Space researchers are developing an interesting new ultrasound technology that could push out a kidney stone with far less pain than traditional methods of passing a stone naturally.

In another remarkable application of the iPhone, researchers have confirmed that at least two life-threatening conditions, apnea and pneumothorax, can be ruled out remotely using an iPhone with an ultrasound attachment.

Enrollment has begun in the first feasibility study looking at the effectiveness of MR guided Focused Ultrasound to treat essential tremor.

Japanese-based Fujifilm Holdings announced an agreement this week to buy SonoSite Inc, a U.S.-based maker of ultrasound and cardiograph equipment, for nearly $1 billion

Portable ultrasound provider SonoSite, Inc. has received 510(k) clearance from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its fifth-generation EDGE™ ultrasound system.

The global market for medical ultrasound equipment is projected to reach $6.9 billion by 2017, reveals a report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., San Jose, California.

Non-radiologist physicians have contributed to the widespread use of point-of-care (POC) ultrasound, but radiologists remain the primary users, according to a study in the November issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received a citizen petition from the International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS), requesting that the agency remove black box warnings on ultrasound contrast agents.