Ultrasound

Ultrasound, also referred to as sonography or diagnostic ultrasound, uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize soft tissue. Ultrasounds are frequently ordered to measure fetal anatomy during pregnancy, check for blood clots and to guide needle biopsy procedures of the breast, abdomen and pelvis. The imaging modality does not use any radiation to create images. Find news specific to cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography).

Example of artificial intelligence generated measurements to quantify the size of a lung cancer nodule during a followup CT scan to see if the lesion is regressing with treatment. This type of automation can aid radiologists by doing the tedious, time consuming work. Photo by Dave Fornell

8 trends in radiology technology to watch in 2023

Here is a list of some key trends in radiology technology from our editors based on our coverage of the radiology market.

January 18, 2023
kid child pediatric MRI imaging

Number of kids needing sedation prior to imaging drastically drops following intervention

At one institution, the intervention resulted in an average cost savings of $139,367.80 per year.

January 13, 2023
transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)

Simulations help 'accelerate the TEE learning curve' for cardiology trainees

Simulation-based training can help cardiology fellows improve their TTE abilities, even when instructors or equipment are in short supply. 

January 11, 2023
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Google Health develops AI models for more accurate gestational age estimation

The models do not require manual measurements from a sonographer to estimate GA. Instead, they are able to make use of ultrasound images and videos.

January 9, 2023
Multiple sclerosis ribbon MS

Vascular ultrasound findings offer clues into disability progression in MS patients

These findings were largely governed by biochemical and lifestyle factors, such as diet and physical activity. They were also found to have a greater influence on disability progression than aging. 

January 6, 2023
Seno Medical's Imagio OA/US Breast Imaging System, optoacoustic ultrasound

Emerging optoacoustic ultrasound technology promises to reduce false-positives and unnecessary biopsies

Optoacoustic ultrasound can noninvasively provide valuable information on tumor behavior and better inform providers of whether a mass is benign or malignant. 

January 5, 2023
A 3D echo of a rheumatic mitral valve and a 2D image of the same valve showing the irregularly shaped valve opening. Images are part of the figures in the new ASE guidelines.

ASE releases updated rheumatic heart disease guideline

The American Society of Echocardiography released a new guideline document on the comprehensive use of echocardiography in the diagnosis and therapeutic intervention of rheumatic heart disease.

January 4, 2023

Bedside ultrasound found to effectively guide clinical decisions in trauma patients

Although whole-body CT scans are frequently one of the first assessments in the triage of trauma patients, new research argues that the use of bedside ultrasound could be more appropriate for initial examinations. 

December 21, 2022

Around the web

Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans. 

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday. 

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound. 

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