Potential value of three-dimensional ultrasonography in diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy in Chinese diabetic population with kidney injury
June 29, 2020 — BMC Nephrology Abstract Background To explore the potential value of three-dimensional ultrasonography (3DUS) and contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in the diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy (DN) in Chinese diabetic patients with kidney injury. Methods Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and kidney injury in our hospital were enrolled, and the clinical characteristics as […]
Improved medical imaging improves cancer staging
June 28, 2020 — Media release – University of Science and Technology of China Prof. Tian Chao’s group from the Department of Precision Machinery and Instrumentation, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has made progress on the photoacoustic imaging for medical science. They improved the imaging […]
Association between contrast-enhanced ultrasound indicators and prostate cancer biochemical recurrence after treatment
June 26, 2020 — Cancer Management and Research Background: Some patients with prostate cancer (PCa) will experience biochemical recurrence (BCR) after treatment. Current researches have identified the influencing factors of BCR, but these factors are difficult to quantify and hence unable to accurately predict the BCR in PCa patients. Objective: To explore the value of […]
Ultrasound software predicts cancer treatment success
June 25, 2020 — Auntminnie By Theresa Pablos, staff writer Researchers have developed contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) software that can accurately predict which patients with a common form of liver cancer will respond to transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE), according to the findings of a June 16 study in Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology. The custom software […]
Specific Considerations for Sonographers When Performing Echocardiography during the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak: Supplement to the American Society of Echocardiography Statement
June 2020 — Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography Read the full text at: https://www.asecho.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/COVID-Sonog_June-2020.pdf
American Society of Echocardiography Statement on Protection of Patients and Echocardiography Service Providers During the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak: Endorsed by the American College of Cardiology
June 2020 — Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography Read the full text at: https://www.asecho.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/COVID-Statement_June2020.pdf
Contrast-Enhanced Echocardiographic Measurement of Left Ventricular Wall Thickness in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Comparison with Standard Echocardiography and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance
June 18, 2020 — Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography (JASE) Abstract Background Left ventricular wall thickness (LVWT) measurement is key in the diagnostic and prognosticassessment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Recent investigations have highlighteddiscrepancies in LVWT by cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) and standard echocardiography(S-Echo) in this condition. The aim of this study was to […]
Targeted Nanobubbles Carrying Indocyanine Green for Ultrasound, Photoacoustic and Fluorescence Imaging of Prostate Cancer
June 17, 2020 — Dovepress Abstract Objective: To construct prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-targeting, indocyanine green (ICG)-loaded nanobubbles (NBs) for multimodal (ultrasound, photoacoustic and fluorescence) imaging of prostate cancer. Methods: The mechanical oscillation method was used to prepare ICG-loaded photoacoustic NBs (ICG NBs). Then, PSMA-binding peptides were connected to the surface of ICG NBs using the […]
Tumor Vascular Networks Depicted in Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Images as a Predictor for Transarterial Chemoembolization Treatment Response
June 16, 2020 — Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is prevalent worldwide. Among the various therapeutic options, transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) can be applied to the tumor vascular network by restricting the nutrients and oxygen supply to the tumor. Unique morphologic properties of this network may provide information predictive of future therapeutic […]
Guidelines and Good Clinical Practice Recommendations for Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) in the Liver – Update 2020
WFUMB in Cooperation with EFSUMB, AFSUMB, AIUM, and FLAUS ABSTRACT The present, updated document describes the fourth iteration of recommendations for the hepatic use of contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), first initiated in 2004 by the European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (EFSUMB). The previous updated editions of the guidelines reflected changes […]
Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound: Identification of Neovascularization Permits Characterization of Vulnerable Carotid Plaques
June 10, 2020 — Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Abstract Objective: Carotid atherosclerotic vascular disease (ASVD) represents an ongoing health problem and is responsible for a significant proportion of all cerebral ischemic events (CIEs). Method: A review of the literature was performed on the application of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) to enhance the diagnosis of ASVD […]
Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound for Musculoskeletal Applications: A World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology Position Paper
June 1, 2020 — Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology Abstract This World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology position paper reviews the diagnostic potential of ultrasound contrast agents for clinical decision-making and provides general advice for optimal contrast-enhanced ultrasound performance in musculoskeletal issues. In this domain, contrast-enhanced ultrasound performance has increasingly been investigated with […]
Comparative Diagnostic Evaluation with Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound, Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients with Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms
May 29, 2020 – Dovepress Abstract Purpose: The purpose of our study was to evaluate the role of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) in the pathological diagnosis of pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCNs). Methods: A total of 90 patients (66 women, 24 men) aged 18– 71 years were studied […]
Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Can Pinpoint Lung Findings Unique to COVID-19
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, diagnostic imaging has been used to manage and monitor the progression of pneumonia associated with the virus. New evidence gathered with contrast-enhanced lung ultrasound, however, now shows patients exhibit patterns in the lung that are not typically found with pneumonia. Citing three cases with male patients, Italian researchers, led by Gino […]
Contrast ultrasound reveals unique COVID-19 lung findings
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound scans revealed patterns in the lung not typically associated with pneumonia in three Italian patients with COVID-19, according to a report published on May 12 in the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine. The three male patients in the study were all admitted to a hospital in Italy with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 and pneumonia-like symptoms. […]
Contrast‑enhanced ultrasound imaging of the liver: a review of the clinical evidence for SonoVue and Sonazoid
May 18, 2020 — Abdominal Radiology Abstract Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) has become an established modality in various clinical indications for liver diseases. SonoVue®, a pure blood pure agent, and Sonazoid®, which exhibits an additional Kupffer phase, are contrast agents approved for liver imaging. This review discusses and compares the current clinical evidence for these two […]
Ultrasound Enhancing Agents In the COVID-19 Era: Protocols, Safety, & Impact
Webinar – Northwest Imaging Forums (CME credits available – see below) Presented by: Jonathan R. Lindner1, Thomas R. Porter2, Michelle Bierig3 1. Oregon health and Sciences University; 2. University of Nebraska Medical Center; 3. Hillcrest Hospital South The current COVID-19 pandemic has raised interest in whether there are changes in either the role or safety […]
Registry on Performance of contrast echocardiography in confirmed COVID-19 patients
European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) Echocardiography is often used for the detection of cardiac dysfunction and identification of LV thrombus induced by COVID-19. However, there is no data regarding the usefulness and safety of echo contrast in COVID-19 patients. This registry has been designed to answer this crucial issue. You are kindly asked to […]
Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound for the Evaluation of Renal Transplants
May 15, 2020 — Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine Abstract Contrast-enhanced ultrasound has emerged as a useful imaging modality for the evaluation of the transplant kidney. Advantages over traditional imaging modali¬ties such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging include the ability to visualize a lesion’s enhancement pattern in real time, the lack of neph-rotoxicity, […]
Filling of Fine and Core Biopsy Needles With the Contrast Agent Sulfur Hexafluoride
Ex Vivo and in vitro Evaluation of Ultrasound Needle Visibility May 12, 2020 — Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine Abstract Objectives To investigate whether the ex vivo and in vitro ultrasound visibility of fine needles (FNs) and core biopsy needles (CNBs) can be improved by filling them with an ultrasound contrast agent. Methods After needle […]
