Sonography News

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  FDA Clears HeartFocus: AI Revolutionizes Cardiac Ultrasound DiagnosticsOctober 27, 2025
  Recent development in healthcare technology has seen the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearing an innovative AI-powered software, HeartFocus, designed for cardiac ultrasound. This software is a significant advancement that enables healthcare providers with limited echocardiography experience to conduct heart scans effectively and accurately. Artificial Intelligence in Medical Software | $199.00… Read more: FDA Clears HeartFocus: AI Revolutionizes Cardiac Ultrasound Diagnostics
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  Study Questions Thoracentesis Benefits in Heart Failure PatientsOctober 26, 2025
  Thoracentesis, a common procedure for treating heart failure patients with pleural effusions, may not provide significant benefits, a recent study suggests. The study, led by Signe Glargaard, MD, of Copenhagen University Hospital, randomized 135 adults with acute heart failure and pleural effusions to receive either thoracentesis plus standard care or standard… Read more: Study Questions Thoracentesis Benefits in Heart Failure Patients
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  Albumin Therapy Enhances Ascites Management in Cirrhotic PatientsOctober 26, 2025
  A prospective cohort study was conducted to assess the impact of albumin therapy and paracentesis interval in cirrhotic patients with recurrent ascites. Ascites, the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, is a common complication of cirrhosis. The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of albumin therapy in conjunction… Read more: Albumin Therapy Enhances Ascites Management in Cirrhotic Patients
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  2025 ASCO Guidelines Transform Breast Cancer Surgery ProtocolsOctober 26, 2025
  Matthew Kurian, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, recently shared the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Guidelines on Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) for early-stage breast cancer. These guidelines signify a significant shift towards reducing axillary surgery based on recent studies presented at… Read more: 2025 ASCO Guidelines Transform Breast Cancer Surgery Protocols
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  Medical Students Enhance Trauma Assessment Skills with FAST UltrasoundOctober 26, 2025
  Medical students undergo a rigorous training process to develop the skills necessary for various medical procedures. One such critical skill is the ability to perform a Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) ultrasound, which plays a vital role in assessing trauma patients quickly and accurately. Diagnostic Ultrasound, 2-Volume Set |… Read more: Medical Students Enhance Trauma Assessment Skills with FAST Ultrasound