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How Good is Ultrasound at Diagnosing PTA?

REBEL EM

Background: The increased utility and accessibility of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has allowed clinicians the freedom to rethink their diagnostic approach for many common diseases, including peritonsillar abscess (PTA). Clinical evaluation may prove difficult since many PTA and peritonsillar cellulitis symptoms overlap.

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Non-Invasive Ultrasound Imaging Device Diagnoses Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease

MedImaging Radiography

A new computer-based diagnostic tool combines ultrasound imagery with specific clinical indicators to evaluate the risk of moderate-to-severe renal fibrosis.

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Ultrasound Effective at Diagnosing Localized Breast Lumps, Pain

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Tue, 04/04/2023 - 17:24 April 4, 2023 — Ultrasound is an effective standalone diagnostic method in patients with focal breast complaints, according to a study published in Radiology , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ). The quality of ultrasound images has also vastly improved in recent years.

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Thyroid ultrasound database may spur better diagnostic models

AuntMinnie

A thyroid ultrasound imaging database could spur the development of more effective diagnostic and treatment models for related diseases, according to research published January 23 in Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology. Ultrasound is a first-line method in the screening and diagnosing of thyroid nodules.

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Ultrasound underused in pediatric appendicitis diagnosis

AuntMinnie

While the use of ultrasound for pediatric appendicitis imaging has increased, the modality -- as well as MRI -- remains underutilized in this area, according to research published August 22 in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery. Ultrasound alone was used in 53.3% Ultrasound alone was used in 53.3% NSQIP-P hospital 71.7%

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Ultrasound test detects 96% of ovarian cancers

AuntMinnie

An ultrasound test can identify 96% of ovarian cancers in postmenopausal women, researchers have reported. Early diagnosis of ovarian cancer is vital, and we are pleased to see this research demonstrate that there are more accurate ways of using ultrasound," Sundard and colleagues said in a statement released by the university.

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Ultrasound nonmass breast lesion features may signal malignancy

AuntMinnie

Some nonmass breast lesion characteristics on ultrasound exams can be considered suspicious for malignancy at screening ultrasound, according to research published November 5 in Radiology. Images depict a 43-year-old woman with a malignant non-mass lesion that was diagnosed as microinvasive ductal carcinoma. (A)