CEM image quality unaffected by iron particles from tracers
Low-dose iron oxide tracers impact the quality of breast MR images, but not that of contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM), a study published February 5 in Surgical Oncology found.
Researchers led by Elisabeth van Haaren from the Zuyderland Medical Centre in Sittard-Geleen, the Netherlands, found that even after a low-dose injection (1 ml) of superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) tracer, iron remnants stay behind in the breast tissue and disturb all MR images. However, they also observed no such effect on CEM images.
“CEM could be valuable alternative if additional imaging is needed in the follow-up of breast cancer,” van...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 6, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Clinical News Subspecialties MRI Ultrasound Breast Imaging Source Type: news
CEM image quality unaffected by iron particles from tracers
Low-dose iron oxide tracers impact the quality of breast MR images, but not that of contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM), a study published February 5 in Surgical Oncology found.
Researchers led by Elisabeth van Haaren from the Zuyderland Medical Centre in Sittard-Geleen, the Netherlands, found that even after a low-dose injection (1 ml) of superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) tracer, iron remnants stay behind in the breast tissue and disturb all MR images. However, they also observed no such effect on CEM images.
“CEM could be valuable alternative if additional imaging is needed in the follow-up of breast cancer,” van...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 6, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Clinical News Subspecialties MRI Ultrasound Breast Imaging Source Type: news
Editorial criticizes breast screening guidelines, ACR responds
An editorial criticizing the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) breast cancer screening guidelines has drawn the ire of the American College of Radiology (ACR). The editorial, published February 5 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, stated that the updated USPSTF guidelines issued in 2023 could create more confusion among women considering undergoing breast cancer screening and make way for more harm tied to screening. “The USPSTF risks abandoning its role in setting the standard for using evidence and sound judgment to make medical decisions,” wrote Russell Harris, MD, a former USPSTF member, in his ed...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 6, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Subspecialties Associations Breast Imaging Source Type: news
Outcomes Compared for Different Fetal Surveillance Methods
MONDAY, Feb. 5, 2024 -- The rate of neonatal encephalopathy and severe neonatal acidemia is increased with use of external ultrasound transducer monitoring of fetal heart rate without simultaneous maternal heart rate recording, according to a study... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 5, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Delayed diagnosis of complete achilles tendon rupture in a teenage athlete: a case report of nonoperative treatment - Schwartz PE, Schwartz MH, Georgiadis AG.
CASE: A 19-year-old female athlete experienced calf pain during sport. A complete Achilles tendon rupture was diagnosed 4 weeks after injury. Ultrasound revealed discontinuity of the Achilles tendon with 2.0 cm of diastasis, persisting in plantarflexion. P... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 5, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
What is the Differential Diagnosis of a Suprarenal Mass?
Discussion
Suprarenal masses (SRM) are not that common (incidence of 1.9/1000 in neonates), but are more commonly diagnosed prenatally because of prenatal ultrasound. Masses can be difficult to accurately diagnose even after birth because their features overlap. Radiographically they can be variable in size, cystic/solid or mixed and with or without calcifications. Common signs and symptoms of SRM include anemia, jaundice, scrotal hematoma and abdominal mass. Signs of asphyxia may also occur. Often patients whose diagnosis is not clear are monitored closely for a few weeks to see how the lesion changes with time. This is e...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - February 5, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Mindray inks strategic agreement with Aegle
Mindray North America has inked a distribution agreement with Ohio-based Aegle Medical Solutions.Under terms of the agreement, Aegle Medical Solutions will be the sole distributor of Mindray's Hepatus-Series Transient Elastography Diagnostic Ultrasound systems for noninvasive liver disease management. Mindray maintains global headquarters in Shenzhen, China. Mindray North America is located in Mahwah, NJ, and the company operates an ultrasound Innovation Center in San Jose, CA. (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 2, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Product News Source Type: news
Fujifilm Sonosite launches Voice Assist application
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) developer Fujifilm Sonosite is launching the Sonosite Voice Assist application, a voice command feature that allows users to control Sonosite PX and Sonosite LX systems hands-free during sterile or clean procedures.
The Voice Assist is activated with a simple voice command, “Activate Voice." It allows users to freeze and save images, adjust gain settings, and add color flow, all through voice commands. The company highlighted that this feature could potentially reduce healthcare provider costs and streamline workflow by eliminating the need for an assistant to be in the room to help comp...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 1, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news
Pediatrix Medical Group deploys Sonio platform
Sonio has secured a contract to supply its prenatal care reporting and image management platform to the Pediatrix Medical Group.
The platform aims to simplify and streamline ultrasound workflow while improving quality assurance and clinical outcomes. Pediatrix has initially implemented Sonio’s platform in their San Jose, CA, Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) practice.
Sonio in 2023 received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the company's Sonio Detect for prenatal ultrasound exams. (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 1, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news
Residents describe use of POCUS for high-risk pregnancies in Nepal
American radiology residents reported on clinical rotations in Nepal during which they used point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for high-risk pregnancies in a commentary published January 30 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 1, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Clinical News Womens Imaging Ob/Gyn Source Type: news
FDA clears Philips ’ new ultrasound transducer
Philips HealthCare parent Royal Philips has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its new Mini TEE ultrasound transducer.
X11- 4t Mini 3D TEE is intended for cardiovascular ultrasound imaging and was designed to be smaller to meet unmet needs in pediatric patients (as small as 5 kg), adults at risk of complications, and in complex intensive-case-unit (ICU) cases, in which the probe for the company’s 3D TEE transducer was too large, Philips said.A clinician using the Mini TEE 3D transducer on a pediatric patient.Image courtesy of Royal Philips
The Mini Live 3D TEE transducer operates with the sa...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 31, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Subspecialties Cardiovascular Radiology Source Type: news
Deep learning could improve lung ultrasound interpretation
Deep learning could improve real-time lung ultrasound interpretation, according to a study published January 29 in Ultrasonics.
Researchers led by Lewis Howell, PhD, from the University of Leeds in the U.K. found that a deep learning model trained on lung ultrasound allowed for segmentation and characterization of artifacts on images when tested on a phantom model.
“Machine learning and deep learning present an exciting opportunity to assist in the interpretation of lung ultrasound and other pathologies imaged using ultrasound,” Howell and colleagues wrote.
Lung ultrasound in recent years has been highlighted in res...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 30, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Subspecialties Artificial Intelligence Chest Radiology Source Type: news
Gunshot-related nerve injuries of the upper extremities: clinical, electromyographic, and ultrasound features in 22 patients - Shields LBE, Iyer VG, Zhang YP, Shields CB.
OBJECTIVES: Gunshot wounds of the upper extremities may cause permanent neurovascular injuries, leading to significant morbidity, chronic pain, functional loss, and disability. While there are many reports on the incidence and intraoperative findings in gu... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Insightec releases Exablate upgrade
Insightec has released Exablate Prime, an upgraded version of its Exablate Neuro platform.Changes to the platform include:Improved user interface,Automated calculations,Improved therapy delivery,Increased specificity and control,Real-time monitoring,Enhanced planning and support, andImproved visualization and image management.The upgrade also includes an optional 3-tesla head coil, the company said. It is available for purchase in the U.S. as of this month.In other Insightec news, the firm announced that the Dutch Healthcare Institute has recommended that MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) be reimbursed for people suffe...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 29, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Clinical News Industry News Subspecialties MRI Neuroradiology Source Type: news
Thyroid ultrasound database may spur better diagnostic models
A thyroid ultrasound imaging database could spur the development of more effective diagnostic and treatment models for related diseases, according to research published January 23 in Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology.
A team led by Xiang Li from Northeastern University in Shenyang highlighted that its imaging database can make way for developing more accurate computer-aided detection (CAD) systems to analyze thyroid nodule-related lesions found on ultrasound. It also introduced a marker mask inpainting (MMI) method to erase artificial markers and improve image quality.
“This database collects a wide variety of nodule im...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 29, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Subspecialties Ultrasound Head and Neck Radiology Source Type: news
