Sonography News

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  Advanced Imaging Techniques Enhance Breast Tumor Diagnosis EfficacyJune 3, 2025
  In the realm of oncology, the clinical value of combining Sonazoid-contrast-enhanced ultrasound (S-CEUS) quantitative analysis with shear wave elastography (SWE) to discriminate and diagnose breast tumor characteristics is a topic of significant interest. This study delves into the practical implications of utilizing these advanced imaging techniques to enhance the diagnostic accuracy… Read more: Advanced Imaging Techniques Enhance Breast Tumor Diagnosis Efficacy
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  Johnson & Johnson Launches Soundstar Crystal Ultrasound Catheter for Cardiac ImagingJune 3, 2025
  Johnson & Johnson’s MedTech division has introduced the Soundstar Crystal ultrasound catheter for intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) imaging in cardiac ablation procedures in the United States. This advanced 2D ICE catheter offers clearer and enhanced image quality, setting it apart from other ICE catheters on the market. Aquasonic Aquasonic 100 Ultrasonic Gel,… Read more: Johnson & Johnson Launches Soundstar Crystal Ultrasound Catheter for Cardiac Imaging
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  MR Elastography Predicts Breast Cancer Treatment Response and SurvivalJune 3, 2025
  In a recent prospective longitudinal study, researchers investigated the use of MR elastography to predict response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) and disease-free survival in breast cancer patients. The study enrolled 235 women with breast cancer who underwent multifrequency MR elastography at four time points: before NAC and after 2, 4, and… Read more: MR Elastography Predicts Breast Cancer Treatment Response and Survival
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  Machine Learning Enhances Cervical Cancer Staging AccuracyJune 3, 2025
  In the realm of healthcare and cancer research, the ability to predict and accurately stage cervical cancer is a vital aspect that impacts treatment decisions and patient outcomes. In a recent study, researchers delved into the realm of machine learning (ML) integrated with clinical features and ultrasound-based radiomics to enhance the… Read more: Machine Learning Enhances Cervical Cancer Staging Accuracy
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  Former Brisbane Sonographer Sentenced to Jail for Sexual AssaultJune 3, 2025
  A former Brisbane sonographer, Dennis Orola, has been sentenced to four years in jail for sexually assaulting three patients. The 59-year-old pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual assault and one count of rape. The offenses took place between 2018 and 2020 at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, where Orola carried out… Read more: Former Brisbane Sonographer Sentenced to Jail for Sexual Assault