Ultrasound
Promising Use of Tumor Marker and Targeted Endoscopic Ultrasound for Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers reported that using a tumor marker, serum CA 19-9, combined with an endoscopic ultrasound if the tumor marker is elevated, is more likely to detect stage 1 pancreatic cancer in a high-risk population than by using the standard means of detection. More...10 Aug 2011
Transperineal 3D Mapping Biopsy for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Decreases Need for Prostatectomy
The diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer is currently undergoing a revolution similar to that seen over the past three decades with respect to the improvements made in breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment options. More...04 Aug 2011

In Other News
Ultrasound Tools, Atlas Developed for Healthcare in Space Also Works on Earth
GE Healthcare’s Vivid q Ultrasound Chosen for NASA's Final Space Shuttle Mission
Superior Tumor Detection for Dense Breasts Provided by Gamma Imaging
Localized Blood Pressure Measured with Ultrasound Scanner
Study Supports Safety Profile of Diagnostic Heart Ultrasound Contrast Agent
Evaluating Rotator Cuff Tears by Ultrasound Combined with Preoperative MRI Is Cost Effective
Technology Fuses MRI, Ultrasound for Targeted Biopsy of Prostate Cancer
Noninvasive Imaging Technique Devised to Map Electrical Activation of the Heart Directly
Ultrasound Helps in Evaluating Urinary Tract Infections in Children
Ultrasound as Effective as CT Scans for Most Diagnoses
Ultrasound Complements Physical Exam in Diagnosis of Juvenile Inflammatory Arthritis
Joint Innovation to Advance Endoscopic Ultrasound Systems
Intravascular Ultrasound Detects Plaques That Complicate Stenting
Patient-Friendly Diagnostic Imaging Helps Improve Pediatric Care
Ultrasound System Offers New Imaging Algorithm for Optimum Image Quality
Software Analyzes Previously Unused Ultrasound Data to Quantify Extent of Musculoskeletal Injuries
Ultrasound and Blood Test May Increase Survival After Myocardial Infarction
Automated Applications Devised to Simplify Echocardiography Workflow
Ultrasound Technology Developed to Improve Cardiac Diagnostic Capabilities
Annual Sonograms Recommended to Verify Correct IUD Position
Intravascular Ultrasound/Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Technology Designed to Detect Lipid Core Plaque
Women with Silicone Breast Implants May Not Require Follow-Up MRI Scans
Avoiding Overdiagnosis in Geriatric Imaging
MedImaging channel of MedImaging offers comprehensive coverage of medical sonography in its Ultrasound channel dealing with diagnostic and obstetric sonography, palliative applications (MRgFUS), as well as reports on scanners and transducers.