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).

FDA clears catheter-based 4D visualization platform for complex heart procedures
The new technology from LUMA Vision allows operators to deliver 2D and 4D ultrasound images in real time. The advanced catheter was built with maneuverability and increased visibility in mind.
FDA clears AI-powered echocardiography software
HeartFocus guides users through the entire process, making it so that even novices can deliver high-quality echocardiograms every time.
Right heart cardiac ultrasound contrast agent for shunts enters U.S. trial
Currently there are no FDA cleared echocardiography contrast agents commercially available for use on the right side of the heart to detect shunts, but a new agent that promises to improve workflow and imaging is about to enter a U.S. trial.
GE HealthCare launches new AI-enabled automated breast ultrasound system
Ivenia ABUS Premium was designed to help streamline the supplemental breast ultrasound workloads and enhance diagnoses by improving ease of use and image reproducibility.
ASE updates recommendations for assessing right heart function in patients with pulmonary hypertension
The new guidelines were designed to ensure sonographers and other members of the heart team have the information they need to screen patients when appropriate and identify early warnings signs of PH.

Focused ultrasound earns praise as a surgical alternative for Parkinson’s patients

“The key for the ultimate adoption of this new procedure will be further refinements of the technology to ensure reliability and safety," University of Virginia Health researchers explained.

Hitachi inks five-year deal with Olympus to jointly develop endoscopic ultrasound systems

Officials said the pact will remain in place after Hitachi completes the sale of its imaging products to Fujifilm.

Ultrasounds performed by orthopedic surgeons on-par with MSK radiology exams, study finds

The findings suggest patients with rotator cuff injuries should undergo diagnostic exams in "one-stop" orthopedic shoulder clinics, researchers said recently.

Canon reveals ultrasound tips for COVID-19, mobile access to O-RADs, plus more vendor news

Also, the Radiology Business Management Association declares Nov. 30 through Dec. 5 "Vendor Appreciation Week," and several new AI partnerships in imaging.

ED labels 84% of its abdominal ultrasound exams as inappropriate, causing downstream problems

In 20% of such cases, guideline-discordant exams forced providers to use an additional imaging modality, researchers explained.

Radiologists must assume leading role in ultrasound governance, training, medical societies urge

The specialty should also work to ensure that hygienic measures are in place to prevent contamination, experts advised.

Ensuring developing regions have access to prenatal ultrasound would spare unnecessary deaths

Radiography providers in Nigeria reviewed the challenges and benefits, offering up their own recommendations recently.

Follow-up ultrasound ovarian imaging offers little benefit to patients, experts advise

The incidental spotting of these “simple cysts” has increased in recent years, leading to unnecessary surveillance, Mass General researchers noted.

Ultrasound

FDA clears catheter-based 4D visualization platform for complex heart procedures

FDA clears AI-powered echocardiography software

Right heart cardiac ultrasound contrast agent for shunts enters U.S. trial

GE HealthCare launches new AI-enabled automated breast ultrasound system

ASE updates recommendations for assessing right heart function in patients with pulmonary hypertension