12 Questions
What is Focused Ultrasound Surgery (FUS) used for?
Treating benign and malignant tumors and other disorders
What is the primary concern regarding the safety of ultrasound?
All of the above
What is the significance of mammography in breast cancer screening?
It is a low-cost, low-radiation-dose procedure
What is the advantage of fluoroscopy over other imaging techniques?
It allows real-time x-ray viewing of the patient
What is the purpose of ultrasound in dental hygiene?
To clean teeth
What is the significance of breast cancer incidence in women in the United States?
It accounts for 32% of cancer incidence and 18% of cancer deaths
What is the apparent change in pitch of a sound due to?
The Doppler effect
What is the formula to calculate the apparent frequency due to the Doppler effect?
f' = f ± u / c
What is the purpose of Lithotripsy?
To break up kidney stones using ultrasound shockwaves
What is the name of the machine used in Lithotripsy?
Lithotripter
What is a major advantage of Lithotripsy over traditional surgery?
It is virtually painless and does not require surgery
Approximately how many patients are treated annually with Lithotripsy in the USA?
1,000,000 patients
Learn about the Doppler Effect, a phenomenon where the pitch of a sound appears to change as its source moves towards or away from an observer. Calculate the apparent frequency using the formula, and understand how it relates to the actual frequency, speed of wave, and speed of the source.
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