Dear Ultrasound Insider,
It’s spring conference season, and experts from around the world are sharing the latest research and insights with ultrasound specialists of all levels.
The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) recently held its annual meeting in Pittsburgh, showcasing the latest in imaging. One study presented at the conference examined how ultrasound O-RADS performs in categorizing borderline ovarian tumors. It found that most tumors are categorized as intermediate or high risk. Find out what else researchers from the University of New Mexico discovered in this edition’s featured article.
Another study presented at ARRS showed that liver transplant centers favor the use of ultrasound in monitoring post-transplant outcomes. A team from the University of British Columbia in Canada also discussed variability in protocols, timing, frequency, and reporting standards for post-transplantation imaging.
In prostate imaging news, a study presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology’s (SIR) annual meeting in Toronto showed promise that MRI-guided transurethral ultrasound ablation (TULSA) could be an alternative to surgery in men with prostate cancer, while research out of Tarsus University in Türkiye found that virtual reality glasses could help soothe patients undergoing transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy (TRUS-PB).
Also, an analysis by a Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia team showed that more clinics are using pediatric contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) after regulatory approval. However, this uptake has been slow, according to the investigators.
Two recent studies examined how AI could help in ultrasound imaging. A team from China developed an AI algorithm and reported success in the model providing accurate, real-time guidance for shoulder images. Another study showed how a deep neural network (DNN) architecture developed by a University of California, San Francisco team can improve detection of major cardiac conditions on echocardiography images.
In the interventional imaging arena, French researchers reported that percutaneous thermal ablation -- whether it be from ultrasound, MRI, or CT guidance -- is a safe procedure for treating malignant liver tumors.
The Ultrasound MinnieCast meanwhile has been on a roll, covering a variety of sonography topics via interviews with Scott Young, MD, from the Mayo Clinic on imaging endometriosis; Christine Schutzer from Oregon Health & Science University about how point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is reshaping care; and Franklin Tessler, MD (retired), on current challenges in thyroid ultrasound imaging and TI-RADS.
Did we miss anything? Do you have any new research that would interest AuntMinnie readers? Feel free to drop us a line! In the meantime, continue checking out our latest coverage in our Ultrasound content area.
Amerigo Allegretto
Associate Editor
AuntMinnie.com
