2008 sees the 50th anniversary of a world first - the publication of the first paper on the use of ultrasound in obstetrics and gynaecology. Ultrasound has caused a revolution in medical care and in celebration the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) is hosting a daylong commemorative event on Friday, 29 February.
The 1958 paper, 'Investigation of Abdominal Masses by Pulsed Ultrasound' by Professor Ian Donald, Professor John MacVicar and Mr Thomas Brown transformed maternity care. The commemorative meeting will comprise of a series of lectures looking at the history, impact and future of ultrasound including fetal screening and gynaecological medicine.
source: MedicalNewsToday
Thursday, February 28, 2008
RCOG To Celebrate 50 Years Of Ultrasound, UK
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