Sentences with phrase «uses ultrasound imaging»

Mark Kittleson, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, and his colleagues at the University of California, Davis, determined that HCM is an autosomal dominant inherited disease in Maine Coon Cats, and established guidelines for diagnosis of HCM using ultrasound imaging of the heart.

Their work described the pathology associated with the defect and enabled affected cats to be detected using ultrasound imaging of the kidneys.

Then, the researchers measured the thickness of the carotid artery using ultrasound imaging.

Not exact matches

Ultrasound technology is best known for its use in imaging technology, in which sound waves help doctors get a sense of what's going on inside the body.

But the clarity and precision of modern imaging, as well as more frequent use of ultrasound during pregnancy, makes it less likely that a twin would remain hidden.

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.

The FDA warns against having ultrasounds for fun (as opposed to for medical reasons), since such three - dimensional imaging machines use higher power than the typical ultrasound machines at your doctor's office.

Two other commonly used imaging techniques — magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound — often supplement mammography to detect breast cancer but are not yet reliable enough to be used by themselves for screening.

Physicians in the recent trial used a targeted approach to evaluate prostate cancer that combines MR imaging and transrectal ultrasound fusion guided prostate biopsy.

Investigators used the UroNav system, which combines MRI and ultrasound imaging to better identify areas not revealed by the standard, 12 - core biopsy procedure.

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.

All participants underwent an extensive physical work - up, including data collection for anthropometrics, blood sampling, hepatological imaging using abdominal ultrasound and Fibroscan ®, which quantitatively measures liver stiffness.

Doctors currently rely on external ultrasound probes combined with pre-operative imaging scans to visualise soft tissue and organs during keyhole procedures as the miniature surgical instruments used do not support internal ultrasound imaging.

The team developed the all - optical ultrasound imaging technology for use in a clinical setting over four years.

A clinical ultrasound imaging device (General Electric LOGIQe) was used, with the ultrasound probe applied at the scalp overlying the brain's temporal and frontal cortex (visible on the imaging screen).

The use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or ultrasound can be helpful when identifying and diagnosing peroneal tendon injuries and disorders.

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.

Seeking to develop something small, yet powerful, Baud and colleagues turned to ultrasound, an imaging technology that uses high - frequency sound waves to capture moving images of structures inside the body.

The first, Doppler ultrasound imaging, involves irradiating tissue with ultrasound waves; the waves that reflect off flowing blood acquire a Doppler shift, which can be used to pick out blood and calculate its speed.

«This is the first acoustic reporter gene for use in ultrasound imaging,» says Shapiro.

Non-ionizing radiation is in lasers, light beams and waves that are used to make ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging.

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 ARM method, on the other hand, uses a gentle acoustic wave generated by a similar power as ultrasound imaging and at a lower frequency.

«More efforts, such as clinical decision support, are needed to reduce unnecessary cardiac stress testing,» Dr. Ladapo concludes, suggesting greater use of stress testing without radiological imaging, such as regular exercise treadmill tests or stress testing with ultrasound imaging as opposed to CT imaging.

One unit used bedside ultrasound as the standard of care for diagnosis; the second used conventional imaging, such as x-rays and CT scans, as its standard of care in diagnosis.

Nanoparticles made with a shell of silica (SiO2) and a core of radiopaque tantalum oxide (TaOx) are used to make a tissue adhesive and visible to ultrasound, X-ray, and fluorescent imaging.

Since ultrasound is less expensive than commonly used imaging methods like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the technique could be useful in lowering the costs to patients being treated for cancer.

Ultrasound, also called sonography, is an imaging method that uses high - frequency sound waves to produce images that lead to diagnosis and treatment of many diseases and medical conditions.

«Avoidance of these complications may be a consequence of improved safety using real - time visualization and imaging of the pleura with ultrasound,» Dr. Stefanovich and coauthors write.

The procedure, known as MRI - guided HIFU, uses magnetic - resonance imaging to focus heat - generating, high - intensity ultrasound onto these growths.

Researchers at DTU have led the field for 20 years in developing the imaging technique used in ultrasound scanners, e.g. for scanning of pregnant...

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.

In addition to rehabilitative ultrasound imaging, the Educator can be used at home.

Advanced lameness and prepurchase exams, diagnostic imaging using digital radiographs and ultrasound, shockwave, and the latest stem cell and platelet rich plasma therapy include a few of the sports medicine services.

Ultrasound imaging looks closely at a specific site whereas radiology is used to see the big picture.

We frequently use local imaging consultants for ultrasound and endoscopy services and other advanced imaging diagnostics.

Veterinary diagnostic imaging includes radiographs (x-rays), ultrasound, MRIs and CT scans, all of which are used as diagnostic tools to collect information on your dog's health.

A dog ultrasound is the second most common type of diagnostic imaging tool veterinarians use to diagnose a dog's medical condition.

Veterinary diagnostic imaging includes radiographs (x-rays), ultrasound, MRIs and CT scans, all of which are used as diagnostic tools to collect information on your cat's health.

Today, AMC's Diagnostic Imaging Service uses not only traditional x-rays but also ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scans, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnostic evaluation of paImaging Service uses not only traditional x-rays but also ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scans, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnostic evaluation of paimaging (MRI) in the diagnostic evaluation of patients.

Your veterinarian also may use an ultrasound or imaging test to see what might be going on in your cat's bladder.

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Ultrasound technology uses sound waves to produce real - time imaging of your pet's internal organs, including the heart, liver, spleen, gallbladder, GI tract, bladder, and kidneys.

A veterinarian will suggest use of ultrasound imaging when a cat, dog or other pet has a problem in his blood work, may have internal bleeding or repeated infections, has aspirated or swallowed a foreign object or whenever the doctor wishes to see inside the animal without using x-rays.

Further diagnostics using X-rays, ECGs and / or ultrasound imaging may be required if a murmur is found.

E.I. Medical Imaging, a leading company manufacturing portable ultrasound systems for veterinary use has released the i3 video headset.

There are other tests that have been used to support the diagnosis though, including BAER hearing tests, CT scans, ultrasound, and even infrared imaging.

Diagnostic radiology (digital imaging using x-rays) services include ultrasound, nuclear medicine, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) imaging services.

E.I. Medical Imaging has launched the i3 video headset for use with the company's portable veterinary ultrasound systems.

Imaging of your pet's internal organs using a radiograph (X-ray) or ultrasound is a helpful tool in determining the cause of vomiting.