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Catch up on the top AI-related news and research in radiology over the past month.

A model combining MRI and ultrasound findings yielded a 93 percent AUC for predicting microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma.

The updated Sonosite iLOOK ultrasound reportedly offers a variety of features designed to streamline the use of point-of-care ultrasound for vascular access procedures.

In light of the recent death of Sen. Lindsey Graham from aortic dissection, we highlight pertinent diagnostic principles and key imaging findings for the timely detection of aortic dissection, a topic that Alan Braverman, MD, FACC, discussed in an interview with Diagnostic Imaging.

While use of an AI software demonstrated significantly higher accuracy in evaluating BI-RADS 2 presentations and no significant difference with radiologists in BI-RADS 4 assessments of breast ultrasound in a sub-analysis, researchers noted the exclusion of galactoceles, fluid collections and skin lesions that are commonly found in pregnant and lactating women.

Catch up on a variety of new FDA clearances in radiology from the past week.

Reportedly trained on thousands of cardiac ultrasound images, the Ejection Fraction (EF) AI tool provides automated measurement of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in seconds.

Catch up on the most-well viewed radiology content in May 2026.

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

The updated Break Wave lithotripsy device for kidney stone treatment reportedly has ultrasound therapy probes with a 31 percent smaller footprint.

Cystadenomas and cystadenofibromas accounted for 46 percent of benign lesions initially scored as O-RADS 4 and 5 lesions on pelvic ultrasound, according to newly published research.

Recent research demonstrated that non-physician operators with brief training on the Accuro XV ultrasound system had a greater than 90 percent rate for obtaining diagnostically adequate images.

Catch up on the top AI-related news and research in radiology over the past month.

In a recent interview, Manisha Bahl, MD, discussed new breast ultrasound research findings that showed 16 percent higher specificity for breast cancer with adjunctive AI in comparison to unassisted interpretation.

Facilitating real-time visualization of deep vessel structures and high-resolution surface detail within a single workflow, the hybrid intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)/optical coherence tomography (OCT) platform will be launched in the second quarter of 2026.

Approximately 15 percent of women with abnormal screening mammography results and adverse social determinants of health (SDOH) had follow-up diagnostic mammography or breast ultrasound within 30 days, according to multinational research presented at the Society of Breast Imaging symposium.

In a recent interview, Lior Fisher, MD, discussed new research findings for AI software that may enable single view ultrasound detection of valvular and ventricular dysfunction by non-cardiologists.

The compact NeedleVue Mini, which reportedly offers advanced guidance for existing ultrasound systems, will be among the NeedleVue platforms showcased at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Annual Meeting in Toronto.

Reportedly trained on over 21 million images, Butterfly Network’s AI-enabled Gestational Age tool reportedly provides reliable automated age assessments between 16 and 37 weeks.

Catch up on a variety of new FDA clearances and approvals in radiology from the past week.

Providing automated tracking and image guidance of the Edwards PASCAL Ace mitral valve repair device, the DeviceGuide reportedly enables integration of live ultrasound and X-ray images into a single view.

The DeepEcho Blind Sweep Platform reportedly automates a variety of key prenatal ultrasound measurements including fetal heart rate, placental location and gestational age.

Catch up on the top AI-related news and research in radiology over the past month.

Catch up on a variety of new FDA clearances and approvals in radiology from the past week.

Providing 3D ultrasound tomographic views, the Breast Acoustic CT device has an updated configuration that reportedly improves coverage and visualization of posterior breast tissue.