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).

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Ultrasound outperforms four other modalities at assessing margins during breast surgery

Although ultrasound came out on top, achieving optimal operator performance could be taxing on resources, doctors cautioned.

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Transvaginal ultrasound and MRI are key to surgical planning for endometriosis

"Their use should be encouraged in the preoperative assessment of patients undergoing surgical management," experts said recently in the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology.

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GE Healthcare finalizes $1.45 billion acquisition in bid to broaden ultrasound business

The imaging industry giant is acquiring BK Medical from Altaris Capital Partners in an all-cash deal, boosting its ultrasound portfolio to a $3B business line.

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Multi-organ focused-ultrasound fails to reduce hospital stays for patients with a cardiopulmonary diagnosis

The nearly 12 hour difference for patients who received ultrasound-directed care was not significant enough to make a clinical impact.

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Ultrasound alone detects 92% of breast cancers recalled on DBT exams

US may be an effective diagnostic tool for noncalcified lesions spotted on DBT exams, doctors reported in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

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Top ultrasound institute’s new statement takes clear stance on disinfecting practices

AIUM now has the support of some 20 healthcare organizations in recommending low-level disinfectants for transcutaneous transducers.

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Do MIS-C abdominal symptoms resolve? New research tracks follow-up ultrasound findings

The answer may help counsel patients on their predicted timeline of symptoms, experts explained in Radiology.

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Radiologists prefer MRI over ultrasound for pregnant women with suspected appendicitis

The findings may be particularly important in settings where subspecialty radiologists are not as readily available, experts wrote recently.

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