Sonographic Prediction of Pediatric Renal Scarring With Full Parameter Normalization
Conclusions—
Our results show that the pediatric CKD state correlates with rigorously calculated scaled renal cortical echogenicity. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - July 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Stember, J. N., Lynch, D., Behr, G., Alam, S. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Assessment of Left Ventricular Myocardial Viability by 3-Dimensional Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography in Patients With Myocardial Infarction
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Three-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography might have potential for detection of myocardial viability in patients with cardiac dysfunction due to MI. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - July 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Ran, H., Zhang, P.-Y., Zhang, Y.-X., Zhang, J.-X., Wu, W.-F., Dong, J., Ma, X.-W. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Early Evaluation of Relative Changes in Tumor Stiffness by Shear Wave Elastography Predicts the Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Patients With Breast Cancer
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Early evaluation of relative changes in tumor stiffness using SWE could effectively predict the response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer and might indicate better therapeutic strategies on a timelier basis. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - July 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Jing, H., Cheng, W., Li, Z.-Y., Ying, L., Wang, Q.-C., Wu, T., Tian, J.-W. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Erratum
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Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - June 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Tags: Erratum Source Type: research
Re: ACES: Accurate Cervical Evaluation With Sonography
(Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - June 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Feltovich, H., Berghella, V., Spitz, J. L., Iams, J. Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Early First-Trimester Appearance of a Hydatidiform Mole on Sonography: The "Snowball" Sign
(Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - June 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Chan, S., Grant, E. G., Chen, F. K., Jayasinha, Y. M., Gulati, M. Tags: Clinical Letters Source Type: research
Sonographic and Power Doppler Evaluation of an Invasive Mole Located in a Cesarean Scar Pregnancy
(Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - June 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Vimercati, A., de Gennaro, A. C., Resta, L., Cormio, G., Cicinelli, E. Tags: Clinical Letters Source Type: research
A Simple Rule for Prenatal Diagnosis of Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
The objective of this series was to describe a simple rule for prenatal diagnosis of total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR). Fourteen fetuses had a prenatal diagnosis of TAPVR by the simple rule, including the following components: (1) the major criterion, which was the absence of a connection between the pulmonary vein and the left atrium; and (2) at least 1 of the following minor criteria: (a) the presence of a vascular confluence behind the atria, (b) abnormal spectral Doppler waveforms in the pulmonary veins, (c) a smooth posterior wall of the left atrium, (d) increased retroatrial space, (e) a dilated coronar...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - June 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Tongsong, T., Luewan, S., Jatavan, P., Tongprasert, F., Sukpan, K. Tags: Case Series Source Type: research
Straight Vessel Pattern and Rapid Filling Time: Characteristic Findings on Contrast-Enhanced Sonography of Testicular Lymphoma
Six patients with 7 lesions that were histologically confirmed as primary testicular lymphoma were preoperatively investigated with a standardized sonographic protocol including contrast-enhanced sonography. Duplex and contrast-enhanced sonography showed marked hypervascularization in all 7 lesions. On contrast-enhanced sonography, the filling time of lymphomatous lesions was significantly shorter than the filling time of a size-matched sample of 10 patients with seminomas (P < .0001). The sonographic hallmarks of testicular lymphoma in our case series were as follows: (1) sharply demarcated homogeneous hypoechoic testi...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - June 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Lock, G., Schmidt, C., Schroder, C., Loning, T., Dieckmann, K.-P. Tags: Case Series Source Type: research
Use of Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography and Focused Cardiac Sonography in Tertiary Neonatal Intensive Care Units: Time to Embrace It?
Focused cardiac sonography and targeted neonatal echocardiography refer to goal-directed cardiac imaging using ultrasound, typically by noncardiologic specialists. Although the former consists of a rapid qualitative assessment of cardiac function, which is usually performed by acute care practitioners, the latter refers to detailed functional echocardiography to obtain quantitative and qualitative indexes of pulmonary and systemic hemodynamics in sick neonates and is typically performed by neonatologists. Although the use of these modalities is increasing, they still remain unavailable in most North American centers provid...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - June 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Mukerji, A., Diambomba, Y., Lee, S. K., Jain, A. Tags: Case Series Source Type: research
A Novel Semiautomated Fractional Limb Volume Tool for Rapid and Reproducible Fetal Soft Tissue Assessment
In conclusion, semiautomated fractional limb volume measurements are significantly faster to calculate when compared to a manual procedure. These results are reproducible and are likely to reduce operator dependency. The addition of computer-assisted fractional limb volume to standard biometry may improve the precision of estimated fetal weight by adding a soft tissue component to the weight estimation process. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - June 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Mack, L. M., Kim, S. Y., Lee, S., Sangi-Haghpeykar, H., Lee, W. Tags: Technical Innovation Source Type: research
Sonography of Gastrointestinal Tract Diseases: Correlation With Computed Tomographic Findings and Endoscopy
Sonographic evaluation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract may be difficult because of overlying intraluminal bowel gas and gas-related artifacts. However, in the absence of these factors and with the development of high-resolution scanners and the technical experience of radiologists, sonography can become a powerful tool for GI tract assessment. This pictorial essay focuses on sonographic findings of GI tract lesions compared with endoscopic, computed tomographic, and magnetic resonance imaging findings. Neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases and postoperative complications are illustrated, and the distinctive sonographic...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - June 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Ahn, S. E., Moon, S. K., Lee, D. H., Park, S. J., Lim, J. W., Kim, H. C., Lee, H. N. Tags: Pictorial Essay Source Type: research
Correlating the Sonographic Finding of Echogenic Debris in the Bladder Lumen With Urinalysis
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A urinalysis should not be routinely recommended to work up the finding of urinary bladder debris on sonography. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - June 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Cheng, S. N., Phelps, A. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Role of Arrival Time Difference Between Lesions and Lung Tissue on Contrast-Enhanced Sonography in the Differential Diagnosis of Subpleural Pulmonary Lesions
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The individualized diagnostic method based on an arrival time comparison using contrast-enhanced sonography had high diagnostic accuracy (97.1%) with good feasibility and could provide useful diagnostic information for subpleural pulmonary lesions. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - June 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Bai, J., Yang, W., Wang, S., Guan, R.-H., Zhang, H., Fu, J.-J., Wu, W., Yan, K. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
A Survey of Ultrasound Milestone Incorporation Into Emergency Medicine Training Programs
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There is substantial variability in the frequency and methods of competency evaluation using the emergency US milestones. However, most responders agree that residents should obtain level 2 competency by postgraduate year 1. Variation exists regarding what year and what skills define level 3 or greater competency. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - June 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Smalley, C. M., Dorey, A., Thiessen, M., Kendall, J. L. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
