Now fully integrated
The compact endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) processor EU-ME1 from Olympus is completely integrated.
Ultrasound
China to Account for One Fifth of Global Ultrasound Revenue by 2016
Following a period of vast investment in healthcare, the outlook for China’s ultrasound imaging equipment market remains very positive. A new report from InMedica, part of IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS).
Future radiology infrastructures
When asked about his vision of imaging in the year 2020, Professor Bernd Hamm MD, director of the three radiology clinics at the Charité University Hospital in Berlin, qualified his focus: ‘Technology is always only a vehicle. When we talk about road traffic, we don’t talk about the design of cars but about structural issues’
E-Cube 9 convinces with powerful features, outstanding transducer technology and value for money
Following 13 years at the University Hospital Erlangen, in January this year radiologist Dr Boris Adamietz became a partner in the radiological group practice at Herkomerplatz in Munich. So far he has no regrets about his role change. Along with more intense patient orientation and the end of weekend and night shifts, he is pleased with the innovative ultrasound solution in the practice, which is…
Study proves benefits of ShearWave Elastography
The multinational, multicentre Breast Elastography 1 (BE1) study – launched in April 2008 and led by Professor David Cosgrove of Imperial College of Medicine, London – has shown the clinical benefits of ShearWave Elastography in ultrasonic diagnoses of breast lesions.
Dose reduction for pregnant patients with thromboembolic disease
Suspicion of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in a pregnant patient will quickly bring a radiologist to a choice, where the next step holds potentially significant consequences for both the mother and unborn child.
Delivering sophisticated technology to primary care
Following last year’s acquisition of Aloka Co Ltd by Hitachi Medical Corporation, their powerful combination in Hitachi Aloka Medical Ltd has united next generation technologies in high-end ultrasound for use by family physicians and small practices.
Imaging hip joint replacement
Ultrasound and radiography are helping to identify causes of failures and patient pain from hip joint replacements.
The Hitachi Aloka ProSound F75
Three radiologists, who focused on different clinical applications using different diagnostic techniques, have reached the same conclusion: the next-generation of ultrasound brings new capabilities for detection, differentiation and advanced diagnosis of disease, John Brosky reports.
Fly-Thru examination
The ability to ‘fly-thru’ organs with 3-D reconstruction is the leading edge for new ultrasound features on board Toshiba’s new Aplio 500, John Brosky reports.
ALPINION Medical Systems introduces new E-CUBE Series
ALPINION Medical Systems successfully debuted the E-CUBE 9 to the global healthcare market in 2011 and thus has won recognition in setting a high standard for the healthcare market with its advanced technologies and uncompromising performance.
Orthopaedics and pulsed ultrasound
Ultrasound shows significant success in helping to heal badly damaged bones, Mark Nicholls reports. Doctors in Glasgow, Scotland – where ultrasound was pioneered some 50 years ago – have found that low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) can speed up recovery in patients with serious fractures by more than a third.
First trial with thyroid elastograhy (ECI) shows promising results
A preliminary study for thyroid examination with the new Accuvix A30 from Samsung has shown positive results. Dr Vito Cantisani, PhD, Radiologist at the hospital Umberto I from university Sapienza in Rome, president of CEUS and New Application section of SIUMB, presented the first preliminary results with thyroid elastography ECI at ECR 2012.
Hitachi Aloka gives radiologists cutting edge in ultrasound
A Hitachi symposium demonstrated new high-end capabilities for ultrasound and reinforced the role of the radiologist in ultrasound examinations. "We are here not only to demonstrate capabilities, but to deliver a message," said Carlo Faletti, MD, from Turin, the chair for a symposium at the European Congress of Radiology focused on ultrasound multimodal fusion.
Innovative Toshiba Aplio pushes envelope for ultrasound
Ultra-performance platform wins clinical adoption for advance procedures while novel 'fly-thru' visualization promises to take radiologists to a new level. Jean-Michel Correas has the edge on fellow radiologists in assessing the clinical impact of advanced ultrasound capabilities on the Toshiba Aplio platform.
Multi-disciplinary team approach offers better breast cancer care
A multi-disciplinary team approach is crucial if healthcare professionals are to offer breast cancer patients the best possible care in the years ahead. That was the opinion voiced by three experts at an ECR 2012 session on Saturday afternoon with delegates addressed by a radiologist, surgeon and an oncologist.
Esaote unveils new product at ECR
At ECR, the annual meeting of the European Congress of Radiology, Esaote introduces MyLab Alpha, Premium Performance Portable Ultrasound System in Radiology.
Siemens Presents Premium Ultrasound System
High-performance system makes exceptional image quality and advanced clinical applications accessible to a broader base of customers and patients. At the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in Vienna, Austria, Siemens Healthcare showcases its latest premium ultrasound platform, the Acuson S1000 ultrasound system.
What´s new in breast MRI, tomosynthesis and elastography?
MRI: Although an area of constant debate, this is becoming a widely accepted clinical modality in Europe. However, researchers in The Netherlands have shown that performing pre-operative breast MRI in all women with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) can reduce the need for re-excision.
Improved specificity in breast ultrasound
Sonography is the most important non-invasive supplementary procedure to mammography, the current gold standard in breast cancer diagnostics. High-resolution ultrasound can reliably distinguish cysts and solid lesions.
Siemens Unveils Acuson S3000 in Chicago
Siemens Healthcare launched the ACUSON S3000, its latest ultra-premium ultrasound platform, at the 97th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, USA. The new system includes advanced automated ultrasound fusion imaging as well as multi-modality review capabilities to provide additional clinical and spatial information in the analysis…
For U.S. Adults, Medical Imaging Awareness Brings Clarity to Critical Healthcare Decision-Making
Amid increased scrutiny over medical imaging scans and the use of radiation, a new survey reveals that awareness and familiarity with medical imaging tests lead to clearer decisions for U.S. adults about their healthcare. The survey, released by the Siemens Radiation Reduction Alliance (SIERRA) – an expert panel established to advance the cause of dose reduction in medical imaging – evaluated…
Working with Toshiba’s Aplio 500
In August, Bill Smith, Head of Ultrasound Services at privately-owned Clinical Diagnostic Services in London,UK, was particularly excited about advances in elastography and Fly Thru in Toshiba’s newly launched high-end ultrasound series Aplio 300, 400 and 500. Discussing initial experiences utilising the system, he said, ‘Fly Thru is opening up completely new perspectives for noninvasive…
Packing full ultrasound power in a probe with USB plug in
Portable ultrasound just got more compact with the first transducer embedded with a full scanning system that plugs into the USB port of tablet or laptop computers.
ElastoScan in breast ultrasound
Dr Katja Gabriel of the Hirschhauser & Gabriel Obstetrics and Gynaecology Practice in Erkrath, Germany, describes clinical experience with this novel technique and the resulting improved diagnostic accuracy.