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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Targeted ultrasound scores high marks as mammography alternative for breastfeeding women

US is the go-to approach for confirming masses in cases of pregnancy-associated breast cancer, but there is scant data on the practice. 

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Shear wave imaging ‘extremely promising’ for assessment of myocardial stiffness in heart transplant recipients

The noninvasive technique shows potential where cardiac magnetic resonance imaging falls short.

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Imaging providers shift from CT to ultrasound-dominant approach for pediatric appendicitis cases

Campaigns to limit radiation dosage among children likely influenced this trend, researchers noted recently in JACR. 

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Automated and structured reporting for thyroid ultrasound drops errors down to zero

That’s according to a new study out of Duke University exploring the effectiveness of various TI-RADS strategies, published recently in JACR. 

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Medical startup Exo receives $40M for handheld ultrasound to speed up imaging emergencies

The Redwood City, California, company has now raised nearly $100 million overall, with this round of financing going toward finalizing its technology and workflow apps.

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Deploying sonographer as quality-control watchdog helps Mayo Clinic drop ultrasound errors by 60%

Moreover, the experiment has helped lighten the load for busy radiologists, without a significant drop in productivity for the noted hospital system. 

One-third of physicians order thyroid ultrasounds unsupported by clinical guidelines

While a majority of exams were necessary, Michigan Medicine researchers said recommendations could be more clear.

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Ultrasound, 3D printing combine to help blind parents feel their babies' faces

The idea came about after a sonographer at Johns Hopkins wondered if the technology could be used to create a model for a blind mother.

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