Ultrasound

The Diagnostic Imaging ultrasound modality focus page provides information, videos, podcasts, and the latest news about industry product developments, trial results, screening guidelines, and protocol guidance that touch on the use of ultrasound across the healthcare continuum, from cardiovascular, breast, abdominal, neurological imaging, and more, including point-of-care ultrasound.

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: August 7-August 13

August 13, 2022

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

Intravascular Ultrasound for Lower Extremity Interventions: Seven Takeaways from New Global Consensus Recommendations

August 12, 2022

Published by the American College of Cardiology, the expert recommendations offer insights on the role of intravascular ultrasound for diagnosing and treating peripheral vascular disease in the lower extremity.

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: July 24-July 30

July 30, 2022

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

Key Challenges with the O-RADS Ultrasound Classification System

July 27, 2022

While the Ovarian-Adnexal Reporting and Data System ultrasound (O-RADS US) system provides a standardized and validated system for classification and risk stratification of ovarian and adnexal masses, a variety of clinical scenarios may prohibit or limit use of the system.

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: July 17-July 23

July 23, 2022

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

GE Healthcare Launches Premium Ultrasound Device with Voluson Expert 22

July 22, 2022

The next-generation ultrasound system reportedly offers enhanced images through graphic-based beamforming technology, a variety of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools and reduced exam times.

Is Micro-Ultrasound a Viable Option for Detecting Prostate Cancer?

July 21, 2022

A recently published prospective study comparing multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and micro-ultrasound found similar detection rates for prostate cancer.

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: July 10-July 16

July 16, 2022

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

Can Machine Learning Enhance Ultrasound Differentiation Between Malignancy and Benign Lymph Node Changes Caused by COVID-19 Vaccination?

July 11, 2022

An updated machine learning model demonstrated a 23 percent improvement in accuracy and a 36.1 percent improvement in sensitivity over visual radiologist assessment of ultrasound images for differentiating malignant lymph nodes and benign COVID-19 vaccination-related changes to lymph nodes.

Eight Perspectives from Radiology Organizations on the Overturning of Roe v. Wade

July 02, 2022

In recently issued statements, different radiology organizations have offered perspectives on the physician-patient relationship and the potential impact of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.