| Anniversary paper: evolution of ultrasound physics and the role of medical physicists and the AAPM and its journal in that evolution. | |
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PMID: 19291980 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Ultrasound has been the greatest imaging modality worldwide for many years by equipment purchase value and by number of machines and examinations. It is becoming increasingly the front end imaging modality; serving often as an extension of the physician's fingers. We believe that at the other extreme, high-end systems will continue to compete with all other imaging modalities in imaging departments to be the method of choice for various applications, particularly where safety and cost are paramount. Therapeutic ultrasound, in addition to the physiotherapy practiced for many decades, is just coming into its own as a major tool in the long progression to less invasive interventional treatment. The physics of medical ultrasound has evolved over many fronts throughout its history. For this reason, a topical review, rather than a primarily chronological one is presented. A brief review of medical ultrasound imaging and therapy is presented, with an emphasis on the contributions of medical physicists, the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) and its publications, particularly its journal Medical Physics. The AAPM and Medical Physics have contributed substantially to training of physicists and engineers, medical practitioners, technologists, and the public. |
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Authors:
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Paul L Carson; Aaron Fenster |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Medical physics Volume: 36 ISSN: 0094-2405 ISO Abbreviation: Med Phys Publication Date: 2009 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-03-18 Completed Date: 2009-04-08 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0425746 Medline TA: Med Phys Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 411-28 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, 3218C Medical Science I, B Wing SPC 5667, 1301 Catherine Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-5667, USA. pcarson@umich.edu |
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Humans Periodicals as Topic* Physics* Societies Ultrasonic Therapy / adverse effects Ultrasonics* United States |
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