New Wearable Ultrasound Device Could 'Transform' Pregnancy Care
Researchers said the patch monitored 52 pregnancies for up to 6 hours and detected one case of dangerous fetal blood-flow change.
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New Wearable Ultrasound Device Could 'Transform' Pregnancy Care
It's hard to imagine pregnancy care without the ultrasound. Since the 1950s, this incredible technology has provided an essential snapshot into the womb. Now, scientists are taking it up a notch by trying to provide a continuous window of imaging. In the coming years, new inventions may allow prospective parents and their physicians to monitor a developing fetus for hours on end, without the need for a traditional handheld ultrasound device or a…
A new ultrasound patch may help save high-risk pregnancies by continuously monitoring blood flow through the fetus and umbilical cord, according to a new study. The flexible patch adheres to the abdomen and transmits ultrasound data to a computer via an attached cable, researchers said. Tests on 62 pregnant women showed the patch works at least as well as standard ultrasound devices, researchers reported May 26 in the journal Nature Biotechnolog…
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