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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). Test characteristics of ultrasound for the diagnosis of peritonsillar abscess: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

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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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ChatGPT-4 accurately interprets thyroid, renal ultrasound images

AuntMinnie

ChatGPT-4 demonstrated high accuracy in analyzing and interpreting thyroid and renal ultrasound images in a study published March 19 in Radiology Advances. These functionalities indicate the tool's potential to improve radiological workflows by pre-screening and categorizing ultrasound images,” Sultan told AuntMinnie.com.

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UltraCon: Ultrasound empowers patients with prosthetic limbs

AuntMinnie

Ultrasound is known for its versatility in medical imaging, but it can go far beyond just diagnosing patients with various diseases. Gil Weinberg, PhD, founder of Georgia Tech's Center for Music Technology, spoke with AuntMinnie.com on ultrasound's role in empowering patients with prosthetic limbs.

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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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Simple Contrast Ultrasound Scan Overcomes MR and CT Limitations in Diagnosing Tumors

MedImaging Ultrasound

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) can produce images matching the quality of CT or MR scans, as well as clarify ambiguous MR and CT scan results while also being less costly.

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First-of-Its-Kind Prenatal Ultrasound Scanning Technology Diagnoses Fetal Anomalies

MedImaging Ultrasound

A cutting-edge AI ultrasound scanning technology can boost the quality of prenatal ultrasound exams, transforming the way fetal ultrasounds are performed.