Sonography News

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  Community Fundraiser Raises $16,000 for Women’s Health UltrasoundJune 26, 2025
  A fundraising effort by the Murray to Moyne team, known as Cranks and Defibrillators, has successfully raised $16,000 to support the Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Hub at the East Grampians Health Service’s Community Health Centre. This initiative aims to procure a portable ultrasound machine for the new health facility, enhancing… Read more: Community Fundraiser Raises $16,000 for Women’s Health Ultrasound
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  Wireless UIWI Stimulator Revolutionizes Personalized Chronic Pain ManagementJune 25, 2025
  Chronic pain affects millions of Americans, often leading to the use of opioid medications with severe side effects and addiction risks. For over 17 million sufferers, chronic pain significantly limits their daily activities. In response to this growing issue, researchers from the Zhou Lab at USC Viterbi’s Alfred E. Mann Department… Read more: Wireless UIWI Stimulator Revolutionizes Personalized Chronic Pain Management
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  Study Reveals Barriers to Doctors’ Use of POCUS TechnologyJune 25, 2025
  Despite receiving training in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), many doctors are discontinuing its use due to workplace barriers that hinder its routine implementation, as per recent research findings. POCUS devices offer rapid bedside imaging capabilities to detect various conditions such as heart failure, fluid accumulation in the lungs, and internal bleeding, all… Read more: Study Reveals Barriers to Doctors’ Use of POCUS Technology
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  Ultrasound Challenges Fluoroscopy in Vascular Access: Study Reveals InsightsJune 25, 2025
  In the realm of long-term vascular access, the debate between ultrasound and fluoroscopy for confirming catheter tip placement continues to intrigue medical professionals. A recent prospective observational study delved into this contentious issue, shedding light on the effectiveness and reliability of both techniques. Historically, the use of fluoroscopy has been the… Read more: Ultrasound Challenges Fluoroscopy in Vascular Access: Study Reveals Insights
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  Study Reveals Barriers to POCUS Adoption in Clinical PracticeJune 24, 2025
  Many doctors, despite being trained in the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), are not incorporating this life-saving technology into their everyday practice due to systemic barriers, according to a recent study. POCUS allows for rapid bedside scans that can detect critical conditions like heart failure or internal bleeding, potentially saving lives… Read more: Study Reveals Barriers to POCUS Adoption in Clinical Practice