May 17th 2024
In recognition of National Women’s Health Month, Dana Bonaminio, MD, Amy Patel, MD, and Stacy Smith-Foley, MD, shared their thoughts and perspectives on the recently updated breast cancer screening recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
Is CT Overutilized in the ER for Suspected Urinary Stone Disease?
November 1st 2022Reviewing data from over 4 million patients who presented to emergency departments with suspected urinary stone disease between 2012 and 2018, researchers noted a greater than 10 percent decrease in visits with no imaging study and a greater than 10 percent increase in visits with CT imaging.
Transvaginal Ultrasound or MRI: Which is More Effective in Evaluating Endometrial Cancer?
October 26th 2022In a new study looking at pre-operative assessment of low-grade endometrial cancer, researchers found that while magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) had 20 percent higher specificity than transvaginal ultrasound for deep myometrial invasion, there was no difference in sensitivity.
Recognizing the Role of Enterprise Imaging in Handling and Protecting Sensitive Patient Information
October 19th 2022While facilitating interdisciplinary colloaboration is a central objective with enterprise imaging platforms, this author says implementation of these platforms must ensure optimal patient privacy in sensitive cases involving abuse, assault and domestic violence.
A Closer Look at Ultrasound and MRI Alternatives for Head and Neck Imaging
September 29th 2022In light of recent shortages of iodinated contrast media, researchers from Australia suggest in a new publication that ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be viable first-line imaging options for a number of non-urgent presentations of the head and neck.
Ultrasound-Based Breast Imaging Device Gets FDA Clearance for Fibroglandular Volume Metrics
September 23rd 2022The ability of QT Imaging’s QTscan, a quantitative transmission ultrasound modality, to calculate the ratio of fibroglandular volume to total breast volume may facilitate assessment of ongoing breast cancer treatments or selective hormone receptor modulation therapies.
Philips Set to Launch FetView Fetal Ultrasound Platform at ISUOG Conference
September 15th 2022Emphasizing the digitalization of OB/GYN workflows and patient management, the cloud-based system reportedly facilitates real-time access to fetal ultrasound images and related data from any ultrasound system.
Samsung Gets FDA Nod for Versatile V7 Ultrasound System
September 9th 2022Offering uniform high-resolution images through a combination of beamforming and enhanced image processing, the new ultrasound platform reportedly has an array of diagnostic features ranging from cardiovascular applications to breast lesion assessment.
Study Suggests AI is Superior to Sonographer Assessment of Heart Function on Echocardiograms
September 1st 2022In comparison to initial sonographer assessment of echocardiograms, cardiologists are over 10 percent less likely to change initial artificial intelligence (AI) assessment of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), according to new research recently presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
Key Challenges with the O-RADS Ultrasound Classification System
July 27th 2022While the Ovarian-Adnexal Reporting and Data System ultrasound (O-RADS US) system provides a standardized and validated system for classification and risk stratification of ovarian and adnexal masses, a variety of clinical scenarios may prohibit or limit use of the system.
Eight Perspectives from Radiology Organizations on the Overturning of Roe v. Wade
July 2nd 2022In recently issued statements, different radiology organizations have offered perspectives on the physician-patient relationship and the potential impact of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.