Sonography Blog

As the year 2015 unfolds, exciting new research is expanding the use of ultrasound technology as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool. Recently, researchers in Queensland, Australia reported on the results of a project in which ultrasound waves were used to treat Alzheimer’s Disease, restoring memory in the process. The results suggest that Alzheimer’s treatment could […]

Getting enough sleep today is challenging because life in 2015 is hectic. That is particularly true for sonography students who are trying to balance a demanding curriculum while enjoying a quality social life. Sleep deprivation can negatively impact the educational experience in a number of ways, like causing difficulties with concentration and creating emotional distress. […]

Ultrasound technology has been used for decades as a powerful medical diagnostic tool. Exactly how powerful is unfolding as new research and applied technologies expand the uses for ultrasound in the medical and non-medical fields. With each new imaging technique developed, the importance of sonographers grows. It is wise for anyone pursuing a career in […]

The world gets smaller every day, bringing greater awareness of the medical needs in underdeveloped areas. A host of nonprofits and churches answer the call to serve fellow human beings through medical missions, inviting sonographers to bring their special skills. Medical missions for sonographers in 2016 are opportunities to provide scanning services and teach local […]