Researchers from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland, have developed a miniaturized version of a musical pipe organ, or a piezoelectric micromachined ultrasonic transducer (PMUT), that could potentially improve the quality of medical images.

Anthropomorphic breast ultrasound phantoms can be a useful tool for radiology resident education programs, according to new research published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Fujifilm Sonosite has announced the launch of its redesigned online educational tool, SonoSite Institute, developed to educate physicians and other providers about point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and its uses in clinical practice.

Scientists have successfully treated a neuropathic leg pain patient with MRI-guided focused ultrasound for the first time in the United States as part of a new pilot study.

Implementing a software solution that auto-fills ultrasound measurements improves radiology report quality and helps radiologists focus on their interpretations, according to new research published by Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

Facebook may be a viable method for implementing a critical care ultrasound curriculum, according to research to be presented at CHEST 2018, the annual meeting for the American College of Chest Physicians.

A group of radiologists at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) received a three-year, $300,000 grant from Bracco Diagnostics—a developer of diagnostic imaging solutions—to research and educate physicians on contrast ultrasound for use in pediatric patients.

Hands-on musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound workshops, utilizing a peer teacher-led small group format, are effective in teaching scanning skills to residents, according to new research published in Academic Radiology. This method helps residents acquire and retain skills, while also improving confidence when performing and interpreting such exams.