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).

NBA partners with GE HealthCare, MedStar Health to gain imaging insights into elite athletes' health
The goal of the study is to obtain quantitative data on how daily training and competing affect players’ musculoskeletal health. The information will be used to inform training, rest and recovery periods.
How beneficial is MR-directed breast ultrasound in reducing biopsies?
A team of experts determined that correlating masses initially detected on MRI are significantly more likely to result in a cancer diagnosis than other common findings.
Samsung to acquire ultrasound artificial intelligence firm Sonio for more than $92M
Founded in 2020, the Paris-based firm offers products to aid physicians in assessing and documenting OB/GYN scans.
A significant amount of imaging orders in emergency settings are inappropriate
A general lack of awareness pertaining to ACR appropriateness criteria could be a driving factor behind the misguided requisitions, authors of a new analysis suggest.
USPSTF stops short of recommending supplemental imaging for women with dense breast tissue
Experts, medical organizations and advocates alike are coming forward saying that the new guidelines “do not go far enough,” particularly when it comes to addressing the screening needs of certain patients.

Radiologists lose market share of Medicare ultrasound billings to cardiologists in some settings

“These shifts may reflect changes in relative utilization of specialty-specific examinations or evolving payment policies," experts wrote in AJR.

December 14, 2023

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.

December 11, 2023

Medical student learning to use ultrasound discovers own cancer

The 27-year-old was being scanned in front of her classmates when a nodule was found on her thyroid.

December 8, 2023

Philips Vanderbilt Carbon Emissions Warning

How radiology departments can decarbonize, save money

Philips and Vanderbilt University Medical Center have released findings from their efforts to reduce waste in the hospital's radiology department.

December 1, 2023

5 guiding principles for establishing a point-of-care ultrasound program

Collaboration between various support personnel and buy-in from all stakeholders are crucial to program success, experts wrote in JACR.

November 20, 2023

artificial intelligence AI heart cardiology

ChatGPT struggles with echocardiography, but still shows potential to help cardiology trainees

ChatGPT may not be quite ready to help prepare trainees for their next echocardiography exam—but it does show promise.

November 16, 2023

Ultrasound cardiac echo patient being scanned with transducer in US2 AI booth ASE 2023.

Survey highlights portable ultrasound adoption trends, challenges

A poll of 150 physicians from vendor Exo reveals that despite the benefits of POCUS systems, adoption remains limited.

November 15, 2023

According to calculations comparing catheter ablation with drug therapy, the additional quality-adjusted life-years that can result from the treatment justify its increased costs.

Philips receives total of $60M from Gates Foundation for AI-powered ultrasound

The new round of funding comes after successful deployment of handheld ultrasound systems in Kenya.

November 7, 2023

Ultrasound

NBA partners with GE HealthCare, MedStar Health to gain imaging insights into elite athletes' health

How beneficial is MR-directed breast ultrasound in reducing biopsies?

Samsung to acquire ultrasound artificial intelligence firm Sonio for more than $92M

A significant amount of imaging orders in emergency settings are inappropriate

USPSTF stops short of recommending supplemental imaging for women with dense breast tissue