Ultrasound

• Science & Technology

New hand-held scanner could transform cancer and arthritis diagnosis

A new scanner, that has been developed by University College London (UCL) researchers, is able to generate highly detailed 3D images in seconds. Using this technology could offer the potential for earlier disease diagnosis in a clinical setting for the first time. A new scanner, that has been developed by University College London (UCL) researchers, is able to generate highly detailed 3D images in seconds. Using this technology could offer the potential for earlier disease diagnosis in a clinical setting for the first time.

15 October 2024

CRT spins out company to develop cancer surgery machine to melt tumours

Cancer Research Technology, the commercial arm of Cancer Research UK, has today launched Acublate Limited, a spin-out company which will develop a next-generation High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) surgery device to treat a range of solid tumour types. Cancer Research Technology, the commercial arm of Cancer Research UK, has today launched Acublate Limited, a spin-out company which will develop a next-generation High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) surgery device to treat a range of solid tumour types.

26 January 2012