Latest Medical ultrasonography Stories

Do You Have Extra Belly Fat? Who Doesn't? Announcing New Liposonix® Non-Invasive Fat Reduction Treatment

2012-05-30 10:25:23

CORALVILLE, Iowa, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Infinity Skin Care & Spa, the cosmetic dermatology practice of Kimberly K. Schulz, M.D., is proud to be the first location in the state of Iowa to offer Liposonix, the latest in non-invasive fat reduction technology. Liposonix uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) energy to permanently destroy targeted fat cells without surgery. The practice is currently seeing patients in the Cedar Rapids, IA/Iowa City corridor and...

ZONARE Appoints Stephen Edwards Vice President Of U.S. Sales

2012-05-09 02:27:10

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ZONARE, the pioneer and developer of next generation ultrasound technology, announced the appointment of Stephen Edwards as vice president of U.S. sales for the company. Edwards brings more than 25 years of successful medical sales and executive experience to ZONARE. He will join the company's senior management team of industry veterans and is responsible for providing U.S. clinicians with ZONARE's award winning Zone...

$78.5 Million Jury Verdict In Philadelphia Birth Injury Case

2012-05-04 10:25:38

PHILADELPHIA, May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphia attorneys Daniel S. Weinstock and G. Scott Vezina of Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig, LLP, obtained a $78.5 million verdict on behalf of a child who suffered severe brain damage as a result of medical negligence. The child, now 3 years old, has severe spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy resulting from an 81-minute delay in performance of an emergency cesarean section delivery. The case was tried,...

Automated Breast Volume Sonography Improves Screening And Diagnosis Of Breast Cancer For Asian Women

2012-04-29 15:13:32

A new study from researchers at the Bangkok Breast Center shows significant improvement in the detection of breast cancer in Asian women using automated breast volume sonography (ABVS) as compared to hand-held ultrasound (HHUS). In their study on 504 findings in 212 patients at the Bangkok Breast Center, researchers found that ABVS agreed with HHUS in detecting 15 suspicious lesions, uncovered 12 additional suspicious lesions, and excluded 3 suspicious lesions in these cases. A...

Single Scan Could Safely Rule Out Pregnancy-Related DVT

2012-04-25 09:52:17

Research: Diagnostic value of single complete compression ultrasonography in pregnant and postpartum women with suspected deep vein thrombosis: prospective study A single ultrasound scan (known as compression ultrasonography) may safely rule out a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in women during pregnancy or in the first few weeks after giving birth (post-partum period), finds a study published on bmj.com today. During pregnancy the risk of DVT increases, but accurately...

MedPro Imaging Launches MedPro Vet

2012-04-09 06:24:21

WAUKESHA, Wis., April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MedPro Imaging, a premium provider of ultrasound solutions, today announced the creation of MedPro Vet, a new division offering a variety of ultrasound products and repair services dedicated to the veterinary market. In addition to selling new, used and demo equipment from virtually every ultrasound manufacturer, MedPro Vet is also launching the first dedicated veterinary probe repair lab in the world. With the creation of MedPro Vet,...

Carolyn Coffin of Sound Ergonomics Works with Oakworks Medical to Develop Ergonomic Ultrasound Equipment

2012-03-30 23:01:36

Industry leaders collaborate to add ergonomic medical tables for vascular and cardio sonographers to Oakworks Medical Equipment line, designed to limit injury and prolong careers. New Freedom, PA (PRWEB) March 30, 2012 Carolyn Coffin of Sound Ergonomics announced today the company’s involvement in the development of ergonomic medical tables with Oakworks Medical. Numerous studies have shown that ergonomically correct work postures are important for reducing the risk for occupational...

AxoTrack(TM) Needle Visualization System by Soma Receives FDA Clearance

2012-03-27 06:23:54

GREENVILLE, S.C., March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Soma Access Systems LLC has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its AxoTrack sterile procedure kit. This is coupled with last week's news that Terason, the leading producer of high performance portable ultrasound systems, received 510(k) clearance for the first ultrasound probe to be equipped with Soma's patented AxoTrack virtual needle technology. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120327/CL77219LOGO ) Together,...

Cephasonics Completes Management Buyout of Ultrasound Business Unit From Samplify Systems

2012-03-20 02:25:03

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cephasonics, Inc., a technology-innovation leader focused on delivering mixed-signal semiconductors, modules and subsystems to the imaging and ultrasound markets, today announced that it has completed a management buyout of the Samplify Systems, Inc. ultrasound business and assets. The asset purchase agreement includes all ultrasound-related technology and intellectual property; IC, module and system products; and customer,...

ZONARE Medical Systems Appoints Dan Bradford as Vice President of Operations

2012-03-19 02:25:03

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ZONARE Medical Systems, Inc., a developer of high-end ultrasound solutions, announced the appointment of Dan Bradford as the new Vice President of Operations. Bradford brings to ZONARE more than 25 years of experience in operations within the medical device industry, including ultrasound. With extensive expertise in the development and commercialization of complex, high-quality medical systems to market, Bradford will lead the...