Siemens upgrades ultrasound PACS
Prototype capabilities for Siemens' KinetDx Solutions Network were showcased at the annual meeting of the ACC. A key feature of the upcoming 4.0 release creates patient reports utilizing an evidence-based method of diagnosis. New report upload file
Prototype capabilities for Siemens' KinetDx Solutions Network were showcased at the annual meeting of the ACC. A key feature of the upcoming 4.0 release creates patient reports utilizing an evidence-based method of diagnosis. New report upload file formats and cardiac measurement transfer capabilities for the Acuson Cypress cardiovascular system are also included. The reporting feature allows physicians to integrate observations and medical knowledge to produce more objective, results-oriented findings.
FDA Clears Ultrasound AI Detection for Pleural Effusion and Consolidation
June 18th 2025The 14th FDA-cleared AI software embedded in the Exo Iris ultrasound device reportedly enables automated detection of key pulmonary findings that may facilitate detection of pneumonia and tuberculosis in seconds.
Can Contrast-Enhanced Mammography be a Viable Screening Alternative to Breast MRI?
June 17th 2025While the addition of contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) to digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) led to over a 13 percent increase in false positive cases, researchers also noted over double the cancer yield per 1,000 women in comparison to DBT alone.
Ultrasound-Guided Thermal Ablation Shows Low Recurrence of Thyroid Carcinoma at Five Years
June 16th 2025In a meta-analysis involving over 2,200 patients with T1NoMo papillary thyroid carcinoma, researchers noted 2 percent recurrence and no cases of lymph node metastasis five years after ultrasound-guided thermal ablation.
