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Performing bilateral ultrasounds of both the metatarsophalangeal and the metacarpophalangeal joints while using magnetic resonance imaging of the individuals dominant hand showed that these methods were superior to using an X-ray when it comes to detecting erosive diseases. The detection of erosive diseases was found easier in patients who featured moderate or mild … [Read more...]

Four UCLA departments (biomedical engineering, pathology, radiology and urology) develop and test the new prostate-imaging technology that fuses MRI with real-time, three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound. The project was done in collaboration with leading medical imaging company Eigen Inc. Professor of urology and study author Dr. Leonard Marks considered the new … [Read more...]

While recent studies have shown that exposure to radiation from CT scans may considerably increase a child's lifetime risk of cancer, over 80% of children undergoing diagnosis for appendicitis at general hospitals still receive CT scans. However, doctors at the Washington University School of Medicine found that using ultrasound is a far less risky method of … [Read more...]

Ultrasound technology may be a newfound key to treating neuropathy, according to recent research from the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute. A group of scientists has discovered that the collection of nervous system disorders can be targeted by ultrasound waves aimed at peripheral body parts, like fingertips, to activate new paths to the brain. William Tyler, … [Read more...]

Point-of-care ultrasounds are becoming more and more common in the medical field. These small, portable ultrasound systems are being used in practically every type of medical facility, including the physician's office, emergency rooms, the gynecologist's office, and even in operating rooms. Many medical professionals believe that point-of-care ultrasounds play a vital … [Read more...]

A state law requiring women to submit to an ultrasound imaging examination prior to getting an abortion was struck down by the Oklahoma Supreme Court. The court ruled that the state law conflicted with established federal law and violated a woman's right to make her own choice in reproductive matters. In 1992, the United States Supreme Court ruled that state laws … [Read more...]

The recent U.S. Department of Education's decision to no longer enforce online educational registration has caused a stir among online ultrasound technician schools. This federal law required all online educational institutions to obtain permission to operate in every state from which students enrolled in. This new ruling offers wonderful news for online education … [Read more...]

Researchers at the University of Durham and the University of Lancaster conducted a study that was later published on November 21 on PLOS ONE. In the study, they concluded that even fetuses yawn. It is hoped that this study information can one day be used to understand more on the purpose of yawning in the fetus and how the yawning behavior changes through the … [Read more...]

Breast cancer is a disease that continues to rise among women. In recent studies, it has been found that women with dense breast tissue are at a greater risk of developing this dreaded disease. Because dense breasts lack much of the fatty tissue of normal breast tissue, it is more difficult for tumors to show on a typical mammogram. Fatty tissue shows up as white on a … [Read more...]

Clear demographic trends that show an aging and less healthy population requiring more medical care and treatment will drive the U.S. diagnostic imaging market to reach sales of approximately $4.5 billion in 2017. Over the next five years, ultrasound and specialized nuclear medicine systems will drive the growth in the diagnostic imaging industry. According to the … [Read more...]