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Ultrasound proved to have higher sensitivity but lower specificity. More >> Bacterial Contaminants in Ultrasound Scanning Gel Researchers in Turkey reported on the frequency of bacterial contamination in medical ultrasound coupling gels. Contaminants were far more common in a less expensive brand of gel. This problem has the potential to result in outbreaks of nosocomial infections. More >> Sonographic Method to Assess Small Bowel Disorders Researchers in India have developed an effective sonographic method to evaluate patients with suspected small bowel disorders which complements conventional barium studies. More >> A Potential Paradigm-Shift in Management of Patients With Suspected Pulmonary Emboli A new report in The Lancet suggests that negative multi-slice CT and D-dimer tests can safely exclude pulmonary embolism in patients with a low or intermediate clinical probability and obviates the need for diagnostic sonography scans to rule-out deep vein thrombosis. More >> Laparoscopic HIFU For Treatment of Renal Tumors A European clinical phase I study to evaluate the feasibility of laparoscopic high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation of renal masses had mixed results. More >> Benefits of Breast Sonography Highlighted at This Year’s American Roentgen Ray Society Meeting Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration of lymph nodes and the combination of sonography with mammography were recognized as important diagnostic tools for assessment of patients with known or suspected breast cancers. More >> Impressions from the AIUM The AIUM this year provided a microcosm of the state of the field of Ultrasound. SonoWorld feature author Dan Merton provides an overview of the events and topics of this year's program. More >> Strenuous Exercise Increases Risk of Venous Thrombosis in Elderly The incidence of venous thrombosis increases with age with rates in the elderly as high as 10 per 1000. Contrary to common beliefs, a new report suggests that strenuous physical exercise may be associated with an increased risk for venous thrombosis. More >> Endoscopic Ultrasound Better than CT For Diagnosis of Pancreatic Abnormalities Inconclusive pancreatic CT scans are common. A new study has determined that endoscopic ultrasound imaging can reduce the number of inconclusive diagnostic imaging examinations. More >> AIUM Offers Grant The AIUM Endowment for Education and Research is accepting proposals for funded studies of the costs, accuracy, risks and benefits of ultrasound compared to other imaging modalities. More >> New Journal Articles Available for Download Four new journal articles have been released for download. More >> Power Doppler Imaging Improves Detection of Chronic Tennis Elbow According to a report by sports medicine physicians, the use of power Doppler imaging can improve the diagnosis of chronic tennis elbow and helps differentiate the ailment from other causes of elbow pain. More >> Free CME Credits from Philips The Philips Online Learning Center is offering two free ultrasound case studies with CME credit, (1)Ductal carcinoma in situ and (2)Gout. More >> Cervical Length in Mid-Pregnancy Could Predict the Need For Cesarean Delivery A short cervix in mid-pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of preterm birth but the importance of a long cervix is not well understood. A recent report suggests that patients who have a long cervix in the middle of their pregnancy are more likely to require cesarean sections. More >> High-Resolution Sonography Helps Stage Tongue Cancer Researchers are investigating the use of sonography to improve the assessment of tongue cancer. The diagnostic technique has the potential to enhance treatment, reduce recurrence and improve patient survival. More >> Ultrasound Contrast Not Linked to Higher Death Rates in Cardiac Patients A retrospective review that compared death rates of patients who received echocardiography exams with and without ultrasound contrast was performed. It found no significant difference in death rates within twenty-four hours of the imaging exams between the two groups. More >> Ultrasound-Guidance Improves Endoscopic Therapy for Gastrointestinal Bleeding A recent report indicates that endoscopic therapy using ultrasound-guidance may offer a more precise treatment alternative for selected patients with gastrointestinal bleeding. More >> Report Recommends Routine Scanning For Vasa Previa Vasa previa affects approximately 1 in 2500 deliveries. A recent report recommends that evaluation to exclude this entity should be part of the routine sonogram performed on all near-term patients. More >> New Klein Report on the Hand-Carried Ultrasound Market The hand carried ultrasound market, the fastest growing segment in the industry, is expected to grow approximately 20% in the United States and 15% internationally over the next five years. More >> Fifty Years Ago Ian Donald’s Group Described Their Experiences With Ultrasound in The Lancet The Lancet report on the clinical use of ultrasound imaging is considered a landmark paper that introduced many medical professionals to the modality. More >> What Can We Learn From Animals? Scientists in the United Kingdom hope to exploit the amazing powers of echolocation possessed by dolphins and other animals to develop new medical ultrasound technologies. More >> Sonography on the Spot Physicians in Italy believe they may have identified, with endovaginal sonography, the elusive- some would say nonexistent- female G-spot thought to be responsible for triggering vaginal orgasms. More >> Expanding Ultrasound Market in Southern Africa Ultrasound imaging is one of the most cost-effective imaging modalities available. In Sub-Saharan Africa economic growth and charitable donations are improving healthcare which, in turn, is creating growth in the diagnostic medical ultrasound market. More >> Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy for Lung Cancer Staging Mediastinoscopy is considered the best method to stage patients with lung cancer, but the procedure is invasive, expensive and requires general anesthesia. A new report suggests that ultrasound-guided transesophageal and endobronchial lymph node biopsies could offer a viable alternative. More >> Should Cervical Length Measurements be Included in All Obstetrical Sonograms? In the United States about one in eight babies is born prematurely. Several studies suggest that the number of premature births could be reduced by routinely including measurements of the cervical length during all sonograms done in the second and third trimesters. More >> Sonographic Detection of Traumatic Pneumothorax A recent report indicates that sonography is nearly as accurate as CT for the detection of occult traumatic pneumothorax. The researchers suggest that evaluation of the thorax should be included during FAST exams in every chest trauma patient. More >> Computer Aided Diagnosis For Prostate Sonography Urologic ultrasound product manufacturer B-K Medical will incorporate HistoScanningTM tissue characterization software to enhance the diagnostic potential of transrectal prostate sonography. More >> Contrast-Enhanced Sonography for Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cancer is difficult to detect in its early stages. In most cases the disease is only diagnosed when it is at an advanced stage. Now, a clinical trial is investigating the use of contrast-enhanced sonography as a non-invasive means to detect the deadly disease. More >> What’s in That Amniotic Fluid? Perhaps the womb is not the sterile environment we thought it was. A recent report indicates that in some cases the sludgy debris seen with sonography in the amniotic fluid is a bacterial biofilm. More >> Sonographic Experience Impacts Gynecologic Care A study done in the United Kingdom found that improving the quality of sonographic training could reduce the number of missed diagnoses which may lead to less unnecessary surgeries on women with suspected ovarian cancer. More >>