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).

Ultrasound is both the prevention and solution for cosmetic filler-related injuries
When fillers are injected without imaging guidance, there is a risk that the materials could be misplaced. A common complication of this scenario is vascular occlusion, which occurs when filler is injected in a way that disrupts bloodflow to arteries.
Medicare doubles payment for certain contrast-enhanced ultrasound scans
The federal payment program for seniors revealed the update in its hospital outpatient final rule, published in the Federal Register Nov. 25.
Canon gains FDA clearance for new ultrasound processing algorithms ahead of RSNA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has green-lit new updates that improve microvascular flow, AI-assisted harmonic imaging and elastography, which Canon will showcase at RSNA 2025.
RadNet expands partnership with GE HealthCare, acquires another tech company
GE plans to integrate DeepHealth AI solutions into its ultrasound portfolio, with RadNet also recently acquiring cloud services provider Cimar UK.
Experts caution patients on the dangers of boutique fetal ultrasounds
Due to the elective, rather than diagnostic, nature of these exams, operators are not required to complete formal training or be registered if the scans are done in privately owned entities.

Ultrasound is both the prevention and solution for cosmetic filler-related injuries

When fillers are injected without imaging guidance, there is a risk that the materials could be misplaced. A common complication of this scenario is vascular occlusion, which occurs when filler is injected in a way that disrupts bloodflow to arteries.

Medicare doubles payment for certain contrast-enhanced ultrasound scans

The federal payment program for seniors revealed the update in its hospital outpatient final rule, published in the Federal Register Nov. 25.

Caon Medical USA ultrasound director Dan Skyba explains advances in ultrasound processing algorithms at RSNA 2025.

Canon gains FDA clearance for new ultrasound processing algorithms ahead of RSNA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has green-lit new updates that improve microvascular flow, AI-assisted harmonic imaging and elastography, which Canon will showcase at RSNA 2025.

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RadNet expands partnership with GE HealthCare, acquires another tech company

GE plans to integrate DeepHealth AI solutions into its ultrasound portfolio, with RadNet also recently acquiring cloud services provider Cimar UK.

Experts caution patients on the dangers of boutique fetal ultrasounds

Due to the elective, rather than diagnostic, nature of these exams, operators are not required to complete formal training or be registered if the scans are done in privately owned entities.

FDA grants De Novo marketing authorization for at-home prenatal ultrasound

Women's health experts are calling the approval a "long-awaited leap forward" for obstetrical care.

FDA warns Philips after issues arise at multiple manufacturing facilities

Meanwhile, the Amsterdam-based imaging giant said it has already taken action to begin correcting these issues.

Dr. Nee Khoo, director of the echocardiography lab, Stollery Children’s Hospital, Edmonton, Canada, explains the rapidly growing adoption of pediatric 3D transesophageal echo (TEE) to not only preplan, but also guide and assess the results of congenital heart surgeries.

The push to get 3D echo into the congenital operating room

Nee Khoo, MBChB, director of the echocardiography lab at Canada's Stollery Children’s Hospital, explains the rapid adoption of pediatric 3D transesophageal echo.