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In a study of over 500 people with carpal tunnel syndrome, researchers found that 57 percent returned to work three days after being treated with UltraGuideCTR, a modality which enables real-time ultrasound guidance for carpal tunnel release.

The Exo Iris reportedly combines advanced silicon technology with imaging, workflow software and artificial intelligence (AI) to facilitate multidisciplinary use of point-of-care ultrasound.

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The Precision GI™ Endoscopic Ultrasound Biopsy Device reportedly provides a more efficient and less traumatic method of obtaining biopsy tissue for suspected gastrointestinal cancers.

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The Microvascular Imaging Super Resolution Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound application reportedly leverages micro-bubble contrast media to provide enhanced spatial resolution for imaging of malignant lesions.

The TE Air is reportedly the first handheld ultrasound device to offer dual connectivity to mobile devices or touch-based ultrasound systems.

Through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and imaging modalities such as ultrasound, CT, and MRI, the newly FDA-cleared VisAble.IO software reportedly enhances planning and real-time assessment for liver tumor ablation procedures.

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Offering a variety of enhanced features for image optimization and improved workflow efficiencies, the Sierra NMUS1 device reportedly includes the first software specifically designed for neuromuscular ultrasound applications.

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Featuring sector and linear arrays, the FDA-cleared Vscan Air SL ultrasound device reportedly enables cardiac and vascular assessments at the point of care.

The De Novo approval for Viz HCM, which assesses electrocardiograms with artificial intelligence (AI) to identify possible cases of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), is the 12th FDA clearance of algorithms on the Viz.ai Platform.

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In what may represent the first CMS approval of a new technology add-on payment (NTAP) for an artificial intelligence (AI)-based heart failure detection platform, use of the EchoGo Heart Failure system will be eligible for up to $1,023.75 in NTAP reimbursement per acute hospital in-patient stay as of October 1, 2023.

With reported performance validation on over 17,000 ultrasound images, Sonio Detect employs artificial intelligence (AI) to help ensure quality criteria for fetal ultrasound imaging of the brain and heart.

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In a study of over 1.300 women with dense breasts, the combination of mammography and ultrasound had a recall rate of 11.7 percent, a specificity rate of 89.1 percent and an accuracy rate of 89.2 percent in comparison to a 21.4 percent recall rate, 79.4 percent specificity and 79.5 percent accuracy for the combination of mammography, ultrasound, and artificial intelligence (AI).

Indicated for use in two-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography (2D-TTE) in adults, the AI Guidance software reportedly enables novice ultrasound users to obtain real-time cardiac imaging at the point of care.

The newly FDA-cleared Fibroid Mapping Reviewer Application, which allows the creation of 3D uterus models from ultrasound images, reportedly facilitates diagnosis and interventional procedures for patients with uterine fibroids.

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Optimized for musculoskeletal assessment, needle guidance and vascular access, the PocketPro H2 wireless ultrasound unit reportedly provides 90 minutes of high-quality continuous scanning for point-of-care applications.

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An artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled platform that can reportedly diagnose heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) through analysis of a single echocardiogram view, the EchoGo Heart Failure now has a HCPCS code for use of the technology in outpatient settings for Medicare beneficiaries.

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The new portable ultrasound device, which is being showcased at the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) conference, offers enhanced cardiac imaging as well as shared transducer interoperability and workflows with existing EPIQ CVx and Affiniti CVx ultrasound systems.

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In a new study involving over 400,000 women, researchers found that ultrasound screening was performed for 95.3 percent of women with dense breasts but only 21.7 percent of women with a first-degree family history of breast cancer.

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