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).

Siemens Healthineers' partnership sets sights on point-of-care testing for athletes
On-the-field imaging helps determine if athletes can be treated effectively on-site or whether they might need to be transferred to a medical center for additional care.
Handheld breast ultrasound bests automation in 2nd-look lesion detection
There is limited research comparing HHUS and ABUS in second-look settings despite the fact that these exams are routinely utilized as supplemental imaging tools.
Specialized ultrasound technique reduces need for breast biopsies by 25%
Ultrasound-guided diffuse optical tomography (US-DOT) is a technique that combines the use of ultrasound with near-infrared light to create 3D pictures of tissues.
Imaging startup announces commercial launch of its portable, wearable breast ultrasound system
Experts believe the system has the potential to "dramatically improve access, speed and accuracy, especially for women with dense breasts.”
Prominent organizations endorse new contrast-enhanced ultrasound curriculum and training
The endorsement follows recent program updates, implemented following an expansion to the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.

Siemens Healthineers' partnership sets sights on point-of-care testing for athletes

On-the-field imaging helps determine if athletes can be treated effectively on-site or whether they might need to be transferred to a medical center for additional care.

Handheld breast ultrasound bests automation in 2nd-look lesion detection

There is limited research comparing HHUS and ABUS in second-look settings despite the fact that these exams are routinely utilized as supplemental imaging tools.

Specialized ultrasound technique reduces need for breast biopsies by 25%

Ultrasound-guided diffuse optical tomography (US-DOT) is a technique that combines the use of ultrasound with near-infrared light to create 3D pictures of tissues.

iSono Health announces commercial launch of portable, wearable breast ultrasound device

Imaging startup announces commercial launch of its portable, wearable breast ultrasound system

Experts believe the system has the potential to "dramatically improve access, speed and accuracy, especially for women with dense breasts.”

Prominent organizations endorse new contrast-enhanced ultrasound curriculum and training

The endorsement follows recent program updates, implemented following an expansion to the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted UltraSight an expansion of its Echo Stewardship Platform compatibility with additional ultrasound system types. This enables deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) guidance for focused cardiac ultrasound (FoCUS) across an entire healthcare system without the need to buy new ultrasound systems. The move enables health systems to expand use of the AI on compatible equipment they already own, including handheld, laptop and cart-based systems.

FDA clears expanded use of AI that helps novice users perform echo exams

This update helps health systems get more value out of UltraSight's advanced AI technology—all without buying brand new ultrasound equipment.

Video interview with ASE President David Weiner explains goals of society in 2026. #ASE

ASE president outlines need to lead on AI, sustain echo workforce

ASE President David Wiener, MD, discussed his goals for 2026 in a new video interview. "The imager who doesn't use artificial intelligence will be replaced by the imager who does,” he said.

PHOTO GALLERY: Radiology technologies at RSNA 2025

See some of the latest medical imaging technologies from around the expo floor at the 2025 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting.