Ultrasound
The Diagnostic Imaging ultrasound modality focus page provides information, videos, podcasts, and the latest news about industry product developments, trial results, screening guidelines, and protocol guidance that touch on the use of ultrasound across the healthcare continuum, from cardiovascular, breast, abdominal, neurological imaging, and more, including point-of-care ultrasound.
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October 16th 2025
New enhancements for the Venue POCUS devices include automated labeling of anatomical landmarks with Nerveblox to facilitate 12 common peripheral nerve blocks and contrast-enhanced ultrasound geared to abdominal injury assessments.
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Ultrasound predicts metastases, survival of patients with melanoma
September 24th 2009Researchers in Germany and the Netherlands have discovered ultrasound-based patterns that can accurately diagnose the presence and stage of metastases in patients with melanoma. Sonography, they say, could replace surgical biopsies and predict patient survival.
Imaging fuels Medicare growth, federal report finds
August 25th 2009Radiologists who believe that Washington insiders have targeted medical imaging for financial cutbacks can find plenty of evidence to raise concerns in a recent report on Medicare costs published by the Medicare Payment Advisory Committee.
Onsite imaging service treats bone-crushing accidents at British rock festival
July 21st 2009A combination of loud music, alcohol, drugs, and rainy weather churn a dangerous brew that can lead to musculoskeletal injuries. At the U.K.’s mammoth Glastonbury music festival in June they were evaluated with onsite diagnostic imaging services.
Medical imaging given priority on comparative effectiveness research list
July 1st 2009Diagnostic imaging is the focus of 11 of 100 priority research projects identified in an Institute of Medicine report released Tuesday that promises to revolutionize how the clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness of emerging medical technologies and treatment regimens are determined in the U.S.
GE launches ‘Healthymagination’ initiative
May 7th 2009GE launched today Healthymagination, a six-year initiative that will redirect half of its $1 billion healthcare R&D budget toward driving down the cost of healthcare while boosting access to improved care through technology and service innovations in the U.S. and around the world.
