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.
October 8th 2025
The AI-powered Viz ACS platform may facilitate improved communication between clinicians and more rapid treatment for cases involving acute coronary syndrome.
Proposed Algorithm for Axillary Ultrasound Evaluation in Breast Cancer Patients Seeks Middle Ground
November 5th 2021Investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital proposed an algorithm for appropriate axillary nodal imaging to better align with changes in treatment algorithms for axillary nodal disease in patients with breast cancer.
Multiparametric Ultrasound Could Be Useful for Identifying Patients with High-Risk NASH
September 30th 2021Investigators in Japan developed a statistical model to identify patients with high-risk nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) using three ultrasound-based markers, which yielded an 86.5% positive predictive value.
Understanding Breast Imaging Features of Transgender Women Is Key to Improving Care
September 9th 2021Feminizing hormone therapy may increase the risk of breast cancer in transgender women, a growing body of research suggests, underscoring a need for health care providers to understand the risks, breast imaging features, and health care needs of this demographic.
New Technique Plus Conventional Ultrasound Scans Improve Fetal Circulation Pathology Detection
May 11th 2021By combining a wave reflection analysis with standard Doppler ultrasound, providers can better identify whether a pregnant woman is experiencing impeded blood flow to the placenta, potentially improving pregnancy outcomes.