2026
How Accurate Is Ultrasound in Diagnosing Appendicitis?
New insights demonstrate that ultrasound has high sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing appendicitis.
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Educational Ultrasound Information
Ultrasound is an exciting and proven technology that has been around for a long time.
However, in recent years its utility has been rapidly expanding. This blog reports on important advancements, findings, and information related to ultrasound technology, ultrasound utility, & ultrasound education & training.
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OBGYN
PCOS vs. PMOS: What Does the Name Change Mean?
A new name may change how we think about the condition, but ultrasound still plays an important role in evaluating ovarian morphology.
SonoSim
Oct 16, 2026
2026
Lung Ultrasound vs. Chest X-Ray: A New Perspective on Neonatal Respiratory Distress
Could lung ultrasound help clinicians diagnose neonatal respiratory distress while reducing radiation exposure?
SonoSim
Oct 16, 2026
2026
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Aspiration Risk: Why Gastric Ultrasound Is Becoming a Perioperative Essential
New FDA labeling on GLP-1 receptor agonists highlights aspiration risk. See why multisociety guidance points to point-of-care gastric ultrasound.
SonoSim
Aug 12, 2026
2026
Multi-Center Study Highlights the Safety of Ultrasound-Guided Procedures in Sports Medicine
A multi-center study of 2,369 ultrasound-guided soft tissue procedures found a 1.2% complication rate, reinforcing the safety of image-guided care.
SonoSim
Jul 11, 2026
2026
When Protocols Work: How a Simple Request Form Improved Achilles Rupture Imaging
A recent closed-loop audit reveals how structured protocols and timely ultrasound imaging improve outcomes for suspected Achilles tendon ruptures....
SonoSim
Jun 4, 2026
2026
A longitudinal blend learning curriculum for bedside ultrasound education in pulmonary and critical care fellowship
Discover how a blended learning ultrasound curriculum helped PCCM fellows improve skills and reduce faculty burden without sacrificing outcomes.
SonoSim
May 6, 2026
2026
From Implementation to Impact: What the Rijnstate Model Teaches Us About Scaling POCUS Training
Explore key takeaways from the Rijnstate POCUS implementation model and learn how modern simulation tools like SonoSim help institutions scale...
SonoSim
May 4, 2026
2026
Gastric POCUS in Anesthesia: A Closer Look at the Training Gap
A 2024 study reveals a significant training gap in gastric POCUS among anesthesiologists and why structured ultrasound education is key to closing it.
SonoSim
Apr 22, 2026
2026
The Promise & Responsibility of Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FOCUS) in General Practice
Discover the promise and challenges of integrating Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FOCUS) into general practice for improved patient outcomes and...
SonoSim
Feb 13, 2026
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