Elastography methods vie for spot in breast imaging March 30, 2022 -- 2D shear-wave elastography can spot differences between benign and malignant breast lesions, but lags behind strain elastography, according to a study published March 28 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.Read More
Advanced practice providers take on more image-guided procedures March 29, 2022 -- Although radiologists still perform the most image-guided paracentesis and thoracentesis procedures, advanced practice providers are taking on a greater role, according to new research published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.Read More
Ultrasound offers alternative to MRI for bone stress injuries March 24, 2022 -- Ultrasound appears to be an effective point-of-care alternative to MRI for the evaluation of bone stress injury, according to a study published March 22 in the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.Read More
Echo links low atrial function to dementia later in life March 23, 2022 -- Echocardiography links lower left atrial function -- as opposed to the size of the left atrium -- to an increased risk of dementia later in life, according to research published March 22 in JAMA.Read More
Out with the old, in with new for uterine bleeding terms, TVUS March 18, 2022 -- Updated terminology has benefited research in transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) over the years by creating uniformity, according to experts at a March 13 session at the 2022 American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine annual meeting.Read More
AIUM: CEUS shows promise for pediatric patients March 17, 2022 -- SAN DIEGO - The jury is out when it comes to the use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), but case reports presented March 14 at the 2022 American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) annual meeting show pediatric patients can benefit.Read More
With a national reporting standard for breast density across the U.S. on the near horizon, ultrasound is poised to play a greater role as an adjunct to mammography in screening, along with other imaging modalities. Read more