Alzheimer’s drugs might get into the brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study shows – ET HealthWorld

Alzheimer’s drugs might get into the brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study shows – ET HealthWorld

Washington: Scientists have found a way to help Alzheimer’s drugs seep inside the brain faster – by temporarily breaching its protective shield. The novel experiment was a first attempt in just three patients. But in spots in the brain where the new technology took aim, it enhanced removal of Alzheimer’s trademark brain-clogging plaque, researchers reported … Read more

GE HealthCare gets $44 mln grant to develop AI-assisted ultrasound tech – ET HealthWorld

GE HealthCare gets  mln grant to develop AI-assisted ultrasound tech – ET HealthWorld

Bengaluru: GE HealthCare Technologies Inc has received a grant of more than $44 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop AI-assisted ultrasound technology, the company said on Monday. The grant will facilitate development of AI-assisted ultrasound imaging auto-assessment applications and tools to help address maternal and fetal health and respiratory diseases. The … Read more

What to Expect From Your First Pregnancy Ultrasound

What to Expect From Your First Pregnancy Ultrasound

Anticipation is a big part of pregnancy. You wonder what your baby will look like, and more important, whether he or she will be healthy. An ultrasound offers an early peek inside the womb, and a chance to learn a bit more about your baby’s expected due date and well-being. A first-trimester ultrasound is usually … Read more

AIIMS-Delhi starts same-day ultrasound facility on trial basis for OPD patients

AIIMS-Delhi starts same-day ultrasound facility on trial basis for OPD patients

The films and reports will be issued on the same day by the Department of Radiodiagnosis and Interventional Radiology of the AIIMS. The AIIMS, New Delhi, has started a same-day ultrasound facility on a trial basis for OPD patients who urgently require to avail the radiodiagnosis procedure, senior citizens and those very sick as part … Read more

What to know about intravascular ultrasound imaging system for diagnosis of heart diseases

What to know about intravascular ultrasound imaging system for diagnosis of heart diseases

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common reason for heart attack or failure. Together, heart diseases and strokes account for 17.7 million deaths, across the globe. Dr Rahul Gupta What happens when there is a huge rock on a narrow road? It hinders the flow of the traffic causing a blockage. Now imagine the … Read more