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.

New intravascular ultrasound study reveals ‘clear opportunity’ to help millions

“This is a moment for us to further our efforts in saving lives and saving limbs,” one Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center expert said recently.

Point-of-care ultrasound cuts costs and visit times for patients with developmental hip dysplasia

An average POCUS encounter cost about $121 compared to $339 for formal sonographic evaluation, NYU ortho experts reported recently.

Radiology subspecialists see ultrasound as a valuable resource for enhancing radiomics

Experts say this is the first study to assess how preprocessing techniques impact providers' ability to routinely extract similar quantitative imaging features from US scans.

Follow-up ultrasound for incidental thyroid nodules on CT not always cost-effective

Age-based cutoffs are much more important than size-based cutoffs, with older patients deriving little benefit from this practice.

Radiologist consultations after ultrasound imaging drop patient anxiety without prolonging exam time

Scientists see these discussions as a key piece of value-based care, improving patient outcomes without increasing costs, according to an analysis published in Clinical Imaging.

Medical imaging firm Delphinus wins FDA approval for whole-breast ultrasound screening system

Studies show the system helps providers distinguish between normal and abnormal lesions.

AI firm targeting ultrasound with 100 times greater sensitivity raises $25M

DeepSight hopes to broaden the list of uses for US, supplanting “more costly and less accessible” modalities such as CT or MRI.

Key factors associated with appendicitis misses on ultrasound and 1 possible fix

A multi-categorical approach to reporting US for suspected appendicitis conveys more precise estimates, according to a new study.

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