Clinical News: Page 509

Ultrasound spots cardiac arrhythmic sites better than ECG

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Ultrasound can more accurately map arrhythmic sites in the heart for improved success of ablation procedures than the more commonly used electrocardiogram (ECG), researchers found.

March 18, 2021

Ultrasound vibrations may damage coronaviruses

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Coronaviruses may be vulnerable to ultrasound vibrations within frequencies used in medical diagnostic imaging, according to a recent study by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

March 18, 2021

Imaging findings help AI algorithm detect physical child abuse

By Erik L. Ridley

A deep-learning algorithm that includes analysis of imaging reports can identify children who have been physically abused, according to research published online March 18 in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery.

March 18, 2021

CT mobile stroke units improve patient outcomes

By Kate Madden Yee

CT mobile stroke units improve patient outcomes and reduce risk of long-term disability, according to research presented March 17 at the virtual International Stroke Conference.

March 18, 2021

AI identifies orthopedic implant make, model on radiographs

By Erik L. Ridley

Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms can automatically identify orthopedic implant models on radiographs, aiding in preoperative planning of revision arthroplasty, according to a U.K. study published March 17 in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence.

March 18, 2021

Akesis radiation therapy system cleared

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiation therapy developer Akesis announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Akesis Galaxy RTi gamma stereotactic radiosurgery system for treating brain diseases and brain cancer.

March 17, 2021

Koios Medical's AI for detecting breast cancer gets CE Mark

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Koios Medical has received the CE Mark for its Koios DS Breast Smart Ultrasound decision-support software for interpreting breast ultrasound images.

March 17, 2021

Medicare urged to update lung cancer screening coverage

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Medicare coverage for CT lung cancer screening should be updated to reflect new eligibility thresholds issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and remove barriers that keep at-risk populations from accessing these exams, according to a coalition of physician and patient organizations.

March 17, 2021

Early MRI could improve TBI patient outcomes

By Kate Madden Yee

Performing advanced MRI scans on people with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) within 72 hours could translate to better patient outcomes, according to a study published March 18 in JAMA Network Open.

March 17, 2021

PET/MRI study looks at head injuries and Alzheimer's disease

By Will Morton

PET/MRI showed in a recent study that a loss of cognitive function in older people due to head injuries that knocked them unconscious earlier in life was unrelated to pathology associated with Alzheimer's disease.

March 17, 2021

Lung ultrasound spots COVID-19 in newborns

By Rebekah Moan

For neonates suspected of having COVID-19 pneumonia, what's the best way to image them given the radiation concerns of CT? Use lung ultrasound, which is noninvasive, convenient, and sensitive, according to a new study out of Wuhan, China.

March 17, 2021

FDA: Acist recalls Kodama intravascular ultrasound catheter

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has posted a warning that contrast injector developer Acist is recalling some of its Kodama intravascular ultrasound catheters.

March 16, 2021

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