ULTRASONOGRAPHY

This study looked at whether using a lower amount of fresh gas during anesthesia (low-flow) can reduce lung collapse (atelectasis) in adults having laparoscopic weight-loss surgery. Sixty patients were randomly assigned to receive either low-flow or normal-flow anesthesia. The re…

This study looked at 60 obese patients having leg surgery to see if using ultrasound to guide the anesthesia needle works better than the usual method of feeling for landmarks on the back. The goal was to see which approach leads to a successful needle placement on the first try.…

This study looked at whether ultrasound (US) can be a helpful addition to cone-beam CT (CBCT) scans for checking bone around dental implants. Researchers reviewed records of 4 patients who had both scans and surgery photos. They measured bone thickness and height to see how well …

This study looked at 130 people having gallbladder removal surgery to see if ultrasound scans could predict a difficult operation. Researchers compared what the scan showed before surgery with what the surgeon actually found during the procedure. The goal was to help doctors bett…

This study tested whether using ultrasound to guide a needle makes drawing blood from the radial artery (in the wrist) easier and less painful. 74 adults who needed an arterial blood sample took part. Researchers measured how often the first try succeeded, the number of attempts,…

This study looked at 248 adults at high risk for bile duct stones returning after a standard removal procedure (ERCP). Half had an extra ultrasound test (IDUS) during the procedure to see if it helped reduce stone recurrence or other complications. Researchers tracked outcomes li…

This study looked at whether doing 2-3 heavy half-squats can instantly improve jump height in football players compared to light jogging. Researchers measured muscle changes, nerve signals, and jump performance over 12 minutes in 44 healthy male players. The goal is to help athle…

This study looked at 49 women with forward head posture (FHP) to see how it changes muscle thickness from the neck down to the legs. Researchers used ultrasound to measure muscles in the neck, abdomen, hips, and legs. The goal was to better understand how poor posture affects the…

This study tested whether using ultrasound to locate the wrist artery makes drawing blood easier for patients whose arteries are hard to feel. 74 adults who needed an arterial blood sample but had weak pulses or failed previous attempts were split into two groups: one using ultra…

This study used ultrasound to compare how the median nerve changes shape in different wrist positions (neutral, bent, straightened, and tilted) between 36 women with generalized joint hypermobility and healthy controls. The goal was to understand if hypermobile joints cause the n…

This study looked at whether pressing on the esophagus with ultrasound guidance during mask ventilation can prevent stomach distension in adults having laparoscopic surgery. 103 patients were split into two groups: one received the compression, the other did not. The goal was to …

This study looked at 60 ICU patients on breathing machines to see if ultrasound measurements of the diaphragm could predict successful removal of the breathing tube. Researchers measured diaphragm thickness and movement before a breathing trial. The goal was to find a safe, non-i…

This study looked at 85 older adults (70+) in Spain to see if ultrasound scans and blood tests can help measure muscle quality and frailty. Participants were divided into groups, with one group doing a physical exercise program. The goal was to find better ways to detect early si…