Ultrasound: Page 103

Breast density laws don't boost ultrasound rates
By Theresa Pablos
State laws designed to notify women with dense breast tissue about their options for supplemental imaging may not actually boost the use of ultrasound. A study in the January edition of the Journal of the American College of Radiology found density notification laws did not increase ultrasound rates.
January 6, 2020
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Ultrasound of infants exposed to Zika predicts long-term risk
By Theresa Pablos
Some infants who were exposed to the Zika virus in utero but who appeared normal at birth later demonstrated delays in development as toddlers, according to a study published online January 6 in JAMA Pediatrics. But imaging tools such as ultrasound and MRI can help indicate which children might be at increased risk.
January 5, 2020
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Model predicts metastases in endometrial cancer patients
By Rebekah Moan
Using ultrasound in combination with endometrial biopsy results and clinical characteristics allows clinicians to reliably predict the risk of lymph node metastases in endometrial cancer patients before surgery. Researchers found the model to be superior to risk stratification alone in a study published online December 16 in Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
December 23, 2019
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Survey: Patients', doctors' technology use views differ
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
About 40% of patients want their primary care doctors to have access to handheld ultrasound devices for quick use when needed during appointments, according to a consumer survey commissioned by GE Healthcare.
December 22, 2019
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Does thyroid cancer screening lead to overdiagnosis?
By Wayne Forrest
Two studies from the U.S. and South Korea are raising questions about the role of ultrasound screening and thyroid cancer incidence. Researchers specifically address the issue of overdiagnosis in studies published in the December 24/31 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
December 22, 2019
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Koios touts study on AI for breast biopsy
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Artificial intelligence (AI) software developer Koios Medical is highlighting the results of a study that used its DS Breast 2.0 as a second opinion for analyzing and assessing lesions found during breast ultrasound examinations.
December 19, 2019
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Butterfly Network adds Android access
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Portable ultrasound developer Butterfly Network is expanding the compatibility of its Butterfly iQ portable ultrasound device to 10 Samsung and Google mobile Android devices.
December 19, 2019
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Verasonics highlights growth during 2019
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Research ultrasound technology developer Verasonics is highlighting growth the company achieved in 2019.
December 16, 2019
Ex-NFL players charged in $3.9M healthcare fraud
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged 10 former National Football League (NFL) players for allegedly claiming at least $3.9 million from a healthcare benefit program for expensive medical equipment -- including ultrasound scanners -- that was never purchased.
December 16, 2019
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Discommon debuts accessories for Butterfly iQ
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Accessories manufacturer Discommon has introduced a new line of accessories for Butterfly Network's Butterfly iQ portable ultrasound device.
December 10, 2019
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Lantheus, CarThera partner on ultrasound cancer therapy
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Lantheus Medical Imaging parent company Lantheus Holdings has agreed to supply its microbubble ultrasound contrast technology to medical device company CarThera for the treatment of glioblastoma.
December 9, 2019
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USPSTF reaffirms take on ultrasound AAA screening
By Abraham Kim
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has reaffirmed with no major changes its 2014 recommendations on using ultrasound to screen for asymptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), in a new statement published online December 10 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
December 9, 2019
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