New Advances in Lung Ultrasound

Dear Colleagues,

Lung ultrasonography (LUS) has evolved considerably in recent decades, gaining prominence in diverse medical disciplines. This non-invasive diagnostic modality offers significant benefits in evaluating pulmonary and pleural pathologies, encouraging an increasing number of clinicians to utilize it, especially in bedside diagnostics. It facilitates timely, repeatable examinations without necessitating patient relocation, a critical advantage in managing patients with severe conditions. The COVID-19 pandemic has particularly highlighted the utility of LUS in challenging clinical scenarios, demonstrating its capacity for rapid, real-time pulmonary assessment. LUS forms an integral part of point-of-care ultrasound, now extensively utilized in emergency medicine, intensive care, neonatology, pediatrics, family medicine, and various internal medicine subspecialties. Despite the growing body of evidence for the utility of LUS, there is a discernible gap in comprehensive, evidence-based understanding of LUS, especially from a multidisciplinary perspective. This gap underscores the necessity for continued scholarly inquiry and dissemination, particularly contributions encompassing clinical, sonographic, and engineering insights in applying LUS. We invite submissions (of original research, systematic reviews, case studies, etc.) that advance the scientific and clinical understanding of lung ultrasonography. Contributions should ideally focus on novel methodologies, clinical efficacy, comparative studies, and technological innovations in LUS. We look forward to your submissions and encourage you to read and share these novel data with fellow clinicians.

Dr. Natalia Buda
Guest Editor

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