Search Tag: Ultrasound
2025 01 Apr
Accurate preoperative estimation of tumour size is vital in the management of breast cancer, particularly when the lesion presents as an architectural distortion (AD). These distortions, defined as abnormal arrangements of breast tissue without a definite mass, can represent both benign and malignant processes. Determining the precise extent of invasive...Read more
2024 20 Oct
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is one of the most prevalent chronic liver conditions globally. Its association with metabolic syndrome, including conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension, makes accurate diagnosis crucial for managing patients...Read more
2024 12 Mar
Minister of Health and Secondary Care Andrew Stephenson and MP Julie Marson review new ultrasound and revamped X-ray services at the Herts and Essex Hospital Residents of Bishop’s Stortford are being told the addition of ultrasound services at the Herts and Essex Hospital means they have a new CDC (community diagnostic centre) despite the...Read more
2024 22 Feb
The dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (dACC) is a critical brain area for pain and autonomic processing, making it a promising non-invasive therapeutic target. In a recent study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, Andrew Strohman et al. investigated how to leverage low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) on the dACC to reduce bodily pain....Read more
2023 07 Aug
When breast cancer is identified during its initial stages, the survival rate is almost perfect, reaching nearly 100 percent. However, for tumours that are discovered in the more advanced stages, this rate drops to approximately 25 percent. MIT researchers have designed a wearable ultrasound device to allow people to detect tumors whilst they...Read more
2023 07 Aug
When breast cancer is identified during its initial stages, the survival rate is almost perfect, reaching nearly 100 percent. However, for tumours that are discovered in the more advanced stages, this rate drops to approximately 25 percent. MIT researchers have designed a wearable ultrasound device to allow people to detect tumors whilst they...Read more
2023 07 Aug
When breast cancer is identified during its initial stages, the survival rate is almost perfect, reaching nearly 100 percent. However, for tumours that are discovered in the more advanced stages, this rate drops to approximately 25 percent. MIT researchers have designed a wearable ultrasound device to allow people to detect tumors whilst they...Read more
2022 06 Sep
Radiologist Dr Georgia Spear of NorthShore Medical Group The Hologic’s SuperSonic™ MACH™ 40 Ultrasound System brings radiologists a new generation of ultrasound technology. At times, mammographic findings turn out very subtle. Ultrasounds enhance the detection of these findings, thus improving the accuracy of diagnosis....Read more
2022 05 Jul
Dr Amy Patel, Breast Radiologist and Medical Director, Breast Care Center, Liberty Hospital The Hologic SuperSonic™ MACH™ 40 Ultrasound System improves diagnostic confidence because of lesion conspicuity and a wide expanse of shades of grey that is not found in other ultrasound units. It is very important to accurately know what one sees...Read more
2022 05 Jul
Dr Amy Patel, Breast Radiologist and Medical Director, Breast Care Center, Liberty Hospital The Hologic SuperSonic™ MACH™ 40 Ultrasound System improves diagnostic confidence because of lesion conspicuity and a wide expanse of shades of grey that is not found in other ultrasound units. It is very important to accurately know what one sees...Read more
2022 05 Apr
GE Healthcare and Elekta announced that they have signed a global commercial collaboration agreement in the field of radiation oncology, enabling the two companies to provide hospitals a comprehensive offering across imaging and treatment for cancer patients requiring radiation therapy. As hospitals increasingly seek flexible and interoperable...Read more
2018 22 May
Inspired by the needs of clinical experts, Mindray always adopts advanced technologies and transforms them into accessible innovation, bringing healthcare within reach. “The technology story behind X-Insight is Mindray’s deep insight into clinical needs,” said He Xujin, General Manager of Mindray Imaging System Division. By transforming the insight...Read more
2017 13 Jun
Point-of-care systems are ideal for the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh’s emergency ultrasound training programme Point-of-care ultrasound plays an important role in the management of cardiac arrest, as Dr Matthew Reed, an Emergency Medicine consultant at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, explained: “We know that the prognosis for a patient...Read more
2017 16 Mar
Evidence shows that sonography of the brain can be used to visualise most of the intracranial structures, allowing estimation of the risk posed by life-threatening conditions, such as raised ICP, intracranial haematoma, hydrocephalus and midline shift. Brain ultrasound is increasingly used in the critical care setting. This technology is...Read more
2017 03 Mar
Highlighting 'Access & Accuracy' in diagnosis with the latest offerings Presenting advanced image technology and clinical studies at Satellite Symposia To empower radiologists around the world, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is showcasing the latest medical devices and solutions, as well as hosting symposia on advanced imaging technology...Read more
2017 24 Jan
The Emergency Department at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a busy trauma centre dealing with over 400 cases every day. Point-of-care ultrasound has been used in the department of over 10 years, and now forms an integral part of many patient assessment pathways. Emergency Medicine Consultant Dr George Nada explained: “We currently use...Read more
2016 13 Nov
INTERVIEW WITH PROFESSOR SRIRANG MANOHAR Today, techniques for detecting breast cancer, ie x-ray mammography, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI ), have several disadvantages. One of the most important ones is that they cannot clearly distinguish a tumour from a benign abnormality or even healthy tissue. The end result is that...Read more
2016 26 Oct
We cordially invite you to the 28th Euroson Congress of the EFSUMB together with the 40. Dreiländertreffen of the DEGUM, ÖGUM, SGUM from 26 – 29 October 2016 in Leipzig. Due to the congress motto „Science and Education – Ultrasound with focus on technical aspects“, the new techniques and scientific work will be presented in scientific meetings and...Read more