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).

Ultrasound is both the prevention and solution for cosmetic filler-related injuries
When fillers are injected without imaging guidance, there is a risk that the materials could be misplaced. A common complication of this scenario is vascular occlusion, which occurs when filler is injected in a way that disrupts bloodflow to arteries.
Medicare doubles payment for certain contrast-enhanced ultrasound scans
The federal payment program for seniors revealed the update in its hospital outpatient final rule, published in the Federal Register Nov. 25.
Canon gains FDA clearance for new ultrasound processing algorithms ahead of RSNA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has green-lit new updates that improve microvascular flow, AI-assisted harmonic imaging and elastography, which Canon will showcase at RSNA 2025.
RadNet expands partnership with GE HealthCare, acquires another tech company
GE plans to integrate DeepHealth AI solutions into its ultrasound portfolio, with RadNet also recently acquiring cloud services provider Cimar UK.
Experts caution patients on the dangers of boutique fetal ultrasounds
Due to the elective, rather than diagnostic, nature of these exams, operators are not required to complete formal training or be registered if the scans are done in privately owned entities.

MIT scientist develops ultrasound bra for early breast cancer detection

The device connects to an ultrasound machine and sends images to any smartphone.

FDA clears 'first-of-kind' ultrasound technology

EndoSound says its system will make endoscopic ultrasounds more accessible.

Nearly 40% of thyroid ultrasounds at 1 hospital had no noteworthy clinical findings

“Providing clear guidance on when to order thyroid ultrasounds can help reduce unnecessary healthcare utilization and potential overtreatment," experts wrote.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound is both the prevention and solution for cosmetic filler-related injuries

Medicare doubles payment for certain contrast-enhanced ultrasound scans

Canon gains FDA clearance for new ultrasound processing algorithms ahead of RSNA

RadNet expands partnership with GE HealthCare, acquires another tech company

Experts caution patients on the dangers of boutique fetal ultrasounds