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).

Brookfield Zoo dolphin gets prenatal ultrasound
Allie, a 37-year-old bottlenose dolphin, is reportedly in her second trimester of pregnancy and is giving researchers a unique opportunity to study the gestational period in dolphins.
High-intensity focused ultrasound could allow prostate cancer patients to avoid surgery
The less invasive method could help men avoid some of the unpleasant side effects such as urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction, which are known deterrents for patients facing potential prostatectomy.
Use of POCUS during first trimester slashes pregnancy-related ED visits
“POCUS in early pregnancy helps clinicians more efficiently and accurately diagnose problems without compromising the quality of needed first trimester assessments—saving time, money and stress for patients.”
PHOTO GALLERY: Medical imaging technology at RSNA 2024
Take a virtual tour around the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting to see the sights and new technologies displayed across the vast exhibit hall floors.
FDA clears AI screening tool for cardiac amyloidosis
Ultromics designed EchoGo Amyloidosis to evaluate routine echocardiogram results for signs of cardiac amyloidosis. It received the FDA's breakthrough device designation back in 2023.

Brookfield zoo dolphin getting prenatal ultrasound

Brookfield Zoo dolphin gets prenatal ultrasound

Allie, a 37-year-old bottlenose dolphin, is reportedly in her second trimester of pregnancy and is giving researchers a unique opportunity to study the gestational period in dolphins.

High-intensity focused ultrasound could allow prostate cancer patients to avoid surgery

The less invasive method could help men avoid some of the unpleasant side effects such as urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction, which are known deterrents for patients facing potential prostatectomy.

Use of POCUS during first trimester slashes pregnancy-related ED visits

“POCUS in early pregnancy helps clinicians more efficiently and accurately diagnose problems without compromising the quality of needed first trimester assessments—saving time, money and stress for patients.”

PHOTO GALLERY: Medical imaging technology at RSNA 2024

Take a virtual tour around the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting to see the sights and new technologies displayed across the vast exhibit hall floors.

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has helped cardiologists, radiologists, nurses and other healthcare providers embrace precision medicine in a way that ensures more heart patients are receiving personalized care.

FDA clears AI screening tool for cardiac amyloidosis

Ultromics designed EchoGo Amyloidosis to evaluate routine echocardiogram results for signs of cardiac amyloidosis. It received the FDA's breakthrough device designation back in 2023.

Ultrasound-guided procedure offers promising alternative to opioids for managing pain

Ultrasonography-guided nerve blocks have grown in popularity in recent years, but some are hesitant to adopt the procedure.

New AI-based software uses ultrasound images to guide clinical decisions during childbirth

Experts believe the tool has “excellent” potential to help guide decisions during labor and delivery in the future.

Ultrasound device developed to treat neuropathy

Ultrasound device could be 'promising breakthrough' for treating diabetic neuropathy

Up to one-third of people with diabetes will develop a foot ulcer in their lifetime, and up to 20% will require some form of amputation as a result.