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. 

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

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.

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. 

Professional consensus supports the use of ultrasound for initial imaging evaluation of patients presenting in the ED with suspected urinary stone disease (USD). However, as of 2018, only 2% of these patients received ultrasound while some 59% had CT.

Noteworthy market developments listed in the order announcements were posted.    

Compared with LTE networks, 5G networks impress medical professionals as having “good” video quality and an “acceptable” delay.

Images from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2022 annual meeting Nov. 27- Dec. 1 in Chicago. The gallery includes new technologies and a look at sights around the world's largest radiology conference.