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 for liver diseases such as contrast-enhanced ultrasound and elastography have been rapidly developed, which can effectively identify intrahepatic space-occupying lesions, assess the degree of liver […]
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 therapeutic-level ultrasound. The distribution of MBs in the brain is not yet fully understood, thereby limiting intra-operative CEUS guidance or MB-based FUS treatments. In this […]
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 collecting data regarding the intravenous application of pediatric contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS). The primary aim was to document the current clinical practice and usefulness of the […]
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 this retrospective study was to analyze contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) features of histologically proven f-HCC in comparison to benign focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH). Materials & Methods […]
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 generate images of tissues inside of the body, or to interact with tissues as a therapeutic tool – to break up gallstones, increase blood flow, […]
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 is difficult to predict the outcomes in patients with ALF using existing prognostic models. We aimed to analyze hepatic perfusion using contrast-enhanced ultrasound and Doppler […]
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 nodes (SLNs) in patients with gynecological cancer. We examined 74 SLNs of patients with endometrial cancer (n = 26) and cervical cancer (n = 11). Patients underwent US and […]
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 (CEUS) and to correlate the pathological results. Furthermore, the diagnostic efficiencies of these imaging features to predict the malignancy potential of papillary lesions were explored. […]
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 from helping produce proteins to regulating the activity (or expression) of genes. Research into using RNA to treat diseases and disorders is expanding rapidly. RNA […]
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 (ICU) patients. We conducted a retrospective observational study to determine if contrast echocardiography (vs non-contrast echocardiography) is associated with differences in length of stay (LOS) […]
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 nephron-sparing surgery (LNSS) or robot-assisted nephron-sparing surgery (RANSS) and preliminarily research the clinical factors associated with the length of extravasation (LOE). Patients and Methods – […]
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 ultrasound (CEUS) is an appealing alternative to contrast-enhanced CT in the evaluation of children with blunt abdominal trauma, mainly with respect to the potential reduction […]
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. Initially, it is important to communicate to all stakeholders the justifications for pediatric contrast US,including (1) its comparable or better diagnostic results relative to other […]
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 the bowel wall and of the associated mesentery in healthy and disease states. In addition, CEUS images can be used to make quantitative measurements 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 agents, however, is still an off-label indication. Pediatric CEUS applications for kidneys are similar to those in adults, including ischemic disorders, pseudo- versus real tumors, […]
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 glycol (PEG), the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) joins the International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS) in issuing a statement to reassure physicians and […]
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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent statement on adverse reactions to contrast, according to statements made by a group of medical societies. The American […]
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 (ICUS) in recognizing the relatively low risk and important clinical benefits of ultrasound contrast agents (UCAs), which are used routinely around the world to help […]
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 (ICUS) in recognizing the relatively low risk and important clinical benefits of ultrasound contrast agents (UCAs), which are used routinely around the world to help […]
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 the promise for better patient outcomes, and RNA-based drugs are leading the way, as they hold the potential to change the standard of care for […]
