Inhibition of Walker-256 Tumor Growth by Combining Microbubble-Enhanced Ultrasound and Endostar
February 2, 2022 — Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine Abstract Objectives This research is to investigate the anti-tumor effects by combining anti-vascular effect of microbubble enhanced ultrasound (MEUS) mechanical destruction […]
Contrast Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Features of Adult Xp11.2 Translocation Renal Cell Carcinoma: Differential Diagnosis With Three Main Renal Cell Carcinoma Subtypes
February 1, 2022 — Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine Abstract Objectives To investigate the sonographic features in Xp11.2 translocation renal cell carcinoma (Xp11.2 tRCC) using both conventional ultrasound (US) and […]
Use of ultrasound contrast lags, despite its clear benefits
January 18, 2022 — AuntMinnie.com Authors: Louise Cagnon While there are passionate advocates for ultrasound contrast in radiology and other medical specialties, its use has failed to expand — despite […]
Improved ultrasound techniques for cancer diagnostics
January 17, 2022 — Medical Xpress By Eindhoven University of Technology To diagnose cancer a range of imaging techniques are used, such as MRI, CT and ET scans. However, ultrasound […]
Predictive Value of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Chemical Lumbar Sympathectomy for End-Stage Arteriosclerosis Obliterans of the Lower Extremities
January 15, 2022 — Pain Therapy Abstract Introduction The therapeutic effect of chemical lumbar sympathectomy (CLS) on ischemic diseases of the lower limbs varies greatly among individuals. The time to […]
Drug or Device? Manufacturers See Burden in FDA Reclassifying
January 11, 2022 — Bloomberg Law Authors: Celine Castronuovo Companies warn of reduced access to treatments Trade organizations ask FDA for input, clarity Patients could face disruptions in medical treatment […]
A new proposal for secondary surveillance following potentially curative therapy of HCC: alternating MRI and CEUS
January 8, 2022 Abstract Purpose A high recurrence rate following ablative therapy of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) necessitates routine follow-up imaging (secondary surveillance) to facilitate early re-treatment. We evaluate our unique […]
Subharmonic ultrasound better with contrast flow in breast masses
January 3, 2022 — AuntMinnie By: Amerigo Allegreto, stff writer Division of Cardiology, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, Toronto General Hospital, Canada. Read full text at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.echo.2021.07.015 Abstract 3D subharmonic ultrasound […]
Routine Use of Contrast on Admission Transthoracic Echocardiography for Heart Failure Reduces the Rate of Repeat Echocardiography during Index Admission
December 31, 2021 — Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography Abstract Background The authors retrospectively evaluated the impact of ultrasound enhancing agent (UEA) use in the first transthoracic echocardiographic […]
Value of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Differentiating Clinically Atypical Subacute Thyroiditis from Papillary Thyroid Carcinomas
December 30, 2021 — Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology Abstract Our objective was to provide the various sonographic characteristics of clinically atypical subacute thyroiditis (CAST) in distinguishing CAST from papillary […]
Incidentally Detected Liver Metastases during Pancreas Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound
December 9, 2021 — Bio Integration Abstract Purpose The purpose of current study was to investigate the value of the late-phase enhancement features of pancreas contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in the […]
Left Ventricular Apical Aneurysms in Detection by Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Contrast Echocardiography
December 1, 2021 — Journal of the American Society of Echocardiology (JASE) Background Left ventricular (LV) apical aneurysm is a unique morphological entity and novel adverse risk marker existing within […]
CEUS helps identify lymph nodes in breast cancer patients
November 30, 2021 – AuntMinnie Authors: Amerigo Allegretto, staff writer Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) lymphosonography is useful in identifying sentinel lymph nodes in breast cancer patients undergoing surgery, according to […]
Quantitative Evaluation of Renal Cortex Perfusion Using Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Imaging Parameters in Ischemia–Reperfusion Injury in Rabbits
Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate blood perfusion of the renal cortex during ischemia–reperfusion (I/R) injury using quantitative contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) parameters. In this experiment, 24 rabbits […]
Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Patterns for the Non-invasive Diagnosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Prospective Multicenter Study in Histologically Proven Liver Lesions in a Real-Life Setting Demonstrating the Benefit of Extended Late Phase Observation
Abstract The hallmark for the non-invasive diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in cirrhosis is arterial phase hyperenhancement (APHE), followed by late-onset (>60 s), mild washout. Large […]
Chemotherapy Augmentation Using Low-Intensity Ultrasound Combined with Microbubbles with Different Mechanical Indexes in a Pancreatic Cancer Model
Abstract The aim of the study was to explore the optimal mechanical indexes (MIs) for low-intensity ultrasound (LIUS) combined with microbubbles to enhance tumor blood perfusion and improve drug concentration […]
Reasons why referring doctors order renal ultrasound contrast studies
November 27, 2021 — Abdominal Radiology Abstract Purpose To determine the indications for CEUS for renal mass evaluation. Methods This retrospective, single-center, IRB-approved, HIPAA compliant study analyzed data from 303 […]
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound Market | Rising Ultrasound Procedural Volume Projected to Boost Growth Opportunities
The contrast enhanced ultrasound market has been experiencing significant growth opportunities in the upcoming years. This market growth is on the back of growing ultrasound procedural volume, contrast imaging modes, […]
Characteristics of contrast-enhanced ultrasound for diagnosis of solid clear cell renal cell carcinomas ≤4 cm: A meta-analysis
Abstract Now solid renal tumors ≤4 cm is the most common, especially the subtype of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) of malignant kidney tumors in clinical. However, there is […]
Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Children: Implementation and Key Diagnostic Applications
Abstract Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) utilization is expanding rapidly, particularly in children, in whom the modality offers the important advantages of dynamic evaluation of the vasculature, portability, lack of ionizing radiation, […]