Contrast-enhanced ultrasound

International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS) and Northwest Imaging Forums announce partnership to advance IV training for sonographers

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024
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The International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS) and Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) today announced an educational partnership to help train sonographers to perform contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) examinations and administer intravenous ultrasound contrast agents.

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  • The International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS) and Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) today announced an educational partnership to help train sonographers to perform contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) examinations and administer intravenous ultrasound contrast agents.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240423887525/en/
    The new IV training program follows the recent update of the sonographer Scope of Practice, which expands the role of sonographers in administering ultrasound contrast agents.
  • The new Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer was released last month by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
  • During a CEUS exam, an ultrasound contrast agent is injected intravenously to improve the clarity and functionality of the ultrasound image.

ICUS Endorses Expanded Role of Sonographers in CEUS Procedures

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星期四, 三月 21, 2024
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More patients will now have access to safe and inexpensive diagnostic scans known as “contrast-enhanced ultrasound” (CEUS) as a result of the expanding role of sonographers, according to the International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS).

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  • More patients will now have access to safe and inexpensive diagnostic scans known as “contrast-enhanced ultrasound” (CEUS) as a result of the expanding role of sonographers, according to the International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS).
  • “Sonographers play a vital role in conducting CEUS examinations, and continually learning new techniques, such as CEUS, is a core component of providing innovative care and elevating our profession,” said Maria Stanczak, a member of the ICUS board of directors who played a key role in updating CEUS content in the new Scope of Practice.
  • ICUS does not charge fees for membership, CME-accredited webinars on CEUS, newsletters and other CEUS resources or programming.
  • To join ICUS, register and learn more, visit the ICUS website at www.ICUS-Society.org , or download the free ICUS app for iPhone and Android devices.

Enhanced Ultrasound Superior to MRI for Diagnosing Certain Liver and Kidney Tumors, According to New Studies

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星期二, 二月 21, 2023
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Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is more accurate and reliable than MRI for examining certain liver and kidney nodules, according to two new studies published in the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine (JUM) and highlighted by the International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS).

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  • Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is more accurate and reliable than MRI for examining certain liver and kidney nodules, according to two new studies published in the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine (JUM) and highlighted by the International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS).
  • She called upon the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) to include CEUS in its liver imaging guidelines, along with MRI and CT.
  • The Canadian liver study represents the first prospective comparison of CEUS and contrast-enhanced MRI for assessment of newly-discovered liver nodules, according to Dr. Wilson.
  • Nonetheless, MRI remains an essential tool for managing patients with malignant tumors, particularly for staging these tumors prior to treatment, according to Dr. Wilson.

Contrast Security Rolls Out Open Source Software Sponsorship Program to Support Developers

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星期二, 十一月 29, 2022
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LOS ALTOS, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Contrast Security (Contrast), the code security platform built for developers and trusted by security, today announced its new Open Source Software (OSS) Sponsorship Program which will financially support the developers of open source projects to help augment proprietary code developed in-house and to accelerate time-to-market.

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  • LOS ALTOS, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Contrast Security (Contrast), the code security platform built for developers and trusted by security, today announcedits new Open Source Software (OSS) Sponsorship Program which will financially support the developers of open source projects to help augment proprietary code developed in-house and to accelerate time-to-market.
  • Contrast Security will provide more than $15,000 annually to financially support open source projects.
  • "We created the Contrast Open Source Sponsorship Program to support the efforts of these independent developers.
  • Contrast is proud to support Corpus and hopes the maintainer, Daniel Marti , continues to improve this project and create more great open source software.

Bubbles Bring Miracles to Sick Ukrainian Children

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星期一, 六月 27, 2022
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Miracles have been few and far between for Ukrainian children who are fleeing war zones while facing cancer and other life threatening diseases.

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  • Miracles have been few and far between for Ukrainian children who are fleeing war zones while facing cancer and other life threatening diseases.
  • Fortunately, ultrasound equipment was readily available at Dr. Zhelovs hospital, as it is in many medical centers around the world.
  • The ultrasound contrast agent is a liquid suspension of microscopic bubbles comprised of a lipid or albumin shell with a gas core.
  • His medical center is among the most prominent Ukrainian pediatric clinics in the fields of oncology, immunology and rare diseases.

Ultrasound Reimagined - Mindray Brings Powerful Performance and Mobility to the Forefront

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星期一, 五月 23, 2022
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MAHWAH, N.J., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mindray, a global leader and developer of healthcare technologies and solutions for ultrasound, patient monitoring, and anesthesia, announced the launch of a new product for the Radiology market - the Resona I9 Ultrasound Machine. The new system features innovative design elements such as an intelligent iConsole control panel, customizable E-Ink keys, a 2-hour continuous scanning battery, and quiet operation. Breaking the mold of conventional ultrasound systems and bringing ease-of-use and ergonomics into the limelight, the Resona I9 provides an entirely new experience driven by innovation. With meaningful ergonomic enhancements that prioritize sonographers' well-being, the system features an intuitive, customizable gesture-powered touchscreen, a fully-adjustable floating control panel, and elevated transducer ports, enabling intuitive and efficient workflow.

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  • Breaking the mold of conventional ultrasound systems and bringing ease-of-use and ergonomics into the limelight, the Resona I9 provides an entirely new experience driven by innovation.
  • "We have a rich history of innovation that has disrupted the industry and changed how ultrasound is utilized - the Resona I9 continues that legacy," said Wayne Quinn, President of Mindray North America.
  • Mindray maintains its global headquarters in Shenzhen, China; Mindray North America is headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey.
  • Our Ultrasound Innovation Center is located in San Jose, California with additional facilities in major international markets around the world.

Outlook on the Contrast Agent Global Market to 2027 - Rising Popularity of Contrast Agents is Driving Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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星期五, 五月 6, 2022
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The "Global Contrast Agent Market - Forecasts from 2022 to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Contrast Agent Market - Forecasts from 2022 to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global contrast agent market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.76% over the forecast period to reach a market size of US$4.754 billion in 2027 from US$3.007 billion in 2020.
  • A contrast agent, often known as contrast media, is a substance used in medical imaging to enhance the contrast of structures or fluids within the body.
  • Unlike radiopharmaceuticals, contrast agents absorb or modify external electromagnetic or ultrasound waves, whereas radiopharmaceuticals emit radiation.

Global Contrast Enhanced Digital Mammography Market Report 2021-2028: Advantages of CEDM Over the Breast MRI and Standard Mammography in Detecting Breast Tumors - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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星期二, 三月 22, 2022
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The Contrast Enhanced Digital Mammography (CEDM) Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market for the forecast period.

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  • The Contrast Enhanced Digital Mammography (CEDM) Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market for the forecast period.
  • The Contrast Enhanced Digital Mammography (CEDM) Market study provides an outlook on the development of market in terms of revenue throughout the prognosis period.
  • These market estimates have been considered by studying the impact of various social, political and economic factors along with the current market dynamics affecting the Contrast Enhanced Digital Mammography (CEDM) Market growth.
  • The report also focuses on the competitive landscape of the Contrast Enhanced Digital Mammography (CEDM) Market.

Contrast Security Closes $150M Series E Funding Led by Liberty Strategic Capital to Expand Leadership in Code Security

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星期二, 十一月 9, 2021
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This investment allows Contrast to meet the growing demand for the world's only platform for code security.

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  • This investment allows Contrast to meet the growing demand for the world's only platform for code security.
  • Asorganizations ramped their development efforts, 84% of developers said they have been releasing code faster than ever before.
  • "Contrast not only enables development teams to keep pace but provides a platform solution for security andoperations teams alike," said Naumann.
  • "The newinvestment from Liberty Strategic Capital and allof our existing investors further validatesthe universal need for improved code security.

Contrast Security Announces Breakthrough Solution for Serverless Application Security

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星期二, 十月 19, 2021
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LOS ALTOS, Calif., Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Contrast Security , the leader in next-gen software security, today announced the upcoming release of Contrast Serverless Application Security, a breakthrough application security solution designed specifically for serverless application development that will initially support AWS Lambda.

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  • LOS ALTOS, Calif., Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Contrast Security , the leader in next-gen software security, today announced the upcoming release of Contrast Serverless Application Security, a breakthrough application security solution designed specifically for serverless application development that will initially support AWS Lambda.
  • The breakthrough addition to the Contrast Application Security Platform empowers developers to automatically detect security vulnerabilities directly within serverless environments and validate and prioritize alert test results for remediation.
  • The survey results also show that organizations are concerned about application security, specifically for the security of their serverless applications, with two-thirds of respondents saying serverless security is critical or very important to their cloud-native strategy.
  • Vulnerability types covered include:
    "Traditional application security approaches were not built for serverless applications," said Steve Wilson, Chief Product Officer at Contrast Security.