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  • Catheter-based approach improves prognosis in pulmonary embolism patients
    on March 28, 2026 at 3:44 pm

    Patients who had low doses of clot-buster drugs delivered directly to the site of a pulmonary embolism (PE) via a catheter using ultrasound to enhance their effect had significantly better outcomes than those who received standard systemic anticoagulants, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).

  • Heart structure changes in midlife linked to long-term disease risk
    on March 28, 2026 at 1:48 pm

    Higher left atrial end-systolic dimension (LASD), an increased measurement of the left upper chamber of the heart, and left ventricular mass (LVM), a clinical measurement of the weight of the heart's left ventricular myocardium, are well-established indicators of cardiovascular damage that are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the short-term (less than 10 years).

  • Ultrasound advances offer noninvasive assessment of portal hypertension severity
    on March 28, 2026 at 2:50 am

    Portal hypertension (PH), a serious complication of liver cirrhosis, is defined as a pressure gradient > 5 mmHg between the portal vein and the inferior vena cava.

  • UPFs before conception may shape fertility and embryo growth
    on March 26, 2026 at 12:14 pm

    Findings show ultraprocessed food consumption before conception influences fertility and embryonic development, urging further research in this area.

  • MIT engineers design ultrasound wristband to track complex hand movements
    on March 26, 2026 at 12:55 am

    The next time you're scrolling your phone, take a moment to appreciate the feat: The seemingly mundane act is possible thanks to the coordination of 34 muscles, 27 joints, and over 100 tendons and ligaments in your hand.