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).

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AIUM hosts virtual lecture for sonographers on avoiding stress-related injuries

Those who pass the post-course test will earn CME credits.

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Researchers simulate red blood cells, oxygen flow using low-frequency ultrasound

Scientists from Lithuania said the therapy could be helpful for patients struggling with lung damage from COVID-19.

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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.

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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.

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Ultrasound interpretation AI integrated into cloud-based PACS

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

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Virtual reality able to measure thoracic ultrasound skill

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

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MIT scientist develops ultrasound bra for early breast cancer detection

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

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GE HealthCare launches new cardiac CT scanner with advanced AI capabilities

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Bracco updates HeartSee coronary flow capacity software with new diagnostic features

Clinicians have been using HeartSee to diagnose and treat coronary artery disease since the technology first debuted back in 2018. These latest updates, set to roll out to existing users, are designed to improve diagnostic performance and user access.

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Key trends in diagnostic heart testing: CT on the rise as some traditional techniques fall out of favor

The cardiac technologies clinicians use for CVD evaluations have changed significantly in recent years, according to a new analysis of CMS data. While some modalities are on the rise, others are being utilized much less than ever before.