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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.

New radiomic signature offers predictive score for efficacy of immunotherapy in patients

A study published in The Lancet Oncology establishes for the first time that artificial intelligence can process medical images to extract biological and clinical information.

27 Aug 2018

Short and fragmented sleep associated with high risk of asymptomatic atherosclerosis

Sleeping less than six hours or waking up several times in the night is associated with an increased risk of asymptomatic atherosclerosis, which silently hardens and narrows the arteries, according to results of the PESA study presented today at ESC Congress 2018.

27 Aug 2018

Mercy Medical Center announces installation of premium Resona 7 ultrasound machines

Mercy Medical Center, a nationally recognized medical facility, has announced the installation of five premium Resona 7 ultrasound machines from Mindray for the hospital's Vascular Center, Paul R. Lucas, M.D., FACS, RPVI, Director, The Vascular Center at Mercy has announced.

23 Aug 2018

WVU professor develops new, faster method for ruling out DVT in patients

Getting tested for deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, can disrupt a patient's whole day. Typically, one of the first methods a clinician uses to diagnose the condition is an ultrasound in order to see the blood vessels in a patient's legs and assess blood flow.

22 Aug 2018

FDA grants 510(k) clearance to market Gynesonics' Sonata System

Gynesonics, a women's healthcare company focused on the development of minimally invasive solutions for symptomatic uterine fibroids, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market its Sonata Sonography-Guided Transcervical Fibroid Ablation (Sonata) System.

22 Aug 2018

Philips introduces new cardiovascular ultrasound system with anatomical intelligence

Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, today introduced the EPIQ CVx cardiovascular ultrasound system. Built on the powerful EPIQ ultrasound platform, EPIQ CVx is specifically designed to increase diagnostic confidence and simplify workflow for clinicians, giving them more time to interact with their patients and reducing the need for repeat scans.

22 Aug 2018

Ultrasound methods could improve early detection of diseases in blood vessels, shows study

Ultrasound conducted before a patient develops symptoms could improve early detection of diseases in blood vessels, research led by the University of Leicester has shown.

21 Aug 2018

Simple leg exercises may prevent heart, blood vessels disease caused by sedentary lifestyle

A sedentary lifestyle can cause an impairment of the transport of blood around the body, which increases the risk of disease in the heart and blood vessels.

21 Aug 2018

New trial to investigate whether weight loss before conception can make mom and baby healthier

A woman's overall health before conception can impact her pregnancy and the health of her fetus.

19 Aug 2018

Preventing ACL injuries in high school athletes

It's not an uncommon scenario. An athlete is sailing through the air or making a quick turn when all of a sudden he or she hears a "pop" in the knee. An athlete who experiences this followed by sudden pain and swelling often receives the much-feared diagnosis of an anterior cruciate ligament tear.

15 Aug 2018

Scientists explore ways for drug therapies to reach deadly brain tumors

The blood-brain barrier is a specialized network of vascular and brain cells that acts as the brain's security system, helping to safeguard the brain and regulate the flow of substances into and out of it.

15 Aug 2018

Researchers study use of MRI-guided focused ultrasound to open blood-brain barrier

In the first such clinical trial in the United States, physician-scientists with the University of Maryland School of Medicine are investigating the use of MRI-guided focused ultrasound to open the blood-brain barrier.

10 Aug 2018

Research: Having large muscle size could 'outweigh' poor muscle quality in CKD patients

The size of muscles in patients suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease could be more important to maintaining good physical performance than muscle quality, new research has shown.

6 Aug 2018

ERS collaborates with 3D Systems to provide simulation equipment for EBUS training centers

The European Respiratory Society and 3D Systems have signed a collaboration agreement to provide simulation equipment and event services for training centers for use in the ERS Endobronchial Ultrasound Certified Training Program.

3 Aug 2018

Researchers develop device that diffuses potent disinfectants for airborne delivery

A team of engineers and physicians in San Diego have developed a device that diffuses potent disinfectants for airborne delivery.

2 Aug 2018

Women & Infants Hospital introduces new technology for physicians to mark and find breast lesions

Thanks to better imaging and increased screening, many breast lumps today are detected at the earliest stages, often when lesions are small and hard to locate during surgery.

31 Jul 2018

New study analyzes dense breast notification and insurance legislation

Increased awareness of breast tissue density masking cancer and thus decreasing the diagnostic sensitivity of mammography has brought about relevant state-level policies.

27 Jul 2018

New Spectrum digitizers are ideal for use in multi-channel applications

Spectrum Instrumentation has added twelve new products to its family of LXI-based digitizerNETBOX data acquisition instruments. Designed specifically for situations where multiple signals need to be acquired, stored and analyzed, users can select from models that provide 24, 32, 40 or even 48 fully synchronized channels.

From Spectrum Instrumentation GmbH 27 Jul 2018

New Infinix-i Dual-Plane system at Slidell Memorial Hospital supports a range of procedures

Clinicians at Slidell Memorial Hospital in Slidell, Louisiana now have access to advanced diagnostic imaging to help them maximize flexibility, minimize exposure and optimize image quality during interventional procedures thanks to the recent installation of Canon Medical's Infinix-i Dual-Plane system.

26 Jul 2018

New sensor detects early-stage Parkinson's disease from the breath of patients

Symptoms of Parkinson's disease include tremor, loss of smell and neuropsychiatric problems. However, many people aren't diagnosed until their disease is well-advanced, which could limit their treatment options.

26 Jul 2018

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New radiomic signature offers predictive score for efficacy of immunotherapy in patients

Short and fragmented sleep associated with high risk of asymptomatic atherosclerosis

Mercy Medical Center announces installation of premium Resona 7 ultrasound machines

WVU professor develops new, faster method for ruling out DVT in patients

FDA grants 510(k) clearance to market Gynesonics' Sonata System

Philips introduces new cardiovascular ultrasound system with anatomical intelligence

Ultrasound methods could improve early detection of diseases in blood vessels, shows study

Simple leg exercises may prevent heart, blood vessels disease caused by sedentary lifestyle

New trial to investigate whether weight loss before conception can make mom and baby healthier

Preventing ACL injuries in high school athletes

Scientists explore ways for drug therapies to reach deadly brain tumors

Researchers study use of MRI-guided focused ultrasound to open blood-brain barrier

Research: Having large muscle size could 'outweigh' poor muscle quality in CKD patients

ERS collaborates with 3D Systems to provide simulation equipment for EBUS training centers

Researchers develop device that diffuses potent disinfectants for airborne delivery

Women & Infants Hospital introduces new technology for physicians to mark and find breast lesions

New study analyzes dense breast notification and insurance legislation

New Spectrum digitizers are ideal for use in multi-channel applications

New Infinix-i Dual-Plane system at Slidell Memorial Hospital supports a range of procedures

New sensor detects early-stage Parkinson's disease from the breath of patients

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