From Siemens Medical Systems;
'In addition to excellent imaging performance and a high level of standard features, the G50™ system is unique in its individual scalability. Depending on your clinical needs, you can add individual features including additional array and sector transducer port options and an echocardiography package. The system can be customized with additional clinical and workflow functionality migrated from other Siemens ultrasound systems.'

Specifications for this system will be available soon.

From Siemens Medical Systems;
'This high-performance, multi-specialty system supports and improves your daily ultrasound routine. Embedded DICOM creates the integrated foundation for a complete connectivity solution while MultiHertz™ multiple frequency imaging and Tissue Harmonic Imaging (THI) expands the clinical versatility of the system. Advanced applications such as stress echo, SieScape™ panoramic imaging, and transesophageal imaging can be seamlessly integrated.'

From Siemens Medical Systems;
'The SONOLINE Omnia™ ultrasound system offers mobility, high performance, and ease of use. This digital imaging system delivers excellent 2D, color flow, and Doppler image quality for a variety of general imaging exam types. In addition, the SONOLINE Omnia with cardiac option includes special features that enable use for adult cardiac imaging.'

From Siemens Medical Systems;
'This extremely flexible system supports targeted applications for OB/GYN, Radiology, Internal Medicine, Urology, and Prostate Brachytherapy. The large transducer selection, most with high-frequency capabilities, provides the right tool for general imaging, radiology, and internal medicine applications.'

From Bracco Diagnostics Inc
SonoRx® is a gas-shadowing reduction agent, used in abdominal ultrasound to enhance the delineation of upper abdominal anatomy. This ultrasound contrast agents is designed to adsorb and displace stomach and bowel gas and should be taken after fasting for at least four hours. Ingestion orally of the simethicone-coated cellulose suspension over 15 minutes in dosages of 200 to 400 ml results in a homogeneous transmission of sound through the contrast-filled stomach.
Bristol-Myers Squibb, under license from ImaRx LLC;; marketed by Bracco Diagnostics Inc, Source: FDA approvals - 11/03/98