Ultrasound assesses IVF pregnancies in vaginal bleeding cases
July 25, 2023 -- Ultrasound should be used to evaluate women who present with vaginal bleeding symptoms after embryo transfer via in vitro fertilization (IVF), suggest findings published July 23 in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Read More
Ultrasound shows trends of isthmic contractions in pregnant women
July 24, 2023 -- Ultrasound shows that isthmic contractions are common in second-trimester pregnancies and can affect cervical measurements, a Spanish study published July 20 in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found. Read More
AI model distinguishes luminal, nonluminal breast cancers
July 24, 2023 -- A deep-learning radiopathomics model using preoperative ultrasound images and biopsy slides can differentiate between luminal and nonluminal breast cancers at early stages, results published July 19 in eBioMedicine showed. Read More
NPPs increasingly performing image interpretation
July 11, 2023 -- The rate of diagnostic imaging interpretation by nonphysician practitioners (NPPs) is rising and has become a concern among policy experts, according to a study published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. Read More
How to maximize venous duplex ultrasound reimbursement
July 10, 2023 -- Accurate and complete documentation is the key to maximizing reimbursement for venous duplex Doppler ultrasound exams, according to a new column by Erin Stephens of Healthcare Administrative Partners. Read More
Do PCPs order musculoskeletal imaging appropriately?
July 7, 2023 -- Do primary care providers (PCPs) appropriately order diagnostic imaging for musculoskeletal complaints? They could do better, suggests a study published July 4 in Arthritis Care and Research. Read More
AI improves lung ultrasound interpretation by novice users
July 7, 2023 -- AI assistance can enhance the performance of nonexpert clinicians on lung ultrasound exams performed in the intensive care unit, suggest findings published July 1 in Critical Care. Read More
Ultrasound attenuation imaging can help detect hepatic steatosis
July 7, 2023 -- Attenuation imaging is feasible for ultrasonic detection of hepatic steatosis in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a study published July 6 in Academic Radiology. Read More
Multimodality ultrasound risk model outperforms TI-RADS
June 28, 2023 -- A risk prediction model using multimodality ultrasound bests TI-RADS when it comes to evaluating thyroid nodules -- and could help avoid unnecessary biopsies, according to a study published June 27 in Radiology. Read More
Diverse thyroid ultrasound data leads to better AI performance
June 23, 2023 -- AI models developed from diverse thyroid ultrasound datasets in terms of hospitals, vendors, and regions show higher diagnostic performance, according to research published June 20 in Radiology. 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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