Womens Imaging: Page 135

Can ultrasound, 3D printing deepen maternal-fetal bonds?
By Abraham Kim
When a pregnant woman sees her fetus on imaging scans, it can help strengthen the bond she feels with her unborn child, say researchers. They demonstrate how 3D-printed models based on ultrasound scans confirmed this concept in a study published online on February 8 in the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing.
February 17, 2020
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Germany funds portable ultrasound app research
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Researchers from Germany have received funding from the country's ministry of health to create an app that guides at-home ultrasound scans for pregnant patients. The app is part of a 2.5-year project to digitize maternal health in the country.
February 16, 2020
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Being active may improve radiation therapy outcomes
By Kate Madden Yee
Patients who are physically active before they undergo thoracic radiation therapy may have better outcomes, according to study results delivered at a meeting on the cardiovascular care of oncology patients held by the American College of Cardiology.
February 13, 2020
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AI improves reader performance for ABUS studies
By Erik L. Ridley
An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm could potentially help radiologists and other physicians improve their ability to classify lesions on automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) exams, according to research published online February 12 in Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology.
February 13, 2020
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Should U.S. radiologists double read mammograms?
By Theresa Pablos
In many European countries, radiologists double read mammograms, followed by a consensus review when the recommendations don't align. Double reading could also benefit U.S. radiologists, according to a study published online on February 11 in Radiology.
February 12, 2020
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FDG-PET/CT points to cervical cancer patient outcomes
By Wayne Forrest
Several indicators on pretreatment FDG-PET/CT scans can help predict overall survival in patients with locally advanced cervical cancer and para-aortic lymph node involvement. The markers could help clinicians steer patients toward more aggressive treatment, according to a February 7 study in Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
February 12, 2020
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Fla. practice cited for serious image quality problems
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A Florida ob/gyn practice cited for performing mammography without an active certificate has warned patients about serious problems with image quality, according to a new adverse event report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
February 11, 2020
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FDA reinstates Raleigh Radiology's accreditation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on February 11 announced that it had reinstated accreditation for a facility in Raleigh, NC, that had experienced mammography technical quality issues.
February 11, 2020
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MRI finds cancer missed on clinical breast exams
By Theresa Pablos
Breast MRI scans found six cases of breast cancer in high-risk women that had been missed with clinical breast examinations in a recent study, published in the March issue of Clinical Radiology. But the MRI scans also led to more recalls -- in excess of established guidelines.
February 11, 2020
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3D micro-CT primed to revamp breast cancer imaging
By Abraham Kim
Using 3D micro-CT to image breast cancer biopsy samples leads to a more precise assessment of cancer margins than the traditional histological approach and could improve the effectiveness of surgical treatment, according to a study published online February 4 in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment.
February 10, 2020
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QT Ultrasound touts presentations on 3D ultrasound
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound technology developer QT Ultrasound has prepared several presentations discussing the use and benefits of 3D transmission ultrasound for breast imaging.
February 9, 2020
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AI boosts radiologists' mammography performance
By Kate Madden Yee
An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm trained with a large set of mammography data outperformed radiologists when it came to identifying breast cancer in a new study, but it also helped them improve their own performance, according to research published online February 6 in Lancet Digital Health.
February 9, 2020
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