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Large study confirms value of CT lung cancer screening
By Brian Casey
CT lung cancer screening reduces the risk of death from lung cancer, according to a new meta-analysis that combines data from all randomized controlled trials performed so far. In fact, CT lung screening compares favorably with breast screening, researchers reported in the November edition of the Annals of Family Medicine.
November 11, 2020
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CT radiation doses for COVID-19 patients vary widely
By Kate Madden Yee
Lack of guidance for how best to use CT with COVID-19 has led to significant variations in standard measurements of CT radiation dose, according to a study published November 10 in Radiology.
November 10, 2020
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Medical imaging boosts men's testicular cancer risk
By Kate Madden Yee
Early exposures to medical imaging can increase men's risk of developing testicular cancer by almost 60%, according to a study published November 11 in PLOS One. The findings highlight the need for shielding for men and boys during imaging exams.
November 10, 2020
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RapidAI teams with Penumbra to develop tools for PE
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Artificial intelligence (AI) software developer RapidAI has inked a partnership agreement with therapy products firm Penumbra to create new tools aimed at streamlining triage and decision-making in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE).
November 9, 2020
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Imaging saves teen with oral surgery-linked 'forgotten disease'
By Melissa Busch
Imaging and early antibiotic intervention saved the life of an 18-year-old man in Kansas who was diagnosed with Lemierre syndrome, or the "forgotten disease," after wisdom teeth extraction, according to a case report published on October 20 in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.
November 9, 2020
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SCCT launches new cardiac CT training guidelines
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) released a new training guideline for cardiology and radiology trainees in cardiovascular CT.
November 8, 2020
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Cancer delays: Counting COVID-19's hidden costs
By Frances Rylands-Monk
A patient whose cancer treatment is delayed by even one month can face a mortality risk of up to 13% higher, a Canadian and U.K. study has found. The investigation, published online by BMJ on 4 November, was triggered by concerns about delays to cancer diagnosis and therapy during the pandemic.
November 8, 2020
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CT lung screening scans also work for bone density
By Emily Hayes
CT scans acquired for lung cancer screening can serve double-duty by providing the data needed to also perform bone density analysis, according to a new study from China published online November 4 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
November 5, 2020
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Novarad debuts free AI software for COVID-19
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Enterprise imaging vendor Novarad has launched a free artificial intelligence (AI)-based software tool to aid in the diagnosis of COVID-19 on CT scans.
November 2, 2020
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AI Metrics adds to coffers
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology developer AI Metrics has received $1.7 million in investment by a group led by members of the Alabama Capital Network.
November 2, 2020
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CT lung screening program falls short in China
By Emily Hayes
A large study from a real-world CT lung cancer screening program in China failed to find a benefit to screening high-risk individuals, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open online November 3. But the results may have been affected by compliance and how the screening protocol was set up.
November 2, 2020
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AI model's sensitivity for aneurysms comes at a price
By Emily Hayes
An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm helped improve the detection of cerebral aneurysms on CT angiography scans, but at the cost of a high false-positive rate in a study conducted in China and reported online November 3 in Radiology.
November 2, 2020
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