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Zion Research has published a new report titled “Ultrasound Devices Market by Technology (Doppler Ultrasound Imaging, High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), 2-D Ultrasound Imaging, 3-D and 4-D Ultrasound Imaging, and Lithotripsy Ultrasound Imaging) Market for Cardiovascular, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gastroenterology, Radiology, and Other Application: Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis and Forecast, 2015 – 2021”. According … Continue reading Global Ultrasound Devices Market expected to reach USD 9.50 billion by 2021: Zion Market Research

Portable ultrasound equipment is a true asset for many doctor’s offices, clinics, hospitals, and emergency rooms. The ability to portably move a machine from room to room is a great advantage. It helps doctors treat their patients more efficiently. A portable ultrasound machine is an invaluable piece of diagnostic equipment. No medical office should be … Continue reading Purchasing A Portable Ultrasound Machine

A global player in the manufacturing of imaging equipment has unveiled a complete integrated imaging portfolio for complex cardiology procedures including a real-time 3D ultrasound system, dual-source cardiac CT scanner, and heart MRI system for analysis of heart muscle health. The equipment is intended to enable a comprehensive cardiology treatment workflow based on minimally invasive … Continue reading New Integrated Imaging Portfolio for Cardiology Care Cycle

A new study supports experimental evidence that exposure to ultrasound early in gestation could increase autism spectrum disorder (ASD) severity. Researchers at the University of Washington (UW; Seattle, USA), Seattle Children’s Research Institute (SCRI; WA, USA), and other institutions conducted a retrospective analysis study to assay for a possible relationship between the severity of ASD … Continue reading Autism Severity Linked to First-Trimester Ultrasound

A large healthcare equipment manufacturer has released a new high-performance, battery-powered diagnostic ultrasound system. The commercial launch of the system was announced at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, in Rome Italy. The new generation portable compact cardiovascular ultrasound system weighs 4.5 kg and boasts improved image quality, and additional functionality than previous systems. The … Continue reading New Compact Portable Battery-Operated Ultrasound System Announced

Leesburg, VA, September 15, 2016—Web-based tutorials are an effective method of teaching technical skills in pediatric ultrasound to radiology fellow and resident trainees, according to a study published in the September 2016 issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR). “Ultrasound Tutorials in Under 10 Minutes: Experience and Results,” an international study that evaluated trainees … Continue reading Study shows web-based tutorials are an effective tool for teaching technical skills in pediatric ultrasound: ARRS

It took three years, but a research team at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas has expanded its initial research on 400 patients and has performed its 1,000th MRI-Transrectal Ultrasound (MRI-TRUS) 3-D fusion procedure this month. The researchers found that the procedure improves the detection of clinically significant prostate cancer. “Our previous study with approximately … Continue reading MR and ultrasound 3-D combo prove better at finding early prostate cancer