'''Cephasonics, Inc., a technology-innovation leader focused on delivering mixed-signal semiconductors, modules and subsystems to the imaging and ultrasound markets, today announced the release of the Cephasonics ultrasound application-programming interface ...'

'''GE Healthcare, the healthcare division of General Electric (NYSE: GE), announced today the acquisition of U-Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of ultrasound products specifically designed for breast applications. With operations in Sunnyvale, CA and Phoenix, ...'

'''U-Systems has received approval from the FDA for its somo•v Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) system for breast cancer screening as an adjunct to mammography for asymptomatic women with dense breast tissue. The ABUS system previously received approval ...'

'''This acquisition uniquely positions Siemens to bring new, meaningful solutions to the ultrasound market and to expand our presence in attractive business segments, said Jeffrey Bundy, CEO, Siemens Healthcare ultrasound business unit, in the release. ...'

'''To meet the increased need for advanced ultrasound equipment, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. has partnered with United Medical Instruments (UMI), a worldwide provider of new and pre-owned ultrasound systems, parts and transducers, to sell ...'

'''ZONARE Medical Systems, Inc., a leading developer of innovative high-end ultrasound solutions, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. Sales for 2011 approached $70 million, resulting in 20% ...'

'''Esaote is releasing two new ultrasound systems for general clinical use. The MyLab Seven is a traditional wheeled device in a small footprint with new productivity features and the MyLab Alpha is a miniaturized laptop-like ultrasound that brings the ...'

'''U-Systems, the leader in automated breast ultrasound, today announced the introduction of the somo-v Platinum, a significant update to the somo-v® Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) system. The somo-v ABUS is first and only ultrasound system designed ...'

'''ZONARE Medical Systems, Inc., a developer of premium ultrasound solutions, will showcase the z.one system focused on abdominal ultrasound imaging solutions for diverse patient populations here shown at the 97th Annual Meeting of the Radiology Society of ...'

'''In recent years ultrasound has gone portable with increasingly smaller systems that can be put in your pocket. Teknova has gone further putting the full power of ultrasound in the palm of your hand with the new H1 being introduced at Medica 2011. Now ...'