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).

Father-son scan startup Maui Imaging balloons fundraising to $40M
Founded in 2006 by Don and Dave Specht, the Arizona company’s computed “echo tomography” product uses sound waves to cross through body barriers for “rapid and effective imaging.”
Use of imaging guidance during coronary interventions has doubled in recent years
New research, published in The American Journal of Cardiology, uncovers widespread variability in provider preference for image guidance during PCI.
New ASE president outlines key initiatives in cardiac ultrasound
American Society of Echocardiography President David H. Wiener, MD, said one of his biggest goals is to help the group thrive in the face of ongoing workforce challenges. He also hopes to get new members involved.
Doppler ultrasound offers accurate, accessible alternative for diagnosing peripheral artery disease
Experts believe the method could be easily integrated into clinical settings and improve screening for PAD.
AI-enhanced echocardiography improves early detection of cardiac amyloidosis
The first FDA-cleared AI model of its kind was found to be an accurate screening tool for cardiac amyloidosis.

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.

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.

Ultrasound

Father-son scan startup Maui Imaging balloons fundraising to $40M

Use of imaging guidance during coronary interventions has doubled in recent years

New ASE president outlines key initiatives in cardiac ultrasound

Doppler ultrasound offers accurate, accessible alternative for diagnosing peripheral artery disease

AI-enhanced echocardiography improves early detection of cardiac amyloidosis