Welcome to the new version of SonoWorld. 

This new site features a wider layout to take better advantage of the larger screens available today and a complete rewrite of the underlying code to take advantage of the many new browser capabilities developed over the past few years .  With launch of the new SonoWorld we are striving to make the content of the site more accessible and easily used.  Upcoming new features on the site include:
Minisites:  Look for the first of these later this week.  A minisite is dedicated to a single specialty area or to a single technology.  The minisite assembles in one place all the content on the topic from throughout the site.
 

Lecture based CME:   Starting with an October release of  the Vascular Update virtual conference, we will begin offering SDMS CME credit on collections of video lectures from the SonoWorld Masters Lecture Series.  You may take the entire virtual course over a period of time and get a single certificate or you may complete individual lectures and receive a certificate immediately.

We hope you like the new layout and design of SonoWorld and look forward to your comments and feedback.

 
 
 
 
 
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Lectures : Most Recent Releases
John S. Pellerito, MD
John S. Pellerito, MD
Doppler in the Reproductive Systems
Released: Nov 02, 2009 | Time: 39 min
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4
Sandra J. Allison, MD
Sandra J. Allison, MD
Lower Extremity Venous Doppler
Released: Oct 26, 2009 | Time: 37 min
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News Stories
Policy-based triage allows limits on off-hours DVT studies without negatively impacting patient care
Pittsburgh study shows that policy restricting after-hours "rule-out DVT" requests reduced number of cases with no impact on quality of patient care.

GE Global receives $1.2M from stimulus funds
Grant is to develop low-cost transducer for miniature ultrasound systems for point of care use.

Have a short Achilles lever and long toes? Consider being a runner!
Ultrasound reveals a surprising feature of champion runners - short Achilles lever and long toes.

GE Unveils Handheld Ultrasound Scanner
CEO Jeff Immelt revealed a pocked-sized ultrasound imaging device called Vscan at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco.

SonoSite Settles Patent Dispute with GE
GE agrees to pay SonoSite $21 million up front and royalty on sale of Hand Carried Ultrasound units in USA.

Ultrasound, followed by CT is best approach to dx of the acute abdomen
Ultrasonography, followed by CT if the ultrasound is negative, is best for acute abdomen

Transcranial Doppler Helps Predict Cardiovascular Risk After a Transient Ischemic Attack
A study found that transcranial Doppler ultrasound can help predict the cardiovascular risk in patients after a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). According to the study, TIA patients with abnormal TCD findings are at a high risk to develop cerebral and cardiovascular ischemic events in the future.

Hand Carried can mean Easily Stolen
An Oklahoma man tried to sell a stolen hand-carried ultrasound system on e-bay.

Preoperative Lymph Node Ultrasound May Reduce Second Surgeries
Research by a UK group suggests the ultrasound-guided FNA of axillary lymph notes before breast cancer surgery could spare many early-stage patients from sentinel node biopsy and reoperation.

In the "You Won't Believe It" category
Michael Jackson 'seen' in baby ultrasound

New Miniature Ultrasound System launched in USA
Billed as world's smallest ultrasound system, this smartphone-sized system is designed to support point of care ultrasound imaging.

Ultrasound found "unlikely" to contribute to risk of autism.
Research study finds no significant overall link between antenatal ultrasound and autism.

Pregnant Woman Pregnant Again? Maybe and Maybe Not!
The media has been abuzz with the story of a pregnant woman in Arkansas who was pregnant and then conceived a second time.

A Cautionary Tale
Do you print out work lists with patient information? If so, you might want to rethink that approach.

An Ultrasound Pioneer Remembered
Described as “a tinkerer from childhood”, Dr. John J. Wild, who passed away last week, was instrumental in the development of diagnostic ultrasound as an imaging modality.

Superficial Vein Thrombosis and Deep Vein Thrombosis of the Lower Extremities
A recent article described an association between superficial vein thrombosis and deep vein thrombosis and suggests that patients with superficial clots should be evaluated with sonography to rule out DVT.

Comparison of High-Resolution Ultrasound and Computed Tomography in the Diagnosis of Nasal Fractures
A study was conducted to compare the accuracy of high-resolution ultrasonography (HRUS) and computed tomography (CT) in the diagnosis of nasal fractures. The results revealed that HRUS is more sensitive in detecting nasal fractures than CT.

Tele-Operated Sonography
Researchers recently demonstrated a “tele-operated” sonography system that allows remote scanning patients via the internet.

SDMS Foundation Announces 2009 Grant and Scholarship Program
The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) Foundation's Board of Directors is pleased to announce its 2009 SDMS Foundation Grant and Scholarship Programs , which provides more grant and scholarship opportunities to SDMS student and sonographer members than ever before.

The Use of Ultrasound for Predicting Thyroid Cancer Recurrence
A presentation at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists 2009 Annual Meeting described the usefulness of ultrasound imaging for post-surgical follow-up of thyroid cancer patients.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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