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.

Shear Wave Elastography Better than MRI, Surgeons at Detecting Residual Brain Tumor Tissue

March 07, 2021

Compared with three other methods, shear wave elastography providers greater sensitivity in pinpointing remaining malignant tissue after brain tumor removal.

ECR 2021: Top Three Tips for Breast Imaging

March 04, 2021

Experts at ECR 2021 offer their top three tips for a variety of breast imaging techniques.

ECR 2021: ABUS as the Right Follow-up to Screening Women with Dense Breasts

March 03, 2021

For women with dense breasts, automated breast ultrasound offers advantages over supplemental screening with hand-held ultrasound.

6 Steps to Better Imaging for Transgender Patients

March 02, 2021

Radiologists can play an active role in improving the healthcare experience for transgender patients, most of whom have had a negative imaging encounter.

Diagnostic Imaging's A Look Ahead: March 1, 2021, to March 5, 2021

March 01, 2021

Here's what to expect this week on Diagnostic Imaging.

MRI Shows Focused Ultrasound May Induce Immunological Response in Alzheimer’s Patients

February 27, 2021

Images reveal ultrasound therapy can effectively open and close the blood-brain barrier, opening the door for potential new Alzheimer’s treatments.

Imaging Shows COVID-19 Creates a Body Self-Attack

February 17, 2021

CT, MRI, and ultrasound images reveal the myriad of ways the virus prompts the body to attack itself – with this knowledge, radiologists can better contribute to treatment planning.

Social Radiology Network Enables Instant Mobile Ultrasound Imaging Anywhere

February 07, 2021

Functionality improves patient care by allowing secure image share with providers before technologists leave patients.

MRI Use Performs Equivalently to Current Standard for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

February 05, 2021

Clinical trial results show MRI as more accurate and less intrusive at diagnosis for men with a clinical suspicion of prostate cancer.

USPSTF Re-Affirms Decision Against Carotid Artery Stenosis Screening

February 04, 2021

Using imaging to screen asymptomatic individuals can cause more potential harm than good, Task Force reiterates.