Radiology & Imaging
Is the stethoscope dying? High-tech rivals pose a threat
Two centuries after its invention, the stethoscope—the very symbol of the medical profession—is facing an uncertain prognosis.
Oct 23, 2019
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News tagged with ultrasound
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Ultrasound to guide treatment strategy not beneficial in early RA
According to new research findings presented this week at the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting, a treatment strategy guided by ultrasound information use does not appear to provide better treatment decisions in patients with early ...
Nov 10, 2019
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Health
FOCUS may lower PE diagnosis in ED patients with suspected PE and abnormal vitals
Focused cardiac ultrasound (FOCUS) performed by emergency physicians with advanced training in emergency ultrasound may significantly lower the likelihood of the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) in most patients who are ...
Nov 06, 2019
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Radiology & Imaging
Improved biopsies with MRI-compatible ultrasound system
Biopsies are standard procedures in interventional radiology, not least for patients with a suspected tumor. In this instance, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly the method of choice for guiding minimally invasive ...
Nov 04, 2019
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Radiology & Imaging
Optoacoustic imaging shows potential for noninvasive diagnostics for thyroid disorders
A combination of multispectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT) and ultrasound has been used to noninvasively characterize a range of thyroid disorders, according to new research published in the October issue of The Journal ...
Oct 23, 2019
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