Sentences with phrase «ultrasound studies using»

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Studies have shown improved accuracy with the use of ultrasound to guide injections into joints.

A study published in 2005 used ultrasound to look at the position of more than 1,500 babies of first - time mothers over the course of labor.

Ultrasound studies have shown that the tongue movements used by tongue - tied babies are qualitatively different from those used by by babies who are not tongue - tied.

Our expert pediatric nephrologists also provide thorough evaluations using blood work, urine studies and renal ultrasounds, as required.

Studies have shown that trying to use ultrasounds or other imaging to guesstimate whether the baby (or babies) will fit through mom's pelvis doesn't help the birth outcome.

Studies published since then (which also used ultrasound to confirm position) also show that a baby's position at the onset of labor does not predict his position at birth.

The studies used ultrasound and detected the grimacing faces of the fetuses.

A commercial ultrasound can take an hour or more to get a keepsake - able image of your baby, and there are no studies that have examined the effects of frequent or sustained use of ultrasound on a growing fetus.

One study found brain hemorrhages in mouse fetuses exposed to pulsed ultrasound at doses similar to those used on human babies.

More studies are needed before the innovation can be picked up by ultrasound manufacturers and used in healthcare facilities.

Studies using ultrasound have shown that fetuses exhibit REM sleep as early as the 23rd week of gestation.

Targeted biopsy using new fusion technology that combines magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with ultrasound is more effective than standard biopsy in detecting high - risk prostate cancer, according to a large - scale study published today in JAMA.

«Our study shows the significant impact of adding carotid plaque measurement using vascular ultrasound and coronary calcium scoring with CT scan to our conventional assessment for cardiovascular disease,» says Roxana Mehran, MD, the study's co-lead author and Director of Interventional Cardiovascular Research and Clinical Trials at the Zena and Michael A. Weiner Cardiovascular Institute at Mount Sinai Heart at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Magnani and her colleagues studied the Texas faults using images of the subsurface similar to ultrasound scans.

UCLA psychologist Martin Monti, an expert on consciousness who has used ultrasound directed at the thalamus to awaken a coma patient, said the French study seemed solid but somewhat vague on how much the patient improved.

Scientists in the multi-site study were the first in the U.S. to use ultrasound - guided therapy to take a tissue biopsy in the affected joint.

«The optical ultrasound needle is perfect for procedures where there is a small tissue target that is hard to see during keyhole surgery using current methods and missing it could have disastrous consequences,» said Dr Malcolm Finlay, study co-lead and consultant cardiologist at QMUL and Barts Heart Centre.

Ultrasound technologies make visible what remains hidden from our naked eyes: Physicians study tissue changes in our bodies with the aid of sonography; submarines equipped use sonar systems to get their bearings in the darkness of the deep sea; and for materials and components testing, ultrasound provides a non-destructive alternative to costly technologies that are not real - timUltrasound technologies make visible what remains hidden from our naked eyes: Physicians study tissue changes in our bodies with the aid of sonography; submarines equipped use sonar systems to get their bearings in the darkness of the deep sea; and for materials and components testing, ultrasound provides a non-destructive alternative to costly technologies that are not real - timultrasound provides a non-destructive alternative to costly technologies that are not real - time capable.

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.

Carol Gillis, a longtime veterinarian and researcher who specializes in soft - tissue injuries in racehorses, says that the more than 22,000 ultrasound images she has captured in her studies and clinical practice have convinced her that with a tightly regimented exercise program, tendons and ligaments will heal, producing strong, well - organized fibers — all without the use of stem cells.

This does not happen in procedures using the CUSA (Cavitron Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator) ultrasound device, as study leader Shahrokh Shariat, Head of the University Department of Urology at the MedUni Vienna and Vienna General Hospital, explains: «With the CUSA ultrasound device, the kidney continues to be perfused with blood during the surgical procedure.

Some at the workshop hope to adapt ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging techniques now used to study the heart and brain to measure blood flow and oxygenation in the placenta.

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.

The careful choice of the pig model as well as use of readily available microbubbles and ultrasound was instrumental in studies moving to clinical trials.

A new study shows that the use of ultrasound testing rather than x-rays or CT scans in the ICU reduces patient radiation exposure and lowers costs of care.

One example: In 2000, NASA recruited Scott Dulchavsky, the chairman of surgery at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, to study how a portable ultrasound machine could be used to diagnose possible health problems that could occur on the ISS.

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.

Less â $ œdisturbed flowâ $ should mean better heart healing for the patient down the road. The study uses OCT (optical coherence tomography) and IVUS (intravascular ultrasound) to monitor the blood vessel and see how healing is affected by fluid dynamics after stent placement.

Indeed, performing X-Ray or ultrasounds on the same animals all along a study avoid the use of several groups euthanized every week as done many years ago.

«Several new blood tests are being studied to see if they can detect liver cancer earlier than using by using AFP and ultrasound,» Fong said.

This study looked at 13,148 participants using an ultrasound to measure arterial wall thickness.

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.

In that same year, DCA sponsored a study in which ultrasound was used to detect bladder stones in Dalmatians.

«We hope to use focused ultrasound to non-invasively destroy tumors and to disrupt tumor cell membranes and stimulate a dog's own immune system to fight the cancer,» said the study's director, assistant professor Jeffrey Ruth, DVM, MS, DABVP, DACVR.

The Focused Ultrasound Foundation will expand into animal health in 2018 when the Virginia - Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine studies the use of high - intensity ultrasound to treat naturally occurring sarcomas and mast cell tumorUltrasound Foundation will expand into animal health in 2018 when the Virginia - Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine studies the use of high - intensity ultrasound to treat naturally occurring sarcomas and mast cell tumorultrasound to treat naturally occurring sarcomas and mast cell tumors in dogs.

Recent information from human studies have shown that non-surgical treatment using either high - powered ultrasound (extracorporeal shockwave therapy; ESWT) or laser therapy (i.e. cold laser) in combination with rehabilitation exercises may be able to stimulate and improve the natural healing process of tendons.

Ultrasonography is a type of diagnostic technique that uses ultrasound waves to produce an imaging study.

They can be detected by an ultrasound examination or with a radiographic contrast study, a special x-ray technique that uses dye or contrast material to outline the stones within the bladder.

Other tests that may be used include: ultrasound, specialized radiologic studies (e.g. nuclear scan, CT or MRI scan, dye contrast studies), bone marrow aspirate, lymph node aspirate, endoscopy (direct examination of the stomach, colon, or lung with a specialized scope & camera), and immunologic studies.

A pilot study evaluating the use of cervical ultrasound to confirm endotracheal intubation in dogs.

Using a grant from the CCAH, the team conducted a study of ultrasound anatomy on 14 healthy bearded dragons — six females and eight males, all between 6 and 11 months of age.

EXPERIENCE Radiology Technologist September 2008 - September 2009 Godwin Corporation, Tripler Army Medical Center, HI Proficient in all clerical aspects of radiology to include patient check - in, informed consent, and use of CHCS and PACS programs Fluoroscopic exams to include pediatric and adult barium enemas, esophagrams, G.I. studies, VCUG's, HSG's, and modified barium swallows Use of portable C - arm in operating room procedures to include orthopedic, spinal, abdominal, urologic, vascular, and interventional radiology cases Operation of stationary C - arm in upper and lower extremity arthrogram studies and lumbar punctures Preparation of contrast material for gastrointestinal, gynecological, urologic, intravenous and intra-arterial studies Inpatient and outpatient diagnostic x-rays to include upper and lower extremities, cranium, chest and abdomen Proficient in emergency patient care protocol to include CPR, oxygen administration, suction and use of monitoring systems such as EKG and blood pressure equipment Adherence to all radiation protection standards in accordance with ALARA Instruction of Army Radiology students in all aspects of radiography Radiology Specialist (Active Duty) February 2008 - July 2008 U.S. Army, Tripler Army Medical Center, HI Diagnostic radiographic imaging using digital, portable, C - arm and plain film systems Fluoroscopic, orthopedic and operating room radiography utilizing GE, Siemens, Canon, and Fuji equipment Interventional procedures to include aortograms, peripheral and cerebral angiography, venography, femoral runoffs, arthrograms, fistulagrams and lumbar punctures Preparation and set up of sterile field and instruments for interventional and fluoroscopic procedures using proper sterile technique Proper set up and use of intra-arterial and intravenous injector systems Experience with reconstruction, subtraction, road mapping and duplication of digital images Orientation to additional radiology modalities such as ultrasound, MRI, nuclear medicine, CT and mammogrause of CHCS and PACS programs Fluoroscopic exams to include pediatric and adult barium enemas, esophagrams, G.I. studies, VCUG's, HSG's, and modified barium swallows Use of portable C - arm in operating room procedures to include orthopedic, spinal, abdominal, urologic, vascular, and interventional radiology cases Operation of stationary C - arm in upper and lower extremity arthrogram studies and lumbar punctures Preparation of contrast material for gastrointestinal, gynecological, urologic, intravenous and intra-arterial studies Inpatient and outpatient diagnostic x-rays to include upper and lower extremities, cranium, chest and abdomen Proficient in emergency patient care protocol to include CPR, oxygen administration, suction and use of monitoring systems such as EKG and blood pressure equipment Adherence to all radiation protection standards in accordance with ALARA Instruction of Army Radiology students in all aspects of radiography Radiology Specialist (Active Duty) February 2008 - July 2008 U.S. Army, Tripler Army Medical Center, HI Diagnostic radiographic imaging using digital, portable, C - arm and plain film systems Fluoroscopic, orthopedic and operating room radiography utilizing GE, Siemens, Canon, and Fuji equipment Interventional procedures to include aortograms, peripheral and cerebral angiography, venography, femoral runoffs, arthrograms, fistulagrams and lumbar punctures Preparation and set up of sterile field and instruments for interventional and fluoroscopic procedures using proper sterile technique Proper set up and use of intra-arterial and intravenous injector systems Experience with reconstruction, subtraction, road mapping and duplication of digital images Orientation to additional radiology modalities such as ultrasound, MRI, nuclear medicine, CT and mammograUse of portable C - arm in operating room procedures to include orthopedic, spinal, abdominal, urologic, vascular, and interventional radiology cases Operation of stationary C - arm in upper and lower extremity arthrogram studies and lumbar punctures Preparation of contrast material for gastrointestinal, gynecological, urologic, intravenous and intra-arterial studies Inpatient and outpatient diagnostic x-rays to include upper and lower extremities, cranium, chest and abdomen Proficient in emergency patient care protocol to include CPR, oxygen administration, suction and use of monitoring systems such as EKG and blood pressure equipment Adherence to all radiation protection standards in accordance with ALARA Instruction of Army Radiology students in all aspects of radiography Radiology Specialist (Active Duty) February 2008 - July 2008 U.S. Army, Tripler Army Medical Center, HI Diagnostic radiographic imaging using digital, portable, C - arm and plain film systems Fluoroscopic, orthopedic and operating room radiography utilizing GE, Siemens, Canon, and Fuji equipment Interventional procedures to include aortograms, peripheral and cerebral angiography, venography, femoral runoffs, arthrograms, fistulagrams and lumbar punctures Preparation and set up of sterile field and instruments for interventional and fluoroscopic procedures using proper sterile technique Proper set up and use of intra-arterial and intravenous injector systems Experience with reconstruction, subtraction, road mapping and duplication of digital images Orientation to additional radiology modalities such as ultrasound, MRI, nuclear medicine, CT and mammogrause of monitoring systems such as EKG and blood pressure equipment Adherence to all radiation protection standards in accordance with ALARA Instruction of Army Radiology students in all aspects of radiography Radiology Specialist (Active Duty) February 2008 - July 2008 U.S. Army, Tripler Army Medical Center, HI Diagnostic radiographic imaging using digital, portable, C - arm and plain film systems Fluoroscopic, orthopedic and operating room radiography utilizing GE, Siemens, Canon, and Fuji equipment Interventional procedures to include aortograms, peripheral and cerebral angiography, venography, femoral runoffs, arthrograms, fistulagrams and lumbar punctures Preparation and set up of sterile field and instruments for interventional and fluoroscopic procedures using proper sterile technique Proper set up and use of intra-arterial and intravenous injector systems Experience with reconstruction, subtraction, road mapping and duplication of digital images Orientation to additional radiology modalities such as ultrasound, MRI, nuclear medicine, CT and mammogrause of intra-arterial and intravenous injector systems Experience with reconstruction, subtraction, road mapping and duplication of digital images Orientation to additional radiology modalities such as ultrasound, MRI, nuclear medicine, CT and mammography