Abo and colleagues note that although descriptive evidence exists for the best position for adult lumbar puncture (LP), no comparative evidence exists for children. This study was completed on a ...

However, traditional LP procedures can often be challenging, leading to traumatic lumbar punctures (TLPs)—procedures in which cerebrospinal fluid becomes contaminated with blood. TLPs, which affect up ...

What is the maximum patient age at which an interventional radiologist should attempt to use ultrasound to complete a lumbar puncture in a child after other modalities have not been successful?—KIRBY ...

Ultrasound works by sending sound waves through the body. Doctors can recommend ultrasound therapy to treat pain. It may work best alongside other treatments. Many people know ultrasound as an imaging ...

An ultrasound scan uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body. They can help evaluate fetal development, as well as detect issues in various organs. Ultrasound scans, ...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- RIVANNA®, developers of world-first imaging-based medical technologies, has been awarded a $2.21 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) ...