title: The early work of ultrasound in medicine at the University of Lund.
abstract: In the early 1950's, research was started at the University of Lund on the use of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool in cardiology, neurology, and gynecology. The results of this work provided impetus for the later development of the ultrasonic echo method into a routine procedure in many fields of medicine. A historical review of this fundamental work is given in this paper which also stresses the importance of a stimulating and free atmosphere for the development of new ideas in research.
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000175:diagnosis; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D012106:Research / Q000266:history; D013548:Sweden; D014465:Ultrasonics / Q000295:instrumentation; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014495:Universities