Erik L. Ridley[email protected]ISMachine learning may aid reading of thyroid ultrasoundCan machine-learning techniques perform better than a radiologist in differentiating between malignant and thyroid nodules on ultrasound? It depends on the experience level of the radiologist, according to research published in the October issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.September 26, 2016UltrasoundContrast US clears up indeterminate HCC cases on MRIContrast-enhanced ultrasound is highly effective for characterizing tumors thought to be hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) but indeterminate on MRI, according to a presentation at the 2016 Advances in Contrast Ultrasound - Bubble Conference earlier this month in Chicago.September 21, 2016MRIMR/TRUS fusion biopsy targets high-risk prostate cancerTargeted prostate biopsies guided by fused MR and transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) images can detect more cases of aggressive prostate cancer than traditional systematic biopsies guided by TRUS alone, according to a multicenter study published recently in Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations.September 19, 2016ISMobile App Spotlight: RADiDOCAuntMinnie.com presents the next article in an ongoing series highlighting notable mobile apps in radiology. In this installment, we take a look at RADiDOC, an iOS app designed to serve as a personal radiation safety digital assistant.September 15, 2016UltrasoundEcho reveals why smoking ups risk of heart failureSmokers have thicker heart walls and less heart-pumping ability on echocardiography scans than individuals who don't smoke, factors that increase the risk of heart failure, according to research published September 13 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging.September 14, 2016PACS/VNADICOM Grid rebrands as Ambra with eye on VNA marketCloud-based software developer DICOM Grid has changed its name to Ambra Health and announced plans to grow from its roots as a provider of image exchange technology into a full-fledged participant in the burgeoning vendor-neutral archive (VNA) sector.September 12, 2016UltrasoundSDMS takes issue with ultrasound autism studyThe Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) is expressing concern that a recent study linking first-trimester ultrasound with more severe autism symptoms may lead pregnant women to skip or delay a medically necessary examination.September 8, 2016PACS/VNAPACS brings improved quality of care to Laos hospitalWith so many other pressing healthcare priorities, resource-strapped hospitals in developing countries may consider PACS to be out of their reach. But if the experience of one Laotian hospital is any indication, it may be well worth the investment.September 7, 2016UltrasoundCan 1st-trimester ultrasound affect autism severity?In a disturbing new finding, first-trimester ultrasound was linked to greater severity of autism symptoms, including poorer cognitive outcomes and increased repetitive behaviors, in fetuses with a genetic predisposition to autism spectrum disorder, according to research published online September 1 in Autism Research.September 5, 2016UltrasoundSpleen stiffness correlates with cirrhosis complicationThe progression of thrombocytopenia, or blood platelet deficiency, in cirrhotic patients is directly determined by pathophysiologic changes in the spleen that can be assessed on ultrasound elastography, according to research published in the September issue of the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.September 1, 2016Previous PagePage 134 of 393Next PageTop StoriesMolecular ImagingPET predicts faster cognitive decline in women than menWomen initially outperformed men at low brain tau levels, but the advantage diminished as tau levels increased over time.MRIUnclear explanations of contrast MRI exams heighten patient anxietyWomens ImagingMammography screening improves survival for late-stage cancersUltrasoundUltrasound MinnieCast, Episode 2: Body imaging with RUS-PATSponsor ContentHow Agentic AI Is Transforming Radiology Ops
