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).

ASE updates recommendations for assessing right heart function in patients with pulmonary hypertension
The new guidelines were designed to ensure sonographers and other members of the heart team have the information they need to screen patients when appropriate and identify early warnings signs of PH.
Researchers overseas: ‘Radiology has become indispensable to dermatology’
Dermatologists increasingly rely on medical imaging modalities—especially but not solely ultrasound—to help diagnose complex and diverse skin disorders.
PHOTO GALLERY: thyroid nodule imaging
This is a collection of radiology imaging showing various presentations of thyroid nodules.
New FDA-cleared algorithm could improve fetal anomaly detection on ultrasound
The module helps automate the detection of eight common fetal anomalies using seven routine ultrasound views of the heart, brain and abdomen.
Ultrasound 'microjets' enable targeted treatment of neurological conditions
It can be difficult to deliver targeted therapy to the brain due to its protective barrier, which only allows certain nutrients and oxygen to pass through.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Philips wins FDA clearance for new suite of ultrasound tools measuring liver health

Doctors armed with these new tools can spot early signs of chronic liver diseases, which is crucial to possibly reversing progression.

Ultrasound

ASE updates recommendations for assessing right heart function in patients with pulmonary hypertension

Researchers overseas: ‘Radiology has become indispensable to dermatology’

PHOTO GALLERY: thyroid nodule imaging

New FDA-cleared algorithm could improve fetal anomaly detection on ultrasound

Ultrasound 'microjets' enable targeted treatment of neurological conditions