Ultrasound: Page 114

French seek progress on ultrasound hygiene

By Frances Rylands-Monk

While French radiologists are waiting for a Ministry of Health decision on ultrasound probe disinfection regulations, the country's scientific societies are gearing up to promote higher decontamination standards in line with other European countries, ultrasound expert Prof. Nicolas Grenier revealed at the RSNA 2018 meeting in Chicago.

December 4, 2018

Ultrasound after DBT obviates diagnostic 2D mammo

By Kate Madden Yee

Performing a diagnostic mammogram to assess suspicious masses found on digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) may not be necessary if ultrasound is available, according to a new study published online on November 29 in the British Journal of Radiology. Researchers found that ultrasound is 98% effective for further assessing masses found on DBT screening exams.

December 4, 2018

Elastography works for diagnosing soft-tissue lesions

By Kate Madden Yee

Shear-wave elastography (SWE) boosts diagnostic accuracy when compared with ultrasound alone or ultrasound with MRI for diagnosing soft-tissue lesions initially believed to be benign, according to a study published online November 27 in Radiology.

December 3, 2018

Carotid ultrasound scans prompt behavior change

By Philip Ward

Showing people signs of atherosclerosis on their own carotid ultrasound scans can prompt them to adopt lifestyle changes that reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study of more than 3,500 individuals published December 3 in Lancet.

December 3, 2018

HR Pharmaceuticals lands Premier gel contract

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

HR Pharmaceuticals has won a contract to supply its EcoVue ultrasound gel to members of the Premier group purchasing organization.

December 2, 2018

SDMS updates compensation calculator, reports

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) has updated its Sonographer and Sonography Educator Salary and Benefits Reports, as well as its SDMS Compensation Calculator.

December 2, 2018

Trust MRgFUS for prostate cancer ablation

By Kate Madden Yee

MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) is a viable tool for prostate cancer ablation, according to research presented this week at the annual RSNA meeting in Chicago.

November 29, 2018

ICUS applauds payment changes for CEUS

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS) applauds the announcement of changes in payment for contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) imaging of the abdomen.

November 28, 2018

US screening data from Fukushima shed light on thyroid cancer in kids

By Philip Ward

The latest results of mass ultrasound screening of children for thyroid cancer after the Fukushima disaster were published online on November 29 by JAMA Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery. The study provides vital data on thyroid cancer and may lead to growing demands outside of Japan for more ultrasound scans in younger people, increasing the risk of overdiagnosis, experts have warned.

November 28, 2018

BI-RADS 4C or 5 on ultrasound? Go directly to biopsy

By Kate Madden Yee

CHICAGO - Directly scheduling biopsy is an appropriate course of action for breast lesions categorized as BI-RADS 4C and 5 on screening ultrasound, according to research presented on Tuesday at the annual RSNA meeting.

November 28, 2018

US-guided breast cryoablation offers new treatment option

By Kate Madden Yee

Ultrasound-guided cryoablation shows promise as a new tool for treating breast cancers that are detected early and considered to be low-risk, according to research presented on Wednesday at the RSNA 2018 meeting.

November 27, 2018

CAD helps less-experienced rads diagnose thyroid cancer

By Kate Madden Yee

CHICAGO - Computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) technology helps radiologists of different experience levels better identify malignant thyroid nodules on ultrasound images, according to research presented on Monday at the RSNA meeting.

November 27, 2018

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