Ultrasound and mammographyby
David W.
This is a guest post by Sarah Scrafford, who regularly writes on the topic of Online UltrasoundTechnicianSchools. She invites your questions, comments and freelancing job inquiries via email: sarah...
To Ultrasound or Not to Ultrasound: Reasons Vs. Risksby
Jennifer Lance
when the first ultrasound is usually recommended. She is choosing a home birth, but comes from a medical family who would like her to have an ultrasound. She has medical insurance, but it does not cover any pregnancy related expenses...
A Career With Meaning In Ultrasoundby
Lucy J.
A medical career can be extremely challenging and rewarding. You can become an ultrasound tech, skilled nurse, X-Ray technician,
Using Ultrasound To Detect Early ...by
Dr. Rubens D.
Using Ultrasound To Detect Early Signs Of Osteoarthritis
Researchers at The University... across Nottingham are to take part in a study led by research physiotherapist Michelle Hall in the School of Nursing...
Ultrasound and dyslexiaby
JohnL
Some reports of research showing ultrasound’s effects on neurological development of mice... position” within the cerebral cortex among fetal mice exposed to 30 or more minutes of ultrasound waves...
Autism and Prenatal Ultrasound (more)by
Seth Roberts ..
I blogged earlier about Caroline Rodgers’s idea that prenatal ultrasound may cause autism... who did not finish high school. In six of the clusters, the rate was as high as 4 to 1. Returning to the CDC...
50 Best Anti-Ageing Blogsby
Al Fin ..
The UltrasoundTechnicianSchools blog has put together a list of the 50 top anti-ageing blogs, for those who want to follow the broad range of online approaches to ageing and longevity.
Some of Al Fin...
Why does pulse double from sitting or lying to standing?
My son fainted at school and EMT's were called in. After a very extensive evaluation they could find nothing wrong other than he was extremely pale (white lips) EKG's normal pulse normal blood ox good ect... They were getting ready to leave him in my care as I had arrived and was ready to take him home when he stood...crap
Preventing Stroke with TCD Ultrasound
During most pregnancies, the doctor will request an ultrasound to make sure everything is okay and to determine the sex of the baby. For people with high risk pregnancies, like mine, those ultrasounds become a ritual. In fact, because of my stroke history my doctor ordered an ultrasound every four weeks...crap
The Grief and Loss of Miscarriage
for an ultrasound. I was hoping to see my baby on the monitor and to hear a heartbeat. I didn't know what to look for but was having trouble seeing anything. The technician looked very somber and I knew something was wrong...crap
How common is it that breast cancer is misdiagnosed as cysts?
I am a 47 year old female. After receiving a diagnostic mammogram followed by an ultrasound, the radiologist assured me that I had 2 cysts and to resume my normal yearly screenings. I had no indication... regular doctor was unavailable), and she's recently out of med school. I have been receiving diagnostic...crap
When should you start/stop asking yourself questions?
This has been bothering me and it probably shouldn't... but I can't help wanting an answer. When I had my ultrasound....
To simplify the re-enactment of this situation, I will refer to the technician as "Tech" and the radiologist... the ultrasound:
During this time, Rad and Tech are going over the images, saying a whole bunch of things...crap
A year ago today...
A year ago today I was told by a radiologist that the spot on the ultrasound "didn't look good" and a biopsy proved that this was a true statement. A year ago my world came crashing in on me.
I thought about buying myself a pink rose to bring to work today but I have two kids to get to school and it's winter...crap
Should a woman with benign cysts reveal a mother's breast cancer at a mamography appointment?
An aquaintance in her early 30's had a mamogram & ultrasound for a lump & it turned.... She did not reveal to the technician that her mother died of breast cancer & she has an aunt with breast cancer. Would the technician have had more concern if this information had been given?
ruby56...crap
Positive Elisa Negative WB
I recently had an HIV test (July 22) after having several rounds of vaccinations for school 1... kissing, etc). When the lab technician got my test results she walked me outside and told... WB Hello,The lab technician told you that you "can be sure (you) have HIV"????? WHAT???? Apparently...crap
DR. BOB, PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTION--WILL GLADLY DONATE $250
Dr. Bob, I would appreciate it very much if you could give me your opinion concerning my matter. I had an unprotected encounter in October '03 with a girl of unkown status (I have attended school with her my whole... ultrasound there was a cyst on her kidney. We had to go back a follow up u/s and there was another cyst...crap
Stumped Sex-Ed Teacher that cannot find the answer in yuour archives. Uggggggh
correctly.Here was the question this boy asked me. He was using the urinal at school and was doing... I used was not an Automatic Flusihng kind. It was Old School ,, where you have to push down the metal handle..., but what about the plastic Holder?!?!?!?. i am much concerned that probably the lab technician during the blood test...crap