Medicine is an ever-evolving field; changes in medical practice can be made due to advances in technology, new knowledge, or even, as we have observed with the COVID-19 virus, in response to evolving pathogens or medical conditions.
Category Archives: Ultrasound
Ultrasound technology is a non-invasive medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create detailed images of internal organs and structures in the body.
It is widely used in obstetrics and gynecology to monitor the growth and development of a fetus during pregnancy. Ultrasound is also commonly used to diagnose and monitor conditions such as gallstones, kidney stones, and certain types of tumors.
The procedure is painless and does not use ionizing radiation, making it a safe and effective diagnostic tool. It can also be used for therapeutic purposes such as physical therapy and wound healing.
Overall, ultrasound is an essential tool for modern medicine, helping doctors to diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions.
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May
May
Your doctor is sending your for an ultrasound. You have your referral, you’ve called Accurate Imaging Diagnostics to set up an appointment, and that’s it…right? For the most part, yes.
But, for some ultrasounds you may be required to prepare.
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May
May
Transcranial ultrasound stimulation (tUS) has recently been gaining popularity as a means to modulate brain circuits.
It has a wide variety of clinical and neuroscience applications, while other options for brain stimulation are limited.
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Aug
Aug
A new optical ultrasound needle developed by researchers at UCL and Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is allowing soft tissues inside the patient to be imaged in real-time. The team has been developing this technology in a clinical setting for over four years. Keyhole surgery? Minimally invasive surgery, or keyhole surgery, is a surgical […]
Accurate Imaging Diagnostics, Ultrasound
MICROBUBBLES PLUS ULTRASOUND COULD REPLACE BIOPSY FOR CANCER DETECTION
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Nov
Nov
A research team led by the Stanford University School of Medicine has confirmed the safety of intravenously-administered microbubbles for ultrasound-guided cancer detection, resulting in optimism for a future of greater diagnostic precision with fewer unnecessary biopsies. The novel study led by Jurgen Willmann MD, a professor of radiology at Stanford, was published online in the Journal […]
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Nov
Nov
The increased awareness of breast cancer is an indication that public health awareness campaigns are indeed educating the masses on the risks and early detection and treatment options for the disease. However, it is unfortunate that some messages do not receive adequate attention. Detecting breast cancer One of these messages is that sometimes, an ultrasound […]