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Vascular Ultrasound in Space: Evaluation for Risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis During Spaceflight

May 3, 2022 – Today in Vascular Medicine, Dr James Pavela and colleagues published a report of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) occupational surveillance program to screen astronauts for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) during spaceflight. Eleven astronauts with matching terrestrial (on earth) and in-flight ultrasound evaluations were included in the study.

Editor's Picks, ResearchMoazzma ArshadMay 24, 2022space, astronauts, spaceflight, ultrasound, vascular ultrasound, deep vein thrombosis

Improving the communication of unexpected news in pregnancy ultrasounds

Not all pregnancies follow the textbook. Miscarriage or stillbirth occurs in 1 in 5, and in 1 in 20 an anomaly is found which could signal the presence of a health condition. Pregnancy complications are extremely distressing for expectant parents and increase women’s risk of experiencing depression, anxiety and trauma.

Research, Editor's PicksGuest UserSeptember 14, 2020ultrasound, pregnancy, sonography, communication, burnout, complications