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Ultrasound-guided fluoro for kidney stones cuts radiation to kids

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Fluoroscopy-assisted ultrasound guidance for mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) procedures in children is a safer and more effective approach than fluoroscopy alone, researchers have found. Hospital stay (days) 2.8 Hospital stay (days) 2.8 The investigators tracked complication rate and fluoroscopy time.

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AI-guided POCUS bests experts in detecting TB in underserved areas

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AI-guided point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can accurately detect tuberculosis (TB), according to research presented April 14 at the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) conference in Vienna, Austria. We gained in specificity when using AI algorithms to interpret these ultrasound images.

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AHN completes imaging expansion at Allegheny Valley Hospital

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Allegheny Health Network's (AHN) Allegheny Valley Hospital (AVH) in Natrona Heights, PA has completed a $12 million expansion and renovation of its imaging and radiology department. A new mobile imaging pad outside the hospital also now supports rotating MRI and PET/CT capabilities.

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Ultrasound-based nomogram predicts ALNM in breast cancer patients

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Combining ultrasound features and immune-inflammatory markers could help predict axillary lymph node metastasis (ALNM) in breast cancer patients, according to research published June 24 in Academic Radiology. Previous studies suggest that several ultrasound imaging characteristics of primary breast tumors are tied to ALNM.

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CAD improves breast ultrasound performance

AuntMinnie

A computer-aided diagnostic (CAD) system improves the diagnostic performance of breast ultrasound, according to findings published October 6 in Heliyon. Ultrasound is the go-to modality for diagnostic breast imaging after suspicious mammography findings. However, conventional ultrasound isn’t without its faults.

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CT, MRI, ultrasound are the top modalities for predictive maintenance services

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In 2023, the overall average rating of the priority for implementing or expanding a predictive maintenance program for imaging equipment service is 4.9/7, 7, according to the recently published IMV 2023 Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Service Outlook Report. Davin Korstjens. 7, while rural sites have the lowest at 4.3/7,

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Canon Medical expands ultrasound, R/F offerings at ECR 2024

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Canon Medical's new midrange ultrasound scanner, Aplio me. VIENNA -- Canon Medical Systems Europe unveiled a new ultrasound scanner and a radiography/fluoroscopy (R/F) system in its booth at ECR 2024. Image courtesy of Canon Medical.