What a New Study Reveals About Breast Density Awareness
January 6th 2023In a recent interview from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference, Mary Yamashita, M.D. discussed a variety of findings from a survey of over 8,000 women about breast density awareness, challenges with current breast density notification after mammography exams, and the ongoing need to educate patients as well as referring providers on breast density awareness.
Can Deep Learning Enhance Ultrasound Assessment of Hepatic Steatosis in Patients with NAFLD?
In a new prospective study, an emerging deep learning model, which incorporates parametric mapping with quantitative ultrasound to estimate liver fat fraction, demonstrated a 90 percent sensitivity rate and a 91 percent specificity rate for diagnosing hepatic steatosis in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
What a New Study Reveals About MRI and Predicting Muscle Injury Recurrence in Pro Athletes
In a study looking at acute muscle injuries in professional athletes, the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) within a week prior to their return to play demonstrated significant re-injury risk with intermuscular edema, callus gap and transversal and/or mixed connective tissue gap.