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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.

USC researchers work with Polaris Dawn to study new approach to X-ray imaging in outer space

Today's spaceflights typically last a few days to a few months, so onboard medical treatment is mostly limited to first aid. But researchers are increasingly exploring new terrain - known as in-flight space medicine - that will be critical for maintaining astronauts' health during longer missions, such as the 21-month roundtrip to Mars.

29 Nov 2022

Pioneering new medical imaging solutions

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Allen Lee from American Portwell Technology, about their work for the company and how they have become a leading provider of medical equipment and medical imaging equipment in particular.

From American Portwell Technology, Inc 29 Nov 2022

Pioneering new medical imaging solutions

From American Portwell Technology, Inc 29 Nov 2022

Portwell launches new medical-grade solutions to support efforts in response to the COVID-19

American Portwell Technology, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Portwell, Inc., a world-leading innovator in the Industrial PC market and a member of the Intel® IoT Solutions Alliance, has launched a portfolio of medical touch monitors and medical all-in-one touch computers to support efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

From American Portwell Technology, Inc 29 Nov 2022

The potential for automatic diagnosis of palpable breast lumps without a radiologist or sonographer

A new study evaluated the efficacy of the volume sweep imaging ultrasound scans and artificial intelligence in providing fully automated and inexpensive breast ultrasound scans and interpretation without the need for experienced radiologists or sonographers.

28 Nov 2022

Can SARS-CoV-2 be inactivated by resonance caused by sound waves at the ultrasound frequency?

Researchers performed in vitro experiments to test the ability of different frequencies of ultrasound to inactivate SARS-CoV-2.

23 Nov 2022

OSU researchers develop novel nanomedicine technique for diagnosing and ending ectopic pregnancies

Oregon State University scientists have produced a proof of concept for a new and better way of caring for women facing the life-threatening situation of ectopic pregnancy, which occurs when a fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the lining of the uterus.

22 Nov 2022

FUJIFILM Healthcare Europe partners with The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

FUJIFILM Healthcare Europe, a leading provider of medical imaging solutions, has become an organizational partner of the Faculty of Remote, Rural and Humanitarian Healthcare (FRRHH), part of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

From FUJIFILM Corporation 22 Nov 2022

Combination of ultrasound and nanobubbles enables the removal of tumors without surgery

A new technology developed at Tel Aviv University makes it possible to destroy cancerous tumors in a targeted manner, via a combination of ultrasound and the injection of nanobubbles into the bloodstream.

21 Nov 2022

Hungary sees 116% growth in non-invasive prenatal testing

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From BGI Genomics 21 Nov 2022

MGI announces European launch of new MGISP-Smart 8 automated sample preparation system and empowerment program at MEDICA to further access to genomics

MGI, a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, today announced the introduction of the latest MGISP-Smart 8 automated sample preparation system to Europe and the first iteration of its Empowerment Program at the MEDICA Trade Fair, taking place November 14-17 in Düsseldorf.

From MGI 17 Nov 2022

Modified CEUS criteria using perfluorobutane can help diagnose high-risk hepatocellular carcinoma

According to an accepted manuscript published in ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), diagnostic performance of LR-5 for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) diagnosis was not significantly different between modified contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) using perfluorobutane and CT/MRI LI-RADS version 2018.

16 Nov 2022

Minority women's perinatal experiences overshadowed by isolation and fear due to changing COVID-19 policies

Black, Indigenous and other women of color who were pregnant or gave birth during the pandemic said these experiences were overshadowed by isolation, confusion and fear, much of it caused by unclear or frequently changing institutional policies, according to a new study.

16 Nov 2022

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USC researchers work with Polaris Dawn to study new approach to X-ray imaging in outer space

Pioneering new medical imaging solutions

Pioneering new medical imaging solutions

Portwell launches new medical-grade solutions to support efforts in response to the COVID-19

The potential for automatic diagnosis of palpable breast lumps without a radiologist or sonographer

Can SARS-CoV-2 be inactivated by resonance caused by sound waves at the ultrasound frequency?

OSU researchers develop novel nanomedicine technique for diagnosing and ending ectopic pregnancies

FUJIFILM Healthcare Europe partners with The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Combination of ultrasound and nanobubbles enables the removal of tumors without surgery

Hungary sees 116% growth in non-invasive prenatal testing

MGI announces European launch of new MGISP-Smart 8 automated sample preparation system and empowerment program at MEDICA to further access to genomics

Modified CEUS criteria using perfluorobutane can help diagnose high-risk hepatocellular carcinoma

Minority women's perinatal experiences overshadowed by isolation and fear due to changing COVID-19 policies

Focused ultrasound treatment offers long-term relief for patients with essential tremor

Properties of dense breasts promote cancer growth, study suggests

Favorable outcomes of infants born after maternal COVID-19 during pregnancy

Standarized PedMSUS courses to help evaluate children with arthritis

Study shows potential for eliminating surgery in a small subset of breast cancer patients

$38,398 for a single shot of a very old cancer drug

Designing an Ultrasound Sticker that can Image your Internal Organs

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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