure.

14 Jun 2010

Abstract on Phase I/II DIGNITY trial of ThermoDox in RCW Breast Cancer accepted at ASTRO 2010

Celsion Corporation announced today that an abstract on the Phase I/II DIGNITY trial of ThermoDox in Recurrent Chest Wall Breast Cancer has been accepted for a poster session at the 52nd American Society for Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting. The abstract will provide updated clinical results, as well as the rationale and design of the DIGNITY study, which is evaluating ThermoDox in combination with microwave hyperthermia in women with RCW Breast Cancer.

14 Jun 2010

Chindex, Fosun Pharma form joint venture on manufacturing, distributing medical devices in China

Chindex International, Inc., a leading independent American provider of Western healthcare products and services in the People's Republic of China, and Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer and distributor of western and Chinese medicine and devices in China, today announced that they have entered into a strategic alliance to utilize respective strengths in China's medical industry.

14 Jun 2010

Chindex International fiscal 2010 net income up 65.3%

Chindex International, Inc., a leading independent American provider of Western healthcare products and services in the People's Republic of China, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2010.

14 Jun 2010

Synexus invests in Doppler Ultrasound for 7 UK-based Dedicated Research Centres

Manchester-based Synexus, the world's largest multi-national company dedicated to the recruitment and running of clinical trials, has recently invested in Doppler Ultrasound equipment for each of its seven UK-based Dedicated Research Centres. After training for all Synexus' doctors, the facilities are now being used as part of the drive to recruit patients to a new diabetes study.

From AES - Accelerated Enrollment Solutions 14 Jun 2010

National MS Society commits over $2.4M to support 7 CCSVI research projects

Over $2.4 million has been committed by the National MS Society (USA) and the MS Society of Canada to support 7 new research projects focusing on the role of CCSVI in MS.

14 Jun 2010

Sonosite declares stock repurchase program

SonoSite, Inc., the world leader and specialist in bedside and point-of-care ultrasound, today announced a stock repurchase program under which the company may purchase up to $50 million of its common stock over the next twelve months.

11 Jun 2010

Office-based duplex guided hemodialysis access angioplasty safe: Study

Duplex guided dialysis access angioplasty can be performed safely and effectively in the office setting according to a new study presented today at the 64th Vascular Annual Meeting presented by the Society for Vascular Surgery®. According to researchers, ultrasound offers the advantage of treating the patient without ionizing radiation and sedation or iodinated contrast.

11 Jun 2010

Brain stimulation with ultrasound may enhance cognitive function

The ability to diagnose and treat brain dysfunction without surgery, may rely on a new method of noninvasive brain stimulation using pulsed ultrasound developed by a team of scientists led by William "Jamie" Tyler, a neuroscientist at Arizona State University. The approach, published in the journal Neuron on June 9, shows that pulsed ultrasound not only stimulates action potentials in intact motor cortex in mice but it also "elicits motor responses comparable to those only previously achieved with implanted electrodes and related techniques," says Yusuf Tufail, the lead author from ASU's School of Life Sciences.

10 Jun 2010

AASLD recommends surveillance in patients with cirrhosis who are at high risk of developing HCC

A study conducted by researchers at the Baylor College of Medicine found that fewer than 20% of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma preceded by cirrhosis were monitored for the development of cancer. Full findings of this study are published in the July issue of Hepatology, a journal of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases .

10 Jun 2010

Researchers receive funding to study care processes in patients beginning dialysis

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center have received funding to study the care processes that lead to placement of arteriovenous fistulas in patients beginning dialysis.

9 Jun 2010

Columbia completes enrollment in PROCHIEVE 8% Phase III study to reduce preterm birth in short cervix women

Columbia Laboratories, Inc. today announced it completed enrollment in the PREGNANT (PROCHIEVE Extending GestatioN A New Therapy) Study last week. This randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled Phase III clinical study is evaluating the safety and efficacy of PROCHIEVE® 8% (progesterone gel) to reduce the risk of preterm birth in women with a cervical length between 1.0 and 2.0 centimeters as measured by transvaginal ultrasound at mid-pregnancy.

8 Jun 2010

EKOS receives $2.7M grant to develop product for treatment of ICH

EKOS Corporation announced today that they received a $2.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health for the development of a product to provide therapy for intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke.

7 Jun 2010

SCCT names finalists of fourth annual Young Investigator Award

The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, the leading international professional society dedicated to research, education and clinical excellence in cardiovascular computed tomography, has named the finalists of the fourth annual Young Investigator Award. Sponsored by Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. through an unrestricted educational grant, the Young Investigator Award will be awarded to two residents or fellows in either radiology or cardiology for their patient care research in the categories of technical and clinical advancement of cardiovascular CT.

7 Jun 2010

EPIC Imaging Centers improves practice management services with MedInformatix RIS

As the largest and most technologically advanced outpatient imaging facility in the Portland metro area, EPIC Imaging Centers serves 120,000 patients a year with full-service MRI, PET/CT scanning, x-ray, ultrasound, mammography and other advanced imaging services. Always on the cutting edge, the company recently became home to the first stand-up MRI system in Oregon, providing thousands of patients with a more flexible option for achieving the most effective images to treat pain and other conditions.

4 Jun 2010

Wolverine Venture Fund participates in $8M series A round of financing for Delphinus Medical Technologies

The Wolverine Venture Fund (WVF), managed by The Samuel Zell & Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, today announced participation in an $8 million series A round of financing for Delphinus Medical Technologies, Inc.

4 Jun 2010

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2,300 researchers under one roof at American Society of Echocardiography 21st Annual Scientific Sessions

Noninvasive carotid artery ultrasound helps avoid coronary angiography

Texas prepares for health reform's changes despite opposition to new law; Other states brace for federal funding cuts

Desert Medical Imaging to implement XIFIN's revenue cycle management system

Lantheus Medical Imaging reports new Phase 4 data from DEFINITY study

Abstract on Phase I/II DIGNITY trial of ThermoDox in RCW Breast Cancer accepted at ASTRO 2010

Chindex, Fosun Pharma form joint venture on manufacturing, distributing medical devices in China

Chindex International fiscal 2010 net income up 65.3%

Synexus invests in Doppler Ultrasound for 7 UK-based Dedicated Research Centres

National MS Society commits over $2.4M to support 7 CCSVI research projects

Sonosite declares stock repurchase program

Office-based duplex guided hemodialysis access angioplasty safe: Study

Brain stimulation with ultrasound may enhance cognitive function

AASLD recommends surveillance in patients with cirrhosis who are at high risk of developing HCC

Researchers receive funding to study care processes in patients beginning dialysis

Columbia completes enrollment in PROCHIEVE 8% Phase III study to reduce preterm birth in short cervix women

EKOS receives $2.7M grant to develop product for treatment of ICH

SCCT names finalists of fourth annual Young Investigator Award

EPIC Imaging Centers improves practice management services with MedInformatix RIS

Wolverine Venture Fund participates in $8M series A round of financing for Delphinus Medical Technologies

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