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Is Teleultrasound Ready for Obstetric Care?

Meta-analysis of 71 studies finds teleultrasound comparable to standard imaging in selected obstetric applications

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A systematic review published in PLOS Medicine, led by Jack Le Vance from the University of Birmingham, assessed the performance of teleultrasound in antenatal care, gathering data from 71 studies across 27 countries. The review found that teleultrasound effectively transmits images to specialists for remote interpretation, demonstrating diagnostic performance comparable to traditional ultrasound for fetal and placental assessments. Advantages include better access to imaging in underserved areas and improved prenatal detection rates, though the need for high-quality trials is noted.

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Is Teleultrasound Ready for Obstetric Care?

Meta-analysis of 71 studies finds teleultrasound comparable to standard imaging in selected obstetric applications

  • by Jess Allerton

  • February 24, 2026

  • 2 min

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