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Wearable Ultrasound Patch Could Change Monitoring in High-Risk Pregnancy

Engineers at UC San Diego have developed a soft wearable ultrasound patch that can continuously monitor a fetus and umbilical cord for hours, potentially improving care in high-risk pregnancies.

Key Takeaways

UC San Diego engineers developed a soft ultrasound patch that can monitor a fetus and umbilical cord continuously for hours.
Researchers say the system could help detect complications earlier in high-risk pregnancies.

DT Editorial Team·May 26, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

Ultrasound’s Carbon Problem May Be in the Linen Cart, Not the Machine

A new radiology study finds that ultrasound’s emissions profile looks different from other imaging tools, with linens and disposable supplies accounting for most of its carbon footprint rather than the equipment itself.

Key Takeaways

A new JACR study says linens and disposable supplies drive most ultrasound emissions.
The finding differs from other imaging modalities, where equipment is often assumed to dominate.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 13, 2026·via medicalxpress.com