Sentences with phrase «by use of an ultrasound»

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Three such examples are Aimsio, a digital ticketing software that streamlines field operations by enabling users to file reports, dispatch resources and track project progress all from one central location; DarkVision, which developed a new ultrasound technology that allows companies to create 3D images of the inside of oil wells, enabling them to make more informed and cost - effective production decisions; and Unsist, which uses artificial intelligence to help oil and gas companies make better production and operational choices.

I agree, she was subverting the standard of care throughout the entire pregnancy by not using the first trimester US date at the time of the ultrasound.

By adding such a layer to the sound source of an ultrasound machine, he was able to destroy 99.9 percent of the spores in a colony of Bacillus thuringiensis, a relative of anthrax, without the use of any contact medium.

A fundamental error, according to several epidemiologists, is that Tsuda compared the results of the Fukushima survey, which used advanced ultrasound devices that detect otherwise unnoticeable growths, with the roughly three cases of thyroid cancer per million found by traditional clinical examinations of patients who have lumps or symptoms.

The findings are the result of Annelien Rigolle's interdisciplinary doctoral research, supervised by Professor Imogen Foubert, who specialises in fat crystallisation, and Professor Koen Van Den Abeele, who's an expert in the use of ultrasound for non-destructive testing of materials such as composites, metals, and concrete.

The study entitled «Feasibility of photoacoustic / ultrasound imaging of synovitis in finger joints using a point - of - care system» was conducted and published by Pim van den Berg, Khalid Daoudi and Wiendelt Steenbergen from the University of Twente research institute MIRA in cooperation with rheumatologist Hein Moens of Ziekenhuis group Twente.

He is also concerned about China, which prohibits gene - editing of embryos but does not strictly enforce similar rules, as shown by failed attempts to curb the use of ultrasound for sex selection and to stamp out unauthorized stem - cell clinics.

They will see more efficient use of comprehensive, consultative ultrasound as well - guided by focused sonography and not limited by physical examination alone.

In a session characterised by angry exchanges with their critics, Antinori and Zavos told the panel how they intend to avoid the health problems often seen in animal clones by using cutting edge technologies such as pre-implantation genetic diagnosis which detects genetic defects, and ultrasound which can be used to monitor the development of the fetus in the womb.

Compared with expensive, bulky, ultrasound machines of the past, the authors say that «Hand - held ultrasound devices introduced an alternative concept of relatively inexpensive, easy - to - use machines which could generate images interpretable by a wider spectrum of clinicians at the point of care.

Physicians would administer the photoacoustic molecules to the patient, either by injecting into a vein or directly to a tumor site, then use the modified ultrasound machine to visualize the area of interest.

«By taking pictures of abdominal fat in early pregnancy using ultrasound during routine clinical visits, we could identify women with high levels of abdominal fat who may be at risk of developing gestational diabetes later on,» said De Souza.

The current studies are far less invasive, using surface ultrasound directed at the site of the clot from outside the body, which could potentially be performed by a medical technician.

For the purpose of this study, a team of geologists from the Nanjing University, China, and the University of Illinois studied the echoes generated by seismic waves produced during earthquakes to scan below the surface of Earth, much like an ultrasound is used to see inside patients.

Those vibrations are picked up by sensors and used to assemble an image of the tissue's internal structures in a process similar to ultrasound imaging.

Likewise, prenatal diagnosis by ultrasound, amniocentesis, etc is such a valuable tool for women who want information, especially for those who are using that information for birth plans — ESPECIALLY in the case of a baby with a birth defect.

The gluteus maximus is one of the largest muscles in the body by thickness, with some measurements in living subjects using ultrasound reaching 25.0 ± 2.98 mm (Ikezoe et al. 2011a; 2011b; Fukumoto et al. 2012).

In many cases we are able to avoid surgery by using the ultrasound to assist in aspirate needle biopsies of internal organs or masses to make a diagnosis.

In physical rehabilitation, therapeutic ultrasound heats deep tissues and can be used to improve the extensibility of connective tissues, decrease pain and muscle spasms, promote tissue healing, and improve the quality of scar tissue.30 Therapeutic ultrasound units generate an ultrasound wave by applying an electric field to an array of piezoelectric crystals located on the transducer surface.

Using sound waves, ultrasound produces a real - time moving picture of your pet's organs that allows us to visualize objects that can not be detected by X-rays alone.

Although an x-ray can be used to exclude other types of stones, urate stones can not typically be seen using x-rays and must be evaluated by ultrasound.

Acupuncture points can also be stimulated without the use of needles, using techniques known as acupressure, moxibustion, cupping, or by the application of heat, cold, water, laser, ultrasound, or other means at the discretion of the practitioner.

Dr. Mathai: While doing my undergraduate studies, I was intrigued by the ultrasounds capabilities yet perturbed by its limited use in practice, mostly attributed to the lack of practical skills in image interpretation.

We are able to practice a high level of internal medicine with the use of ultrasound performed by a nationally recognized board certified radiology specialist.

This technology requires technical skills that are typically not offered by veterinary practices and includes aspiration of immature or mature eggs from mares using ultrasound - guided transvaginal aspiration (TVA) of follicles, in vitro culture of the eggs, micromanipulation and microinjection of eggs with a single selected sperm, and embryo culture in the laboratory, with freezing, and transfer of embryos to synchronized recipient mares.

«Until this test was available, often we would have to wait for cancer to develop to the point where the signs became obvious and the cancer mass was detectable either by feeling the lump in your dog, or through the use of radiology procedures such as X-ray and ultrasound,» Nice says.

The procedure consists of cleaning the teeth by scraping the tartar build up using manual tools or ultrasound.

Most of the time, a presumptive diagnosis is made by a cardiologist based on the location and appearance of the tumor, using an ultrasound of the heart (echocardiogram).

Every ultrasound at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center is performed by one of our specially - trained veterinarians using state - of - the - art equipment at our facility.

By using a combination of clinical signs, blood tests and ultrasound, a strong suspicion that pancreatitis is affecting your cat can be attained.

These conditions are diagnosed by testing the urine and through an examination of the urinary tract using x-rays, ultrasound or an endoscope (probe inserted through the urethra).

Confirmation of dog's pregnancy can be easily determined by feeling the uterus, using an ultrasound or taking a blood test.

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In order to ditch the bezel, the proximity sensor is replaced by ultrasound, the earpiece is replaced by a piezoelectric speaker that uses the metal frame to generate sound and the front - facing camera takes its place at the bottom of the device (which can be flipped for easier selfie use).

Ultrasound Technicians obtain images of patients» internal organs by using sonographic scanners.

The duet pen uses ultrasound, detected by built - in microphones positioned around the tip of the pen, to triangulate its position around the device and record what you write to within a fine degree of accuracy.