China creates a non-surgical ultrasound brain-computer connection.
Innovative Brain-Computer Interfaces Using Ultrasound Technology When you mention “brain-computer interface,” it often conjures images of surgeries and implants. But there’s a quieter method emerging that doesn’t require any intrusive procedures. This method, utilizing sound waves directed at the brain, is gaining traction among several ultrasound brain-computer interface startups in China. One of the newest […]
Ultrasound identifies harmful blockages caused by cosmetic filler injections
Ultrasound Technology Enhances Safety in Cosmetic Filler Procedures Every year, over 5 million cosmetic filler procedures take place in the U.S., but these injectables can dangerously block blood vessels, posing significant risks to patients. A recent study shared at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting highlighted that ultrasound technology can identify these […]
Japanese app prohibits the sale of ultrasound images due to concerns over pregnancy scams
Controversy Over Selling Ultrasound Photos Ever thought it was odd to buy a photo of someone else’s fetus? Well, it recently became a reality thanks to Mercari, a Japanese e-commerce platform. They’ve now halted the sale of ultrasound images, which were reportedly sold for around $14, following some backlash. The decision to ban these items […]
Mom confused after child says ultrasound picture is ‘Too Loud’
Ultrasound Confuses Toddler, Mom Seeks Answers You know how they say a picture is worth a thousand words? For one little boy, the ultrasound images of his mother’s baby scan seemed to speak volumes. His reaction was unexpected, to say the least. Page, the mother, was excited to share the scan of her younger sister’s […]
Ultrasound image discovered in Texas floods brings mother and child back together
Texas Floods: A Heartwarming Story Amid Tragedy In the midst of devastating floods in Texas, a touching story emerged. Volunteers traveled three hours to return ultrasound photos to two mothers in Carville. These pictures had been lost in the chaos of the flooding. Lacey Frondorf, 40, thought she had permanently lost a cherished framed picture […]
Sex-ed group mistakenly doles out ultrasound probe covers thinking they’re condoms
The Hodogs thought they had gotten a condom, but it was just a Trojan Horse. An Australian sex education organization had been distributing what they thought were condoms for several months, but it turned out the packaging was actually “lubricated probe covers” for ultrasound machines. A Canberra-based sexual health and family planning organisation said it […]
WNBA star Caitlin Clark autographs ultrasound photo during appearance at Pacers playoff game
Fans attending the highly anticipated Indiana Pacers home playoff game were treated to a surprise appearance from basketball sensation Caitlin Clark. Clark is the first player selected in the 2024 WNBA Draft and is scheduled to play a regular season game in the same arena as the Pacers next month. Clark received a standing ovation […]
Bill would require performance of ultrasound before abortion
Republican Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona and several other Republicans are pushing a bill that would require abortion providers to perform an ultrasound before performing an abortion. of measurement Abortion providers or their supervised representatives may be required to “display the ultrasound images for viewing by the pregnant woman” and “display the dimensions of the […]