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).

Musculoskeletal ultrasound system nabs FDA clearance
The user-friendly setup was designed with novice users in mind so that imaging can be completed quickly at the bedside, expediting diagnosis and treatment in urgent and emergency care.
New ultrasound needle could significantly improve tissue yield during biopsies
Vibrating at up to 30,000 times per second, the sonographic device helps tissue to detach more easily without inflicting a large puncture wound to collect an adequate amount of tissue.
Radiology departments can cut costs and save the planet by limiting ultrasound waste
The modality uses a high volume of linens, gels and other disposable supplies that also can have a significant global carbon footprint in radiology, experts note.
AI guidance reduces exam time by 34% for novice ultrasound operators
The quality of ultrasound exams depends highly on operator skill, but experts believe artificial intelligence could improve consistency considerably.
AI-powered CCTA assessments show ‘close agreement’ with IVUS
Advanced AI software developed by Cleerly consistently produced plaque assessments comparable to intravascular ultrasound.

Musculoskeletal ultrasound system nabs FDA clearance

The user-friendly setup was designed with novice users in mind so that imaging can be completed quickly at the bedside, expediting diagnosis and treatment in urgent and emergency care.

New ultrasound needle yielded more substantial tissue samples

New ultrasound needle could significantly improve tissue yield during biopsies

Vibrating at up to 30,000 times per second, the sonographic device helps tissue to detach more easily without inflicting a large puncture wound to collect an adequate amount of tissue.

Radiology departments can cut costs and save the planet by limiting ultrasound waste

The modality uses a high volume of linens, gels and other disposable supplies that also can have a significant global carbon footprint in radiology, experts note.

AI guidance reduces exam time by 34% for novice ultrasound operators

The quality of ultrasound exams depends highly on operator skill, but experts believe artificial intelligence could improve consistency considerably.

Example of an automated artificial intelligence (AI) assessment of soft coronary plaque from a CT scan from the vendor Cleerly. This image shows the AI's reconstruction of a patient's coronary tree and color codes the vessel segments by the amount of overall plaque burden. The AI gives a very detailed report of all the plaque in all the coronary vessels. Some cardiology experts believe this may be the way of the future in screening patients for early coronary disease and monitoring the impact of prevention

AI-powered CCTA assessments show ‘close agreement’ with IVUS

Advanced AI software developed by Cleerly consistently produced plaque assessments comparable to intravascular ultrasound.

FDA clears ultrasound AI tool for accurate delivery-date prediction

The cloud-based software service is able to predict a pregnant woman's delivery date using ultrasound imaging alone.

Ultrasound isn't cutting it for diagnosing pediatric appendicitis, new data show

Instead, rapid MRI protocols may be the key to addressing diagnostic questions in cases of suspected appendicitis in kids, researchers contend.

Pei-Ni Jone explains ASE push for 3D TEE in congenital heart

ASE promoting 3D echo as a better way to treat congenital heart disease

The introduction of a 3D pediatric transesophegeal echo probe is having a major impact on how these pediatric congenital heart patients are being treated.