Ultrasound: Page 82

OLED technology holds promise for cheaper ultrasound
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A new method of creating ultrasound images using only a piezoelectric crystal and an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) could result in cheaper scanners, according to researchers from North Carolina State University.
August 13, 2020
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CEUS helps predict chronic kidney disease progression
By Theresa Pablos
Clinicians may be able to use contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) features to help predict which patients with chronic kidney disease will experience worse outcomes, according to the findings of a prospective study published on August 9 in Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology.
August 13, 2020
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Doctors order thyroid ultrasounds without good reasons
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
About one-third of physicians have ordered thyroid ultrasound scans for patients for reasons that weren't supported by clinical care guidelines, according to a new study published August 12 in JAMA Surgery.
August 12, 2020
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SDMS releases ultrasound infection control guidelines
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) has released new guidelines on proper infection prevention and control for ultrasound transducers.
August 12, 2020
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AuntMinnie.com Ultrasound Insider
By Theresa Pablos
August 11, 2020
FDA approves RFID option for Definity contrast
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Lantheus Medical Imaging has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for version of its Definity ultrasound contrast agent that uses radiofrequency ID (RFID) technology to control the activation of the agent.
August 11, 2020
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Intelligent Ultrasound posts 2020 half-year financials
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound artificial intelligence software and simulation developer Intelligent Ultrasound Group has posted mixed financial results for the 2020 half-year period.
August 5, 2020
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USPSTF advises against carotid artery stenosis screening
By Theresa Pablos
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is poised to once again recommend against screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis. The task force reaffirmed its D rating in a draft recommendation statement published on August 4.
August 4, 2020
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Pediatric EDs using more ultrasound, MRI instead of CT
By Erik L. Ridley
Although pediatric emergency departments (EDs) performed fewer CT exams between 2009 and 2018, their utilization of advanced imaging increased overall due to expanded use of MRI and ultrasound exams, according to research published online August 3 in JAMA Pediatrics.
August 2, 2020
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COVID-19 pandemic driving increase in ultrasound use
By Theresa Pablos
The COVID-19 pandemic is driving an increase in the use of lung ultrasonography among physicians in Italy, according to the results of a small survey published in the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.
August 2, 2020
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Medicare requires prior authorization for venous ablation
By Sandy Coffta
Radiologists who perform venous ablation in a hospital outpatient department are now required to obtain prior authorization before performing such services on Medicare patients. Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners explains the new requirement.
July 29, 2020
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Ultrasound correlates with COVID-19 severity, duration
By Theresa Pablos
Findings on lung ultrasound scans were correlated with COVID-19 severity and duration in a study published on July 23 in the American Journal of Roentgenology. In particular, pulmonary consolidations distinguished between patients with moderate and severe forms of the disease.
July 27, 2020
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