Ultrasound

A recent study reveals referring providers do not always read requested second opinions.

Severe intimate partner violence is five-fold higher this year than in the previous three – radiologists have the opportunity to proactively identify at-risk patients.

Lung ultrasound scans pinpoint lingering lung damage in patients who meet clinical parameters for hospital discharge, alerting doctors to patients who will need longer-term care.

Pediatric Imaging Increase, Appropriate Use Criteria, Radiology Residency Pandemic Branding, Snapchatting Emergency Images

Emergency providers are utilizing more ultrasound and MRI scans, fewer CTs.

A team of international experts published seven recommendations for the use of chest imaging in the diagnosis and management of COVID-19-positive patients.

COVID-19, Stroke, and Heart Damage; Limitations of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis; Guidance for Pediatric CTA; and Micro-Ultrasound and Prostate Cancer

Almost all studies and modalities have seen significant declines in payment since 2007.

Images demonstrate high accuracy for identifying B-lines, thickened pleural lines, and pulmonary consolidation features.

The system is designed to reduce unnecessary biopsies, lesion correlation time, and improve overall diagnostic accuracy.

Sonosite PX improve image quality and workflow at the patient’s bedside.

Bedside lung ultrasound can be used to pinpoint which emergency department patients are more likely to die from viral infection.

From virus behavior, to patient impact, to imaging implementation – what we know so far.

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center/Case Western Reserve saw a 55-percent overall imaging volume drop during the pandemic and unearthed some commonalities with other, harder-hit areas.

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: July 3, 2020

Monitoring color flow gain in 3D quantitative blood flow measurements provides accurate and reliable information.

Database intended to be the largest open database of COVID-19-related imaging worldwide.

Amazon Alexa skill RAD-Assistant successfully retrieves pulmonary nodule and ovarian cyst clinical follow-up guidelines.

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children appearing in pediatric patients with COVID-19 infection and exposure.

Combining sound waves and a novel drug can reduce cancer cells by nearly 50 percent.

One rural-based model shows bringing interventional radiology services to older patients in their home not only improve access to care, but also catapults patient satisfaction.

AI model can help alleviate increased sonographer workload, but still has high missed diagnosis rate.

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: June 5, 2020

The modality is an effective, reliable alternative to chest CT or chest X-ray in this vulnerable population.

A five-tiered approach to cross-sectional interventional procedures can help radiologists determine which patients to treat first, minimizing likelihood of viral transmission.