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Portable Ultrasound Market Grows as Machines Become Smaller, Better 
The reach of portable or compact ultrasound is increasing, with the machines getting smaller, better and more adaptable. In fact, this segment of the market is outpacing the overall ultrasound market.

Related Q&A: A Nonradiologist Perspective on the Use of Ultrasound by Treating Physicians

 

Introducing Whole Breast Ultrasound 
One technology recently introduced is the U-Systems somo-v INSIGHT whole breast ultrasound. The U-Systems (the only company developing this technology) currently has 510(k)-clearance for adjunctive diagnostic use with mammography, and will be seeking approval to use it for a dense breast tissue indication.

 

Podcast: Student Innovation Holds Promise for Breast Cancer Screening 
Imagine a fast, inexpensive method for breast cancer screening. That’s some of the promise behind a new innovation from doctoral student, Sevan Goenezen, who has discovered a way to use ultrasound and advanced algorithms to differentiate between benign and malignant tumors.

 

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In this four-minute video interview conducted at RSNA 2011, Dr Berg reviews new data from the ACRIN 6666 study that suggests operator error is similar for all of the major imaging techniques employed for breast cancer detection.
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At RSNA 2011 Paul Mullen, Chief Marketing Officer Ultrasound at GE Healthcare, explains the reasons behind ultrasound growth rates and provides a general overview of ultrasound offerings including Vscan, GE Healthcare's pocket visualization tool.
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ULTRASOUND TECHNICIAN - Guess what kind of study?

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