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Doppler ultrasound
Doppler ultrasound (dop-ler) n. a diagnostic technique utilizing the fact that the frequency of sound or light waves changes when they are reflected from a moving surface. It is used to study the flow in blood vessels and the movement of blood in the heart. The frequency detector may be part of the ultrasound imaging probe, which displays an image of the anatomy on a monitor. Simultaneously, the Doppler signal from a particular point on the image can be displayed next to the anatomical position using a split screen (
duplex imaging). Direction and velocity of blood flow can each be allocated different colours and displayed on a colour monitor over the anatomical image (
colour flow ultrasound imaging). [ C. J. Doppler (1803–53), Austrian physicist]
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Ultrasound studies strike out
Magazine article from: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness; 1/1/1998; ; 700+ words
; ...of scientific studies on therapeutic ultrasound over the past two decades, they have...evidence from well-designed studies that ultrasound can effectively relieve pain in any...and Finn Johannsen, MD. "The use of ultrasound in the treatment of musculoskeletal...
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Ultrasound detects metastases better than palpation
Magazine article from: Dermatology Times; 10/1/2000; ; 700+ words
; ...reported. They suggested ultrasound become a part of routine...should learn and practice ultrasound for melanoma patients and...He suggested routine ultrasounds for melanoma patients but...patients should be screened with ultrasound one or two times per year...
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Ultrasound Molecular Imaging: On the Move
Magazine article from: The Journal of Nuclear Medicine; 9/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...Reports of new agents and systems for ultrasound molecular imaging are rapidly increasing...in diameter) are frequently used as ultrasound contrast agents, typically remaining...products targeted to VEGFR-2. Commercial ultrasound systems also continue to develop sensitive...
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Ultrasound-Guided Interventional Procedures in Pain Medicine: A Review of Anatomy, Sonoanatomy, and Procedures
Magazine article from: Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine; 9/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...Structures Abstract: Application of ultrasound in pain medicine is a rapidly growing...in interventional pain management. Ultrasound provides direct visualization of various...discuss the challenges and limitations of ultrasound-guided procedures for pain management...
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Ultrasound Tool Helps Clinicians Assess Tumors and Vital Organs.
PR Newswire; 3/15/1999; 700+ words
; ...PRNewswire/ -- Siemens Medical Systems, Inc., Ultrasound Group today released advanced ultrasound software that gives clinicians a new method...determining the health of vital organs. Used with ultrasound contrast agents, Siemens patented Ensemble...
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Ultrasound applications offer new options for equine DVMs
Magazine article from: DVM; 11/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; Diagnostic ultrasound has become an integ and necessary part...almost daily. The scope of equine ultrasound is endless. It is limited only by...earliest and most common indications for ultrasound is in the lame horse for evaluation...
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Ultrasound makes waves. (includes related articles)
Magazine article from: FDA Consumer; 12/1/1991; ; 700+ words
; Ultrasound became a household word in the 1970s...before they were even born, thanks to ultrasound, which often suggested whether to buy...things. With recent improvements in ultrasound's image quality and ease of use...
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ULTRASOUND SHOWN TO EXERT REMOTE CONTROL OF BRAIN CIRCUITS
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 11/20/2008; 700+ words
; ...twist on nontraditional uses of ultrasound, a group of neuroscientists...University has developed pulsed ultrasound techniques that can remotely...insights into how low-power ultrasound can be harnessed for the noninvasive...
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ULTRASOUND'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY NEARS AND CONTROVERSY STIRS.(Living Today)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY); 10/29/1987; 700+ words
; ...Service Back in the 1930s, ultrasound was first used to check for...being exposed to diagnostic ultrasound before the long term effects...may be an element of (more ultrasounds being performed) because...side." It is clear that ultrasound can do tremendous damage...
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Ultrasound Systems Pipeline Technology and Market Forecasts to 2015.
M2 Presswire; 3/24/2009; 700+ words
; ...March 2009-Research and Markets: Ultrasound Systems Pipeline Technology and...researchandmarkets.com/research/cc0a10/ultrasound_systems) has announced the addition of GlobalData 's new report "Ultrasound Systems Pipeline Technology and...
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Pelvic Ultrasound
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
Pelvic ultrasound Definition Pelvic ultrasound is a procedure in which high-frequency sound waves create...echo — back from the different tissues. Purpose Ultrasound is a preferred method of examining the pelvis, and functions...
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Breast Ultrasound
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Breast ultrasound Definition Breast ultrasound (or sonography) is an imaging technique for diagnosing...is not invasive and involves no radiation. Purpose Breast ultrasound may be used in several ways. The most common application...
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Endorectal Ultrasound
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
...prostrate cancer, endorectal ultrasound has become a companion technique...is indicated, endorectal ultrasound can also assist the pre...surgical procedures. Endorectal ultrasounds can also be used to check...instrumentation used for endorectal ultrasound consists of a hand-held...
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Abdominal Ultrasound
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
Abdominal ultrasound Definition Abdominal ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to produce two-dimensional...including diagnosis and guidance of treatment procedures. Ultrasound does not use ionizing radiation to produce images, and...
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Transvaginal Ultrasound
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Transvaginal ultrasound Definition A transvaginal ultrasound, also called transvaginal sonogram (TVS), is an ultrasound that uses an internal probe, or transducer, that enters the vaginal cavity. Either a radiology technician or physician...
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