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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Q&A: William Zoghbi breaks down the future of echocardiography

In a new interview, former ACC and ASE President William A. Zoghbi, MD, reviews some of the biggest trends in cardiac ultrasound.

February 24, 2022
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Key factors that lead to missed outpatient ultrasound appointments

Being part of a marginalized racial or ethnic group, along with insurance status, are significantly associated with such "imaging missed care opportunities." 

January 13, 2022
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Telerobotic ultrasound improves imaging access to underserved communities

Most examinations successfully answered clinical questions, doctors reported in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

January 13, 2022
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GE Healthcare finalizes $1.45 billion acquisition in bid to broaden ultrasound business

The imaging industry giant is acquiring BK Medical from Altaris Capital Partners in an all-cash deal, boosting its ultrasound portfolio to a $3B business line.

December 22, 2021
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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. 

October 26, 2021
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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.

October 22, 2021
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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. 

October 12, 2021
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AI firm targeting ultrasound with 100 times greater sensitivity raises $25M

DeepSight hopes to broaden the list of uses for US, supplanting “more costly and less accessible” modalities such as CT or MRI. 

October 11, 2021
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Medicare drops AUC requirement for advanced imaging, ASNC celebrates

"This was an unneeded burden, which was solely adding to the administrative hassles of medicine," said American Society of Nuclear Cardiology President Larry Phillips.

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Cardiology, radiology groups urge insurance provider to rethink imaging policy

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound. 

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Radiology AI company gains FDA clearance for new CT offerings focused on PE, stroke

The newly approved AI models are designed to improve the detection of pulmonary embolisms and strokes in patients who undergo CT scans.

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