September 17 Each year on September 17, CURE recognizes Constitution Day and Citizenship Day in observance of the signing of the United States Constitution in 1787. The Constitution established the framework of the federal government and continues to protect the rights and freedoms of all Americans. As part of this annual observance, CURE encourages students to learn about the history of the Constitution, the principles of representative government, and the rights and respons

"Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's are not diseases. They are reactions to disease." Over the past two decades, I have studied fat embolism and related mechanisms of tissue injury. Through this work, I have developed a hypothesis that challenges traditional views of plaque formation and the body's response to injury. This proposed model suggests that plaque formation is not simply a metabolic consequence of elevated cholesterol, but rather a reactive b

What is 3D Ultrasound? Traditional ultrasonography is performed with two-dimensional (2D) images of anatomy taken from multiple angles. This is done because ultrasound waves travel in a straight plane and cross through the structure in question in the same way that a knife cutting through fruit would. Naturally, since bodily structures and organs are three-dimensional (3D) objects we aim to acquire as many different imaging planes as possible in order to assess as much of the

Medical ultrasound plays an integral role in providing patient care. This is in part because ultrasound can be used on every part of the body. Organs like the kidneys, liver, gallbladder, and the heart are all commonly assessed with ultrasound. It is even possible to scan the brain, the lungs, the arteries and veins. HOW DOES IT WORK? Ultrasound began with sonar. Sonar is what is used to see in the water. The sound waves are sent out and when it hits an object, the waves refl

Although the terms ultrasound and sonogram are commonly used as interchangeable, they do not mean the same thing! This is a common misconception, but comes with a very simple explanation. A medical ultrasound is the actual procedure of sending high frequency sound waves into the body to create diagnostic images of human anatomy. A sonogram is the image that is produced from the ultrasound. To illustrate, an ultrasound is like a camera, and a sonogram is like a photograph. Mos

What does a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer do? Diagnostic Medical Sonographers are also known as Ultrasound Technologists. They collect images of the organs through high frequency sound waves. Ultrasound is sent into the body through a transducer, reflected back, processed in the machine, and turned into actual images and videos of human anatomy. These images allow radiologists to see the organs and assess their structure and function. Why is Diagnostic Medical Sonography imp

A heart ultrasound, also known as a cardiac ultrasound, or an echocardiogram, is an important imaging tool that doctors use to perform routine check-ups on patients. It is also used in critical, emergency situations to help save lives! High frequency sound waves, also known as ultrasound, are transmitted into the body by a small transducer, reflected back, and then processed in the ultrasound machine to create diagnostic pictures and videos of the heart. Cardiac ultrasounds a

A cardiovascular technologist, sometimes referred to as a technician, acts as the eyes and ears of a doctor. Cardiovascular technologists use high frequency sound waves, also known as ultrasound, to create diagnostic images of the heart, veins, and arteries. Ultrasound signals are sent into the body, reflected back, and processed to create a moving, 2-dimensional video clip of the anatomy. You can even see blood flowing through the heart, veins, and arteries with color flow D

Things You Can Do To Reduce Your Stress & Stay Focused On Your Ultrasound Career Path If you have made the time and financial commitment to complete an ultrasound program, it likely means you deeply care about succeeding. Because you want to succeed, it is easy put pressure on yourself to achieve high test scores and go above and beyond in the classroom. Many students simultaneously juggle the pressures of classwork, externship, jobs, and maintaining a household. Ultrasound s

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