ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGY

Nov 06 2025HEALTH

Finding the Best Way to Map Lymphatic Vessels Before Surgery

Lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) is a surgery that needs careful planning. Doctors need to know exactly where the lymphatic vessels are. This study looked at two methods to find these vessels before surgery: high-frequency ultrasound (HFUS) and indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescent lymphography. HFUS uses sound waves to create images of the body. It is like a regula...

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Apr 05 2025HEALTH

How Sound Waves Could Change Liver Disease Detection

Liver issues are serious business. They often show up without clear warnings. One type, steatotic liver disease, is quite widespread. Doctors have been using ultrasound scans to identify it. However, a new approach is gaining attention. It's called ultrasound attenuation coefficient measurement. This method uses sound waves to gauge the amount of fat in the liver. It...

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Mar 16 2025HEALTH

Prostate Cancer Treatment: The Importance of Quality Assurance

Prostate cancer treatment has seen significant advancements, with prostate brachytherapy emerging as a key method. This procedure uses ultrasound to precisely place radioactive seeds into the prostate. The success of this treatment heavily relies on the accuracy of the ultrasound equipment. This is where quality assurance (QA) steps in. QA is about ensuring that the ...

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Fat Facts: What Ultrasound Can and Can't Tell Us

Ultrasound technology is a powerful tool for mapping out where fat is stored in the body. It's a big deal in the world of body composition. It's important to know where fat is stored because it can affect health risks. For example, fat around the belly is different from fat on the hips. The former is linked to more health issues. Ultrasound can show this without any ...

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