Ultrasound nomogram performs well on soft-tissue tumors
September 13, 2023 -- Combining ultrasound imaging and clinical features can help radiologists identify malignant soft-tissue tumors for radiologists, suggest findings published September 11 in Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology. Read More
Deep-learning model classifies breast ultrasound findings
September 6, 2023 -- A deep-learning model that uses vision transformers for image classification can automatically classify breast ultrasound images as benign or malignant, according to research published September 2 in Academic Radiology. Read More
CEUS with perfluorobutane improves HCC diagnosis
August 29, 2023 -- Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) with Kupffer-cell agents has high specificity and sensitivity for diagnosing liver cancer, suggest findings published August 29 in Radiology. Read More
POCUS Certification Academy talks training with AuntMinnie.com
August 29, 2023 -- Interest in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is increasing, but there are still barriers that persist in its adoption and implementation into clinical workflows. Read More
Ultrasound-guided magnetic seeds localize breast lesions
August 23, 2023 -- Ultrasound-guided localization with magnetic seeds can localize nonpalpable breast lesions, and it may perform better than stereotactic seed localization, according to Italian research published August 22 in Clinical Breast Cancer. Read More
Can ultrasound guide vacuum excision to remove small breast cancers?
August 21, 2023 -- Ultrasound-guided vacuum-assisted excision is not a reliable method for removing small breast cancers, according to Finnish research published August 16 in the European Journal of Radiology. Read More
AI-based support tool improves decision-making for TI-RADS
August 17, 2023 -- An AI-based algorithm can help improve clinical decision support for suspicious thyroid ultrasound findings, according to research published August 14 in the Journal of Digital Imaging. Read More
Augmented-reality training aids in ultrasound vascular performance
August 15, 2023 -- Augmented-reality training helps improve ultrasound performance for pediatric critical care, according to research published August 11 in Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology. Read More
POCUS use increases at the VA, but training gaps remain
August 10, 2023 -- The use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has increased at Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers, but gaps in staff training still remain, a study published August 8 in CHEST Critical Care found. Read More
CEUS improves O-RADS diagnostic performance
August 9, 2023 -- Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) improves diagnostic performance of higher Ovarian-Adnexal Reporting and Data System (O-RADS) categories that indicate malignancy, a study published August 8 in Radiology has found. Read More
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AI algorithm creates x-ray-like images from ultrasound scans
A team of Chinese researchers has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that creates x-ray-like images from ultrasound data. They describe how they are using the technique to visualize adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in a new paper. Read more
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