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You can now take all ARDMS examinations online!

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We’re thrilled to launch the Inteleos Volunteer Digital Badging Program! 🎉 Now you can earn & share badges for milestones in item writing, reviewing, committee work, & special projects! Reach out to [email protected] for more details.

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Sonography question of the day: What is acoustic enhancement?

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Sonography question of the day: What does TGC stand for?

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💪 National #MensHealthWeek is here, and it's the perfect reminder that taking care of yourself isn't just important—it's necessary. Start prioritizing your health by scheduling any checkups and adding movement to your day.

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This #CommunityHealthImprovementWeek, we're reminded that healthier communities start with all of us! 🌱 When we invest in #communityhealth—from accessible parks & fresh food markets to mental health resources & preventative care—we create environments where everyone can thrive.

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Sonography question of the day: What do power Doppler ultrasounds do?

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Great job, everyone! The correct answer is blood flow. Thanks for participating!

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Calling all sonographers and aspiring sonographers – let's test your knowledge. 🗯️

Color Doppler Imaging (CDI) is used to assess:

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Great job, everyone! The correct answer is that a Color Doppler is used to inspect the speed and direction of blood flow through blood vessels in various parts of the body. Thanks for participating!

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Calling all sonographers and aspiring sonographers – let's test your knowledge. 🗯️

What color Doppler is primarily used to inspect inside the body?

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Great job, everyone! The correct answer is that it is an event in which ultrasound waves become trapped between two parallel structures and bounce between them before returning as echoes. Thanks for participating!

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What is a reverberation artifact?

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Great job, everyone! The correct answer is that it is a Doppler technique that uses short and quick pulses of ultrasound to measure the velocity of blood in a specific location. Thanks for participating!

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Calling all sonographers and aspiring sonographers – let's test your knowledge. 🗯️

What is a pulsed-wave (PW) Doppler?

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This National Women's Health Week, let's prioritize the well-being that makes everything else possible.

From regular check-ups to mental health breaks, preventative screenings and proper nutrition, our bodies deserve attention and care. #NWHW

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To the healthcare heroes who heal with both science and compassion – Happy #NationalNursesWeek!

Thank you for your sacrifices, your expertise, and for being such an important part of our communities.⚕️

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It's #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, a time to shine a light on the importance of mental well-being in all our lives. Taking care of our minds deserves the same attention and care as our physical health.

ARDMS is here to remind you that you are not alone.❤️‍🩹

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Great job, everyone! The correct answer is Lazzaro Spallanzani. Thanks for participating!

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Calling all sonographers and aspiring sonographers – let's test your knowledge. 🗯️

Who studied the concept of echolocation in 1794? Comment your answers below!

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Great job, everyone! The correct answer is that the first medical diagnostic use of ultrasound was by Karl Theodore Dussik to detect brain tumors. Thanks for participating!

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Calling all sonographers and aspiring sonographers – let's test your knowledge. 🗯️

What was the first use of ultrasound for medical diagnostic purposes? Comment your answers below!

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Great job, everyone! The correct answer is 1942. Thanks for participating!

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Calling all sonographers and aspiring sonographers – let's test your knowledge. 🗯️

In which year were the first tests using medical ultrasound technology conducted by Karl Dussik? This marked the first medical application of ultrasound.