Ultrasound

 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.

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

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

Articles

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.

Key Challenges with the O-RADS Ultrasound Classification System

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

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.

GE Healthcare Launches Premium Ultrasound Device with Voluson Expert 22

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

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. 

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

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.

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

The review of breast cancer screening guidelines from the United States and abroad summarized current recommendations on modalities, intervals, and screening age considerations.

Breast Cancer Screening: Five Takeaways from New Systematic Review of Global Guidelines

In what may be the largest study to date to examine the use of whole-body imaging to assess multisystem thrombosis in patients with COVID-19 vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia, researchers found multiple sites of thrombosis in 83 percent of patients who had additional CT, MRI and/or ultrasound imaging beyond the area of their primary complaint.

Is Whole Body Imaging Warranted for Thrombocytopenia Caused by a COVID-19 Vaccine?

While COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials noted that post-vaccine axillary lymphadenopathy lasted for one to 10 days, emerging breast ultrasound research found a mean resolution of 127 days after a first vaccine dose.

Women's Health Ultrasound