AuntMinnie

APRIL 7, 2024

AUSTIN, TX -- Hands-on training that works better with medical students' schedules can improve practical skills and foster mentorship for promoting ultrasound use, according to research presented April 7 at UltraCon. Amerigo Allegretto Ultrasound offers a safe, cost-effective method for real-time imaging capability.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 22, 2024

ChatGPT-4 demonstrated high accuracy in analyzing and interpreting thyroid and renal ultrasound images in a small 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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AuntMinnie

MARCH 11, 2025

and radiology has learned much since then, according to experts who directly dealt with the diseases impact. While services for breast and lung cancer screening were temporarily halted, imagers in x-ray, lung ultrasound, and PET/CT were busy examining patients who presented with COVID-19.

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Ben White

APRIL 3, 2025

Fast Readers vs Practice Builders One of the ways that cultural breakdowns manifest in radiology practices is the conflict between fast readers and practice builders (or, in academics: gold-star earners vs worker bees ). The post Radiology Staffing Shortages and Group Culture first appeared on Ben White.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 17, 2024

Some of the top "domains" of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) incorporate the technology into lung ultrasound applications, according to research published in the Journal of Radiology Nursing. Specialties represented included emergency medicine (19%), family medicine (12%), radiology (10%), and ob/gyn (9%). and others.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 26, 2024

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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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 14, 2023

An AI model can accurately predict malignancy on breast ultrasound based on BI-RADS assessment, according to research published December 11 in Academic Radiology. Previous studies have demonstrated how AI can be applied to breast ultrasound. of follow-ups,” the Guldogan team wrote.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Studies to be presented in Chicago will explore ultrasound’s clinical applications in musculoskeletal, pediatric, abdominal, and women's imaging among other applications. Furthermore, ultrasound's use as a supplemental tool will be explored, including for breast cancer detection and follow-up imaging. And let’s not forget about AI.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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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AuntMinnie

JUNE 18, 2024

Combining full-field digital mammography with ultrasound tomography can improve breast cancer detection and be helpful in imaging dense breasts, according to research published June 18 in Radiology. Our study suggests ultrasound tomography can be another supplemental screening tool,” Yamashita and colleagues wrote.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 18, 2025

GE HealthCare and NVIDIA have announced a new collaboration for autonomous x-ray and ultrasound technologies at NVIDIA GTC 2025. As part of an expanded relationship, GE HealthCare will utilize NVIDIAs new Issac for Healthcare platform to develop AI-enabled x-ray and ultrasound systems.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Strain elastography does not have additional benefits over conventional elastography-guided fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) for diagnosing malignancy in thyroid nodules, suggest findings published October 15 in Radiology. months for ultrasound FNAC. months for ultrasound FNAC. Malignancy rate 16% 4% 0.39

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Ultrasound use has shifted over the past decade, including whether radiologists, surgeons, or nonphysicians practitioners perform the exams, a study published on December 13 in the American Journal of Roentgenology found. It described shifts in ultrasound use across billing provider specialties and places of service in the U.S.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 21, 2024

A new, minimally invasive procedure that combines MRI and transurethral ultrasound is effective for treating prostate cancer, according to research presented March 20 at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting in Salt Lake City. ng/ml to 0.63 ng/ml at five years.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 24, 2025

I thought, why doesnt the ultrasound community have their own society within different states? It was her venture into education and speaking at a Pennsylvania Society of Radiologic Technologists meeting that led her to work on establishing the Pennsylvania Association for Sonographers. Aloysius College.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 2, 2025

Pohlen, who penned a 2023 essay in the American Journal of Roentgenology about his early days working at NASA, said that the x-ray experiments have heralded in a new era for radiology in space medicine, with all previous imaging research involving the use of ultrasound.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 20, 2024

A predictive model combining multiple ultrasonic parameters could discriminate between different liver diseases in a study published March 19 in Radiology. Previous studies have demonstrated the predictive power of multiparametric ultrasound models that use attenuation imaging and 2D shear-wave elastography (SWE) for assessing liver disease.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 6, 2024

Supplemental breast ultrasound may have utility in imaging women with dense breasts and high risk of advanced or invasive breast cancer, a study published August 6 in Radiology found. Sample images show cancer detection at supplemental ultrasound screening after screening mammography with a negative result. (A)

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 24, 2024

A nomogram combining ultrasound features and TI-RADS parameters can differentiate between malignant and benign thyroid nodules, according to research published January 22 in Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology. The American College of Radiology (ACR) created TI-RADS based on gray-scale ultrasound features.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 5, 2023

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. This indicates robustness and accuracy, they noted.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Gastrointestinal imagers should use high-quality MR enterography for complex inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) cases that can't be dealt with using intestinal ultrasound, even though both tests contribute to overall assessment, said an expert leading an advanced course on imaging Crohn's disease at ECR 2025. "MR

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The ultrasound market is going through one of the most exciting and innovative periods in its history. The handheld ultrasound market is still maturing, there are many new technologies being developed such as ultrasound patches and wearable transducers, opening new avenues for diagnostic use. Mustafa Hassan of Signify Research.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 7, 2025

Ultrasound-guided thermal ablation techniques are safe and effective in treating patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism, suggest findings published January 7 in Radiology. Treatment with ultrasound-guided MWA and RFA was generally well tolerated. F) Ultrasound-guided RFA of the hyperplastic parathyroid gland. (G)

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 9, 2024

An immersive virtual reality (VR)-based test can distinguish between operators with varying levels of thoracic ultrasound skill, a Danish study published January 6 in Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology found. With ultrasound being a user-dependent imaging modality, operator skills are important for diagnostic accuracy.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 29, 2024

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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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Rural, older, and poorer children face barriers in obtaining an ultrasound exam for acute appendicitis, according to research published October 17 in the Journal of Surgical Research. It also found that they are less likely to undergo ultrasound at hospitals that have ultrasound resources. emergency departments.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 30, 2024

Deep learning could improve real-time lung ultrasound interpretation, according to a study published January 29 in Ultrasonics. found that a deep learning model trained on lung ultrasound allowed for segmentation and characterization of artifacts on images when tested on a phantom model. DEED, Attribution 4.0 Pleural line 0.81

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 26, 2024

“Living” and “viable” should be avoided in first-trimester ultrasound lexicon when imaging pregnant women, according to new guidelines introduced August 27 by the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU), published in Radiology.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 27, 2025

Previous studies suggest that AI can help improve the performance of screening fetal anomaly ultrasound scans. Ultrasound scans are performed around 18 to 20 weeks gestation to check for the overall health of the fetus. AI-assisted scanning led to higher diagnostic performance compared to non-AI-assisted scanning. Specificity 92.2%

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

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 weighted mean specificity for ultrasound was 84.4%

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AuntMinnie

JULY 9, 2024

X-ray and ultrasound machines were badly damaged in a rocket attack on Ukraine's largest children's hospital on July 8, according to radiologist Stanislav Rebenkov, MD. Rebenkov has been head of radiology at Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital since 2020. Rebenkov said he would welcome any support from the global radiology community.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Large language models (LLMs) demonstrate high accuracy on radiology exams, yet decrease in accuracy over time, according to research published November 20 in the European Journal of Radiology. Claude, and Google Bard have demonstrated near-expert-level performance on radiology exams, the authors noted.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 5, 2024

CHICAGO Philips brought a range of new AI-enhanced offerings to RSNA 2024 aimed at bolstering efficiency and improving workflows for radiologists and radiologic technologists. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for its Radiology Operations Command Center (ROCC) Console software device. tesla BlueSeal MR wide-bore scanner.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

VIENNA – GE HealthCare (GEHC) is highlighting a revamped ultrasound product line, the European launch of its Signa Champion 1.5-tesla In ultrasound, GEHC is debuting Logiq Totus, a midrange, full-body scanner designed for use in a variety of clinical scenarios. Images courtesy of GE HealthCare. Totus has received the CE Mark and U.S.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Modalities ranging from ultrasound and MRI to molecular breast imaging and contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) will have their time in the spotlight. Attendees can also take advantage of the many educational sessions that will put the spotlight on the complex and challenging aspects of personalized, targeted radiological care.

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Radiology Business

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Based in Cardiff, Wales, seller Intelligent Ultrasound specializes in integrated, AI-driven tools to make scans “smarter and more efficient.”

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 20, 2024

Johns Hopkins University has highlighted research that shows AI can spot COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images. Significantly, the training of the AI involved combining computer-generated images with real ultrasounds of patients, including some who sought care at Johns Hopkins, the release noted.

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