Biomedical Research Institute Develops Ultrasound Technology for Kidney Stones

Artifacts in ultrasound are more of a nuisance and can contribute to misleading diagnostic information. Artifacts can be attributed to a hardware problem such as holding the transducer incorrectly or be related to the imaging technique and software such as B-Mode or Doppler. However, scientists at the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) are developing […]

Taking Your Portable Ultrasound Machine Mobile? Read This First!

Portable ultrasound machines are available from every manufacturer and range in price from $10,000-$75,000 depending on features and technology.  Depending on one’s clinical needs it certainly seems to make sense to buy one either for your private practice or to start a mobile sonography business.  In the last month of 2012, and with Section 179 Tax […]