Clinical Research

Hantavirus on imaging: What radiologists need to know
Two months after a cluster of cases occurred on a cruise ship, experts are offering insight into how radiologists can help spot the "silent" signs of the deadly virus on imaging.
Imaging offers new insight into how GLP-1 medications trigger weight loss
The slimming effect of medications such as Zepbound expands beyond appetite suppression alone, new imaging insights reveal.
First US patient enrolled in device study to reduce coronary microvascular dysfunction
The self-expanding A-Flux device is implanted in the coronary sinus to increase pressure on the venous side of the heart and improve perfusion in smaller vessels.
Advances in leadless conduction and Bachmann’s bundle pacing next frontier in physiologic pacing
Leadless pacing in the Bachmann's bundle may be the next phase in the evolution of cardiac pacing technology.
Vibrations used to extract EP leads in first-in-human study
A novel vibration-based extraction technique appears to offer safety, efficiency and a simple, rapid, alternative to conventional lead removal.

Doppler ultrasound offers accurate, accessible alternative for diagnosing peripheral artery disease

Experts believe the method could be easily integrated into clinical settings and improve screening for PAD.

Ultromics EchoGo Amyloidosis artificial intelligence

AI-enhanced echocardiography improves early detection of cardiac amyloidosis

The first FDA-cleared AI model of its kind was found to be an accurate screening tool for cardiac amyloidosis.

ASE shares new recommendations for evaluating LV diastolic function, HFpEF

The new guidelines detail the use of echocardiography to evaluate patients for a variety of conditions.

Statin use may protect patients from subarachnoid hemorrhages

Statins appear to be the most impactful for patients diagnosed with hypertension or cerebrovascular disease.

Low-intensity focused ultrasound a noninvasive treatment option for lingering COVID symptoms

New research suggests the technique can effectively break down amyloid fibrinogen microclots, which are believed to interfere with perfusion and cause inflammation.

PACT could offer painless alternative to mammograms

Specialized imaging technique offers pain-free, effective alternative to mammograms

The photoacoustic CT, or PACT, imaging technique is said to perform comparably to mammography for cancer detection, but without the discomfort of standard mammograms.

Algorithm accurately predicts dementia risk using a single MRI scan

The tool also can be used to predict a person's brain age and risk for a myriad of other chronic conditions as well.

Mayo Clinic develops AI capable of substantially improving dementia diagnoses

With the software's help, readers are up to three times more accurate and interpretations are nearly twice as fast.

Clinical Research

Hantavirus on imaging: What radiologists need to know

Imaging offers new insight into how GLP-1 medications trigger weight loss

First US patient enrolled in device study to reduce coronary microvascular dysfunction

Advances in leadless conduction and Bachmann’s bundle pacing next frontier in physiologic pacing

Vibrations used to extract EP leads in first-in-human study