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NewsThe first medical ultrasound device was created by the American scientist Douglas Haury in 1949. The device was a container with liquid, where the patient had to sit still for a long time while the scanner moved around him. Ultrasound devices became similar to modern devices with manual sensors by the mid-1960s.
Compared to the first diagnostic devices, modern ultrasound technologies have exceeded all expectations – today it is one of the most accessible and popular research methods. The procedure is painless and non-invasive, so it is safe for most patients.
Ultrasound is widely used in various fields of medicine, including:
- Gynecology (to assess the condition of the organs of the reproductive system).
- Pregnancy examination (to monitor fetal development).
- Cardiology (to study the work of the heart).
- Abdominal examinations (to assess the condition of the abdominal organs).
- Examination of the urinary system and thyroid gland.
The study allows doctors to identify various diseases, abnormalities and changes in the state of organs, as well as monitor the course of diseases.
An ultrasound doctor often collaborates with other medical professionals for a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment.
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