Dear Ultrasound Insider,
Happy New Year! As we all look forward to accomplishing goals and fulfilling our resolutions, ultrasound researchers are looking toward new horizons for advancing medical care.
Ultrasound may have a larger role in screening for dense breasts, with research touting its cost-effectiveness, ease of use, and ability to image without using ionizing radiation. Get a comprehensive update on ultrasound for dense breasts in this edition's Insider Exclusive.
Speaking of breast screening, research presented at the recent RSNA 2021 annual meeting suggested that 3D subharmonic ultrasound is better at detecting contrast flow in vascular breast masses than 3D harmonic ultrasound. Read more about what the researchers found.
In other news, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can localize small-bore percutaneously inserted central catheter (PICC) lines in newborn patients. Learn why this may be a good alternative to conventional x-ray.
Also, performing routine ultrasound scans may not be superior to standard treatment when it comes to the length of hospital stay for cardiopulmonary patients. See how the data from the two methods compare.
Plus, check out the following recent ultrasound stories:
- POCUS aided in detecting a metal coin swallowed by a toddler.
- A team from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center says ultrasound should be the first line for diagnostic workup of noncalcified masses recalled from digital breast tomosynthesis exams.
- MRI-guided focused ultrasound can help with pain relief for cancer patients.
- Point shear-wave elastography can accurately measure liver elasticity in chronic liver disease patients.
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