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).

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.
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.
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.

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.

GE HealthCare's $35M federal partnership to fund AI-powered ultrasound research

Funds will be directed toward the development of new point-of-care tools that reduce the reliance on operator experience, improve reproducibility and increase diagnostic speed.

Timing is critical when using ultrasound for pediatric UTI cases

New findings suggest the timing of ultrasound in pediatric UTI cases is critical to ensure accurate diagnoses.

AI model could improve early detection of deadly pregnancy complication, new research suggests

Despite the dangers associated with the condition, its presence can often evade detection during pregnancy.