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Could MRI-Guided Ultrasound Facilitate Improved Reduction of Amyloid-Beta Load in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease?

Diagnostic Imaging

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.

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Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound in Intracranial Diseases

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Mon, 04/08/2024 - 20:52 April 8, 2024 — Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) is a non-invasive technique for neuroregulation. High-intensity FUS is a safe and effective treatment for various intracranial diseases. Currently, the U.S.

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Combined ultrasound, MRI characterizes nonmass-like breast lesions

AuntMinnie

Combining ultrasound with MRI could help better differentiate between benign and malignant breast nonmass-like lesions initially detected on ultrasound, a study published October 12 in Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology found. Ultrasound and MRI have their tradeoffs in supplemental breast imaging.

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Dedicated ultrasound, MRI protocols improve endometriosis diagnosis

AuntMinnie

Dedicated ultrasound and MRI protocols -- in contrast to routine ones -- are more effective in diagnosing endometriosis, researchers have reported. Correct workup [of endometriosis] is imperative for timely diagnosis and can involve both ultrasound and MRI," it explained. The bottom line?

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GE HealthCare features new ultrasound, MRI offerings at ECR 2024

AuntMinnie

VIENNA – GE HealthCare (GEHC) is highlighting a revamped ultrasound product line, the European launch of its Signa Champion 1.5-tesla tesla MRI scanner, and its Care Pathways program in its exhibit area at ECR 2024. MRI In MRI, GEHC is presenting its Signa Champion 1.5-tesla tesla MRI scanner.

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CEUS adds to locoregional therapy for liver disease

AuntMinnie

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) can improve locoregional therapy for treating metastatic disease of the liver, according to early study results presented April 10 at UltraCon. When we add the ultrasound-triggered microbubble destruction, we’re increasing the tumor cell death, hopefully sensitizing these tumors,” Wessner said.

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AI model aids in ultrasound rotator cuff exams

AuntMinnie

An AI assistance system can aid novice sonographers in assessing the rotator cuff, a study published December 1 in Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology found. While ultrasound is a go-to method for assessing shoulder joint diseases, it is a user-dependent modality. in the test set. for all standard planes.