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Lectures : Most Recent Releases
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Harris L. Cohen, MD, FACR
Harris L. Cohen, MD, FACR
Ultrasound in the Analysis of the Vomiting Neonate
Released: Mar 08, 2010 | Time: 47 min
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5
Mark E. Lockhart, MD, PhD
Mark E. Lockhart, MD, PhD
Epidemiology of AAA Screening
Released: Mar 01, 2010 | Time: 21 min
Part 1 Part 2
 
 
 
 
News Stories
Survey reveals lack of sonography training in Eastern Europe
"survey found over 90% of medical professionals using ultrasound feeling they need more training..." (Diagnostic Imaging)
Ultrasound of temporal arteries recommended for diagnosis of GCA
A recent study recommends use of ultrasonography of temporal arteries in patients with suspected giant cell arteritis (GCA.
Benacerraf Critical of Use of CT for Pelvic Masses in Women
"...doing a CT scan first for female patients with lower abdominal pain is dangerous and wasteful..."
Radiation Risks Prompt Push to Curb CT Scans (Wall Street Journal)
"...federal regulators, radiology groups and hospitals are launching efforts to scale back use of the scans, ... amid growing evidence that they are exposing millions of patients to radiation that may elevate the risk of cancer in the future.
Meta-analysis confirms ultrasound reduces risk of pneumothorax following thoracentesis
"Iatrogenic pneumothorax is a common complication of thoracentesis and frequently requires chest tube insertion. Real-time ultrasonography use is a modifiable factor that reduces the pneumothorax rate."
Consumer ultrasound: Dangerous & irresponsible?
"Will patients ever use handheld ultrasound devices at home?"
Low Risk of DVT After a Single Negative Compression Ultrasound Exam
A report in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that a single lower extremity compression ultrasound examination can be used to exclude proximal and distal deep vein thrombosis.
Studies show breast ultrasound can reduce unnecessary biopsies
"Multiple scientific presentations at the RSNA 2009 meeting showed how careful use of ultrasound could allow imagers to so precisely characterize lesions that women could avoid biopsies". (source: Diagnostic Imaging)
WSJ article on pocket ultrasound scanners
"the manufacturers are betting the convenience will spur their use, opening up a global market GE executives think could be worth $1 billion" (Source: Wall Street Journal)
Study links vehicular exhaust to the progression of atherosclerosis
"People living within 328 feet of an L.A. freeway were found to have twice the average progression of atherosclerosis" (source: LA Times)
Preliminary results suggest association between vascular disease and multiple sclerosis.
Preliminary results of the CTEVT trial "show that narrowing of the extracranial veins, at the very least, is an important association in multiple sclerosis". (Source: sciencedaily.com)
Effectiveness of Achilles tendon therapeutic injections challenged
Small study finds injections comparable to placebo. Findings criticized by some authorities. Source: Ortho Supersite (requires registration for access to article)
Baby born without eyes cited as example of limitations of ultrasound
News articles focus on failure of ultrasound studies to detect absence of eyes. (Source: New York Daily News)
Ultrasound Measurement Of Fetal Adrenal Gland A Better Predictor Of Preterm Birth
Research study shows "...that measuring the fetal zone of the adrenal gland is a better predictor of pre-term birth than measuring cervical length". Source: Medical News Today
Combined Testing Shows Promise for Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer
New research suggests that contrast-enhanced sonography combined with protein analysis could offer an effective means to detect ovarian cancer in its early stage.
Maternal Blood Test to ID Fetal Gender
Maternal blood tests that can identify markers to determine fetal sex have been used for some time but research has shown that the tests have variable levels of accuracy. A new report describes a method that is more reliable than previous techniques.
Special Forces Medics and Portable Ultrasound
Special Forces Group (Airborne) medics benefit from deployment of portable ultrasound to the combat zone.
Scientifically Confirmed: Obesity Hinders Obstetrical Sonography
Experienced sonography professionals are well aware of the impact of patient obesity on their ability to obtain diagnostically adequate data. A recent report provides objective evidence concerning the limitations of obstetrical sonography and the implications it has on patient counseling.
Doppler Ultrasound Improves Outcomes in High-Risk Pregnancies
Use of Doppler ultrasound to examine fetal circulation in high risk pregnancies reduced perinatal death as well as incidence of cesarean section deliveries.
Doppler Ultrasound alone is effective for surveillance of endovascular aneurysm repair.
Doppler Ultrasound surveillance shows substantial cost savings and equivalent efficacy compared with combined computed tomography (CT) and DU surveillance.
HistoSonics receives $11 million to develop tissue ablation system
Company will develop "Histotripsy", ultrasound-induced cavitation to noninvasively ablate tissue. First clinical application will be for BPH.
Canadian Study Finds Pregnant Women Having More Ultrasound Studies Than Recommended
A study published January 4 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that nearly one in five women have four or more ultrasound exams in the second and third trimester.
A Need for Advanced Cardiovascular Sonographers
“…there is a role for a sonographer who can practice at an advanced level in a cardiovascular ultrasound laboratory …”
Short-Term Sonographic Follow-Up of Palpable Breast Lesions
A report in the December issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology suggests that watchful waiting is an appropriate alternative to biopsy of palpable breast lesions that have benign imaging characteristics.
Evaluation of Finger Joint Synovitis Using Power Doppler Ultrasonography
According to a recent report, the serial use of power Doppler ultrasonography can help assess the response to therapy in patients with rheumatoid finger joint synovitis.
Ultrasound Imaging Combined with Elastography for Skin Cancer Detection
High-frequency ultrasound with elastography can help differentiate between cancerous and benign skin conditions, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
Low Frequency Ultrasound Used for Brain Stimulation.
SynSonix is developing a system that uses low-frequency ultrasound to block pain response directly in the brain. The system is being explored for many other applications.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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