Contrast ultrasound reveals unique COVID-19 lung findings May 21, 2020 -- Contrast-enhanced ultrasound scans revealed patterns in the lung not typically associated with pneumonia in three Italian patients with COVID-19, according to a report published on May 12 in the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.Read More
Tongue ultrasound may identify obstructive sleep apnea May 21, 2020 -- Tongue stiffness measured by shear-wave elastography ultrasound may be able to help identify patients with obstructive sleep apnea while they're awake, according to the findings of a pilot study published on May 10 in Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology.Read More
With a national reporting standard for breast density across the U.S. on the near horizon, ultrasound is poised to play a greater role as an adjunct to mammography in screening, along with other imaging modalities. Read more