Researchers involved in its development are hopeful that the scanner could eventually lead to improved outcomes in cancer patients who require surgery to remove malignant tissue. 

The module helps automate the detection of eight common fetal anomalies using seven routine ultrasound views of the heart, brain and abdomen.

The technique highlights differences in how water molecules move through cancerous tissue in comparison to healthy tissue.

“These findings raise the question of whether insurance reimbursement impacts referral patterns for other conditions and specialties, and the extent to which it may outweigh evidence-based care decisions."

“Understanding the disparities in diagnostic breast imaging can facilitate the development of interventions that aim to close gaps," says Marissa B. Lawson, MD. 

The use of DLR also provides greater flexibility with protocols in comparison to conventional single-shot echo-planar imaging.

New research provides detailed insight into how specific factors that impact hormone levels, such as breastfeeding, contraception, medication and menopausal status, alter BPE on CEM. 

Diagnosing endometriosis often requires laparoscopy, as ultrasound and MRI frequently fail to detect the painful, sometimes debilitating condition, especially in its early stages.