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While adjunctive use of AI led to significantly higher specificity and accuracy rates in detecting cancer on breast ultrasound exams in comparison to unassisted reading by breast radiologists, researchers noted that 12 of 13 BI-RADS 3 lesions upgraded by AI were ultimately benign, according to research presented at the European Congress of Radiology.

Designed for full-body imaging, the new modality reportedly offers a lightweight portable design, AI-powered tools and enhanced high-resolution images.

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What does the current evidence reveal for four FDA-cleared AI software modalities for breast ultrasound? Leading researchers review the study findings in a recently published literature review.

Recently cleared by the FDA, the iQ3 point-of-care ultrasound system reportedly offers new advances in 3D imaging capabilities.

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Reportedly providing enhanced imaging of structural heart disease, the minimally invasive X11 4t Mini 3D TEE ultrasound transducer facilitates use of the technology in smaller pediatric patients as well as high-risk ICU patients.

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Noting the challenges with angiography in the imaging of lower extremity revascularization, a panel of interventional radiologists, interventional cardiologists and vascular surgeons discussed emerging evidence that supports the use of intravascular ultrasound in facilitating improved outcomes in this high-risk patient population.

The BioTraceIO software reportedly facilitates visualization of liver tumor ablation procedures based on real-time ultrasound imaging and provides superior post-op estimates of ablation zone volume in comparison to computed tomography.

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In a recent proof-of-concept trial assessing the combination of aducanumab infusion with MRI-guided focused ultrasound to open the blood-brain barrier, researchers found significant reductions in amyloid-beta load at 26 weeks in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

The EndoSound Vision System reportedly enables providers to convert existing upper gastrointestinal endoscopes into endoscopic ultrasound modalities.

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In a study examining the potential of the large language models ChatGPT-4 and Bard to follow ACR Appropriateness Criteria for breast cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer and colorectal cancer screening, researchers noted “impressive accuracy in making radiologic clinical decisions.”

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Emerging research suggests that stand-alone artificial intelligence (AI) assessment of breast ultrasound exams could eliminate over 45 percent of unnecessary follow-up exams.

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Providing 25 features to facilitate optimal workflow and user effectiveness, the portable Acuson Maple ultrasound can reportedly be utilized in a variety of clinical settings.

Offering a variety of integrated visualization tools, the SiteRite 9 Ultrasound System reportedly enables the insertion of vascular access devices regardless of user experience level.

Combining enhanced imaging capabilities, workflow efficiencies and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled technology to improve the diagnosis and management of health conditions in women, Samsung has launched the V6 ultrasound system.

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Reimbursement for use of the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered EchoGo Heart Failure platform in hospital outpatient settings for Medicare and Medicaid patients is expected to increase from $99.81 to $284.88 in 2024.

Ultrasound and MRI findings from a new study suggest that greater carotid atherosclerosis and elevated white matter hyperintensities among women with the APOEe4 genotype, a strong risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, are associated with increased PTSD symptoms in midlife women.