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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Radiologists should scrutinize use of MRI-directed breast ultrasound to avoid inefficiencies, experts charge

A new Mayo Clinic analysis found this task is often ineffective, urging practices to reexamine their use of this combo, experts wrote in Clinical Imaging. 

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Tech firm specializing in artificial intelligence-based ultrasound analysis raises $14M

DiA Imaging Analysis said the funds come by way of existing and new contributors including Philips and several investment firms. 

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Supplemental ultrasound screening with mammography improves cancer detection across all breast types

Density should not be the sole criteria for deciding whether additional imaging is justified, experts charged in a new JAMA Network Open investigation. 

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Ultrasound specialists raise $220M to commercialize imaging, workflow solutions

The new funds are expected to go toward commercializing the company’s AI-powered handheld ultrasound systems and point-of-care ultrasound workflow solution.

Ultrasound technologist among those fired for refusing to receive COVID-19 vaccine

LaTricia Blank and 152 other Houston Methodist employees either resigned or were terminated after the system mandated receiving the shot. 

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Lung ultrasound saves providers dozens of hours compared to CT for severe COVID management

Utilizing lung US would save nearly 81 minutes per patient or 33.75 hours across 25 subjects when compared to chest CT, experts estimated.

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Diagnostic ultrasound cash price 308% higher than national average in one state

There was a sevenfold difference between the lowest and highest price for imaging of the abdomen, according to an analysis of data from more than 2,000 hospitals. 

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The secret sauce to establishing a successful ultrasound imaging clinic for the uninsured

Many Americans may lack access to these critical services, and radiologists are in a unique position to help provide them, experts charged. 

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Outdated manuals pose MRI safety risks for patients with medical implants

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