Ultrasound

Ultrasound, also referred to as sonography or diagnostic ultrasound, uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize soft tissue. Ultrasounds are frequently ordered to measure fetal anatomy during pregnancy, check for blood clots and to guide needle biopsy procedures of the breast, abdomen and pelvis. The imaging modality does not use any radiation to create images. Find news specific to cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography).

PHOTO GALLERY: thyroid nodule imaging
This is a collection of radiology imaging showing various presentations of thyroid nodules.
New FDA-cleared algorithm could improve fetal anomaly detection on ultrasound
The module helps automate the detection of eight common fetal anomalies using seven routine ultrasound views of the heart, brain and abdomen.
Ultrasound 'microjets' enable targeted treatment of neurological conditions
It can be difficult to deliver targeted therapy to the brain due to its protective barrier, which only allows certain nutrients and oxygen to pass through.
Risk prediction algorithm slashes number of unnecessary thyroid nodule biopsies
Although the vast majority of nodules are benign, many are referred for biopsy as a precaution to rule out malignancy.
20-minute ultrasound-guided procedure could cure hypertension
Hypertension caused by unilateral aldosterone-producing adrenal adenomas is curable by laparoscopic removal of the entire adrenal gland, but the invasiveness and recovery time can deter patients from the treatment.

Premature births can be predicted at 23 weeks using ultrasound

The method was developed based on 22 years of research and has been shown effective in a new study.

UVA Health receives $3.1M grant for using ultrasound to deliver drugs into the brain

Researchers are aiming to use ultrasound to breach the blood-brain barrier and deliver drug therapies.

Leading vendors unite to improve early detection of disease with endoscopic ultrasounds

Canon Medical Systems and Olympus are collaborating for global adoption of proprietary ultrasound systems.

Ultrasound interpretation AI integrated into cloud-based PACS

A partnership between two developers aims to reduce ultrasound reading time.

Virtual reality able to measure thoracic ultrasound skill

Want to level up your ultrasound abilities? This test may actually improve them.

MIT scientist develops ultrasound bra for early breast cancer detection

The device connects to an ultrasound machine and sends images to any smartphone.

FDA clears 'first-of-kind' ultrasound technology

EndoSound says its system will make endoscopic ultrasounds more accessible.

Ultrasound-reactive ink hardens to patch organs, heal broken bones

The "sono-ink" effectively allows for objects to be 3D-printed in the body utilizing ultrasound waves.

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Shift toward imaging outside the hospital could save billions

Harvard’s David A. Rosman, MD, MBA, explains how moving imaging outside of hospitals could save billions of dollars for U.S. healthcare.

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‘A significant milestone’: First US patients receive doses of new PET radiotracer for CAD

Back in September, the FDA approved GE HealthCare’s new PET radiotracer, flurpiridaz F-18, for patients with known or suspected CAD. It is seen by many in the industry as a major step forward in patient care.

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Continuation of 99mTc-PYP shortage prompts need for alternative cardiac amyloidosis imaging

After three years of intermittent shortages of nuclear imaging tracer technetium-99m pyrophosphate, there are no signs of the shortage abating.

Ultrasound

PHOTO GALLERY: thyroid nodule imaging

New FDA-cleared algorithm could improve fetal anomaly detection on ultrasound

Ultrasound 'microjets' enable targeted treatment of neurological conditions

Risk prediction algorithm slashes number of unnecessary thyroid nodule biopsies

20-minute ultrasound-guided procedure could cure hypertension

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