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Comments From the Editor Downloaded from http://journals.lww.com/ultrasound-quarterly by BhDMf5ePHKbH4TTImqenVA5KvPVPZ0P5BEgU+IUTEfzO/GUWifn2IfwcEVVH9SSn on 06/10/2020 EDITORIAL Philip W. Ralls, MD n this new year, I am optimistic about a renaissance of ultrasound in radiologic practices. I Several socioeconomic trends are in the wind. Among these is the growing realization by organized radiology that the same old computed tomography (CT)/magnetic resonance (MR) addiction/ascending utilization spiral is an increasingly questionable and untenable approach. Contrast complications, the adverse effects of ionizing radiation, and most of all, the crippling cost of CT and MR, will almost certainly lead to further restrictions in their use. This has prompted the American College of Radiology and other radiological orga- nizations to initiate preemptive programs designed to mitigate potential public, payer and governmental restrictions. Let us hope that restrictions will not be overly extreme, as the benefits of MR and CT are manifest. Nonetheless, in the coming years, I predict that the safety, cost-effectiveness, and profitability of ultrasound will lead to increased use and broadened indications. It is our job to lead the way, and to scientifically document the benefits of new imaging paradigms that place ultrasound in its proper role in achieving effective best practice medicine. I am interested in hearing from Ultrasound Quarterly’s readers on these issues. Share your thoughts and ideas for innovation. Los Angeles County & University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. The author declares no conflict of interest. Reprints: Philip W. Rallls, MD, Los Angeles County & University of Southern California Medical Center, Room 3550, 1200 N. State Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033 (e-mail: ralls@usc.edu). Copyright * 2012 by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Ultrasound Quarterly & Volume 28, Number 1, March 2012 www.ultrasound-quarterly.com 3 Copyright © 2012 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Unauthorized reproduction of this article is prohibited. Downloaded from http://journals.lww.com/ultrasound-quarterly by BhDMf5ePHKbH4TTImqenVA5KvPVPZ0P5BEgU+IUTEfzO/GUWifn2IfwcEVVH9SSn on 06/10/2020 http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Ultrasound quarterly Wolters Kluwer Health

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Downloaded from http://journals.lww.com/ultrasound-quarterly by BhDMf5ePHKbH4TTImqenVA5KvPVPZ0P5BEgU+IUTEfzO/GUWifn2IfwcEVVH9SSn on 06/10/2020 EDITORIAL Philip W. Ralls, MD n this new year, I am optimistic about a renaissance of ultrasound in radiologic practices. I Several socioeconomic trends are in the wind. Among these is the growing realization by organized radiology that the same old computed tomography (CT)/magnetic resonance (MR) addiction/ascending utilization spiral is an increasingly questionable and untenable approach. Contrast complications, the adverse effects of ionizing radiation, and most of all, the crippling cost of CT and MR, will almost certainly lead to further restrictions in their use. This has prompted the American College of Radiology and other radiological orga- nizations to initiate preemptive programs designed to mitigate potential public, payer and governmental restrictions. Let us hope that restrictions will not be overly extreme, as the benefits of MR and CT are manifest. Nonetheless, in the coming years, I predict that the safety, cost-effectiveness, and profitability of ultrasound will lead to increased use and broadened indications. It is our job to lead the way, and to scientifically document the benefits of new imaging paradigms that place ultrasound in its proper role in achieving effective best practice medicine. I am interested in hearing from Ultrasound Quarterly’s readers on these issues. Share your thoughts and ideas for innovation. Los Angeles County & University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. The author declares no conflict of interest. Reprints: Philip W. Rallls, MD, Los Angeles County & University of Southern California Medical Center, Room 3550, 1200 N. State Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033 (e-mail: ralls@usc.edu). Copyright * 2012 by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Ultrasound Quarterly & Volume 28, Number 1, March 2012 www.ultrasound-quarterly.com 3 Copyright © 2012 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Unauthorized reproduction of this article is prohibited. Downloaded from http://journals.lww.com/ultrasound-quarterly by BhDMf5ePHKbH4TTImqenVA5KvPVPZ0P5BEgU+IUTEfzO/GUWifn2IfwcEVVH9SSn on 06/10/2020

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