Guideline for ultrasonic diagnosis of liver diseases
June 9, 2021 — DocWire News Abstract Ultrasound is a non-invasive, real-time, inexpensive, radiation-free and easily repeatable method, usually used for liver imaging. In recent years, new ultrasound examination techniques […]
Quantitative analysis of in-vivo microbubble distribution in the human brain
June 3, 2021 — Scientific Reports Abstract Microbubbles (MB) are widely used as contrast agents to perform contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) imaging and as acoustic amplifiers of mechanical bioeffects incited by […]
An Update on the Pediatric CEUS Registry on Behalf of the “EFSUMB Pediatric CEUS Registry Working Group”
June 1, 2021 — European Journal of Ultrasound Abstract The European Federation of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (EFSUMB) created the “EFSUMB Pediatric Registry” (EFSUMB EPR) with the purpose of […]
Imaging Features of Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound
June 1, 2021 — European Journal of Ultrasound Abstract Purpose Fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma (f-HCC) is a rare primary liver tumor. Imaging plays an important role in diagnosis. The aim of […]
Building better bubbles for ultrasound could enhance image quality, facilitate treatments
May 26, 2021 – By National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering Read full text at: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.0c09701 Newswise — Ultrasound is a non-invasive technique that uses sound waves to either […]
Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonography–Based Hepatic Perfusion for Early Prediction of Prognosis in Acute Liver Failure
May 26, 2021 – Hepatology Abstract Background and Aims Acute liver failure (ALF) is a rare but dramatic clinical syndrome characterized by massive hepatic necrosis leading to multiorgan failure. It […]
Establishment of a Diagnostic Method for Pelvic Sentinel Lymph Node Metastasis by Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Uterine Cancer
May 26, 2021 — Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology Abstract This study investigated the usefulness of conventional ultrasound (US) and contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in distinguishing metastasis of pelvic sentinel lymph […]
Papillary breast lesions detected using conventional ultrasound and contrast-enhanced ultrasound: imaging characteristics and associations with malignancy
May 21, 2021 – European Journal of Radiology Abstract Objective This study aimed to evaluate the imaging features of papillary breast lesions detected using conventional ultrasonography (US) and contrast-enhanced ultrasound […]
Delivering RNA therapies to brain tumors
May 18, 2021 – NIH – Research Matters By Sharon Reynolds Ribonucleic acid, better known as RNA, is a workhorse molecule in the body. Different types of RNA do everything […]
Impact of Contrast Echocardiography on Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients
May 15, 2021 — American Journal of Cardiology Limited data suggests ultrasound enhancing agent (UEA) use is associated with changes in clinical management and lower mortality in intensive care unit […]
Application of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonography (CEUS) in the Assessment of Kidney Wound Recovery After Nephron-Sparing Surgery
May 13, 2021 — Cancer Management and Research Abstract Purpose – To investigate feasibility, repeatability and usefulness of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) in the assessment of kidney wound recovery after laparoscopic […]
Drug or Device? Manufacturers See Burden in FDA Reclassifying
May 12, 2021 — Pediatric Radiology Abstract Trauma is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children, and rapid identification of organ injury is essential for successful treatment. Contrast-enhanced […]
Starting a pediatric contrast ultrasound service: made simple!
May 12, 2021 — Pediatric Radiology Abstract The addition of contrast US to an existing pediatric US service requires several preparatory steps. This overview provides a guideto simplify the process. […]
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound of the pediatric bowel
May 12, 2021 — Pediatric Radiology Abstract Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) has emerged as a valuable modality for bowel imaging in adults and children. CEUS enables visualization of the perfusion of […]
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound of the kidneys and adrenals in children
May 12, 2021 — Pediatric Radiology Abstract Pediatric applications of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) are growing. Evaluation of the kidneys and adrenal glands in children using intravenous administration of US contrast […]
Ultrasound organizations rally to support use of ultrasound contrast agents
May 12, 2021 — Reed Smith LLP Following a recent warning from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the safety of certain ultrasound contrast agents (UCAs) containing polyethylene […]
Ultrasound societies say 'no change' to contrast agent policy
May 11, 2021 — AuntMinnie.com By Amerigo Allegretto, staff writer No changes should be made to clinical guidelines on the use of ultrasound contrast agents in the wake of the […]
Medical Societies Support Safety and Benefits of Ultrasound Contrast Agents
May 11, 2021 — Imaging Technology News (ITN) The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) and the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) have joined the International Contrast Ultrasound Society […]
Medical Societies Support Safety and Benefits of Ultrasound Contrast Agents
May 10, 2021 — ICUS – Media Release The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) and the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) have joined the International Contrast Ultrasound Society […]
Breaching the blood-brain barrier to treat tumors
UC researchers examine use of RNA treatments delivered in nanosized particles to target brain cancer – May 7, 2021 University of Cincinnati News By Katie Pence Personalized medicine is becoming […]