Articles Tagged With: ultrasound
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Electrophysiology, Muscle Ultrasound, and MRI in the Diagnosis of Neuromuscular Disorders
To accomplish accurate diagnosis of nerve and muscle disorders, clinical collaboration with ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging experts is invaluable and can provide critically important information beyond electrophysiology.
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Lung Ultrasound Score Can Adequately Diagnose Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
In this prospective, observational study, lung ultrasound showed comparable diagnostic performance to standard diagnostics but better accuracy.
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Focused Ultrasound Ablation of the Subthalamic Nucleus for Parkinson’s Disease Tremor
This paper demonstrated the long-term efficacy and safety of unilateral magnetic resonance imaging-guided high-frequency ultrasound subthalamotomy for Parkinson’s disease patients with motor fluctuations and dyskinesia three years after the procedure.
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Ultrasound to Detect Endometrial Cancer and Endometrial Intraepithelial Neoplasia in Patients Without Abnormal Bleeding
In women without abnormal uterine bleeding undergoing transvaginal ultrasound, endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia or endometrial cancer was associated with a thicker endometrium, heterogenous echotexture, more frequent endometrial cysts, and increased vascularity.
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Few Malpractice Claims Involve Ultrasound
Point-of-care ultrasound has been proven to improve patient care and outcomes in many ways. But novice users express fear of litigation as a barrier.
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Self-Assessment of Gestational Duration Among People Seeking Abortion
In a national sample of people seeking abortion, broadening screening questions beyond last menstrual period to self-assess gestational duration improves accuracy in determining eligibility for medication abortion using a 70-day threshold. In-person ultrasound may not be necessary.
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Study: Screening Patients for History/Risk Is Safe, Effective for Medication Abortion
New research with data from 3,779 patients who obtained medication abortions revealed that providers could safely eliminate screening with ultrasonography and/or pelvic examination. Simply using their clinic’s history screening questions about pregnancy duration and ectopic pregnancy risk was enough to ensure safety and efficacy of medication abortions. -
Research Shows Ultrasound Is Not Necessary for Medication Abortion
Researchers suggest reproductive health providers could offer patients a faster, less expensive medication abortion via telemedicine. Study findings show that omitting the pre-abortion ultrasound does not appear to compromise safety or result in more ongoing pregnancies. -
Focused Ultrasound in Parkinson’s Disease: Going Beyond Tremor
In this randomized controlled trial, patients with asymmetric Parkinson’s disease were assigned to noninvasive, focused ultrasound-mediated subthalamotomy or sham procedure. The authors reported improved motor function in the focused ultrasound group, with adverse events including weakness, dyskinesia, and gait disturbances.
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Surviving Spouse Awarded $1.1 Million for Patient’s Delayed Cancer Diagnosis
Although the parties disputed several essential facts in this case, one important, incontrovertible fact was the patient missed several follow-up appointments, failed to schedule tests recommended by the care providers, and thus contributed to her injuries. Physicians and care providers only have so much ability to compel patients to seek treatment.