Medical Imaging

Standardized Ultrasound-Guided PIV Insertions Improve Outcomes and Reduce Costs
A new study has shown that standardizing ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous (PIV) insertions in a hospital setting using an innovative sterile barrier dressing reduced costs by 73% and staff time for insertions by 50%, while also improving both patient and nursing staff satisfaction. More...06 Oct 2022


New Guidance Recommends Coronary CTA as First-Line Test when Treating Acute Chest Pain in ED
The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT, Arlington, VA, USA) has released an expert consensus document detailing standards of practice for coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) use for patients presenting with acute chest pain (ACP) to the emergency department. The document outlines the benefits of CCTA as the first-line test for ACP and provides recommendations for appropriate patient selection, preparation, protocol selection, interpretation, reporting and patient management based on clinical evidence and expert consensus. More...04 Oct 2022

Deep Learning-Based Image Reconstruction Technology Delivers Next-Level MRI Quality
GE Healthcare (Chicago, IL, USA) has received US FDA 510(k) clearance of its breakthrough AIR Recon DL for 3D and PROPELLER imaging sequences. The benefits of AIR Recon DL are extended by these new features to nearly all MRI clinical procedures, covering all anatomies and enabling better image quality, shorter scan times, and enhanced patient experience. More...30 Sep 2022

AI-Aided MRI Provides Cost-Effective Alternative to Painful, Invasive Liver Biopsies
A new study has shown that an AI-enhanced, noninvasive liver health diagnostic tool can be a cost-effective alternative to painful, invasive liver biopsies for monitoring disease activity and treatment response in patients with autoimmune hepatitis. More...29 Sep 2022

Next-Gen Ultrasound Endoscope Enables Complex Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
FUJIFILM Corporation (Tokyo, Japan) has developed a convex ultrasonic endoscope, the EG-740UT, for the upper gastrointestinal tract which combined with its ARIETTA 850 provides outstanding ultrasound image quality with advanced therapeutic capability. More...29 Sep 2022

Breast Ultrasound Volume Calculator Accurately Monitors Cancer Treatment
A new technology with the ability to image through dense breasts calculates the fibroglandular volume (FGV) of the breast and the ratio of FGV to total breast volume (TGV). This ratio can contribute to an assessment of risk for breast cancer and changes in this ratio can be used to measure the efficacy of medication used to treat or prevent breast cancer. More...26 Sep 2022
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