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Dual-energy CT shows promise, but watch for artifacts
By Kate Madden Yee
Dual-energy CT (DECT) offers new ways to improve diagnosis of disease, and the technology has continued to improve over the past decade. But radiologists must be aware of DECT's potential pitfalls -- particularly artifacts -- in order to use it effectively, according to an overview published February 19 in RadioGraphics.
February 22, 2021
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3D models enable custom treatment of complex acetabular fractures
By Erik L. Ridley
Virtual 3D models created from CT data can be utilized for surgical planning and providing patient-specific treatments for complex acetabular fractures, according to research published online February 18 in JAMA Network Open.
February 17, 2021
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United Imaging secures Vizient contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
United Imaging has inked an agreement with group purchasing organization Vizient to provide that company with CT scanners.
February 17, 2021
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Fujifilm, Candelis partner to manage imaging workflow
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Fujifilm Medical Systems USA and Candelis have partnered to enhance the image workflow, management, and storage capabilities for women's healthcare imaging and CT.
February 16, 2021
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CCTA radiomics yields insights into nature of coronary artery disease
By Erik L. Ridley
Radiomics analysis of coronary CT angiography (CCTA) exams found that cardiovascular risk factors such as cocaine use and HIV affect development of atherosclerosis in different ways, according to a February 16 study in Radiology.
February 16, 2021
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AI can predict need for steroid treatments in COVID-19 patients
By Erik L. Ridley
Deep learning-based analysis of chest CT exams can predict if COVID-19 patients will need to be treated with steroids, as well as monitor their progression, according to a recent webinar presentation.
February 10, 2021
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SCCT publishes consensus report on coronary CTA
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) published a new consensus document on coronary CT angiography (CTA) in the Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.
February 9, 2021
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Decision support could improve ED pediatric appendicitis imaging
By Kate Madden Yee
Clinical decision support could boost the appropriate use of CT for diagnosing appendicitis in children presenting at the emergency department (ED), according to research published February 9 in JAMA Network Open.
February 8, 2021
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Deep-learning algorithm can detect, quantify aortic valve calcium
By Erik L. Ridley
Researchers from South Korea reported that their artificial intelligence (AI) model was highly accurate for automatically detecting and quantifying aortic valve calcium on cardiac CT, even outperforming radiologist assessments in severe cases.
February 8, 2021
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New COVID-19 AI models offer promising results
By Erik L. Ridley
Deep-learning models that have been trained on datasets from multiple institutions around the world yield promising and generalizable results for identifying COVID-19 pneumonia on chest CT exams, as well as in predicting adverse patient outcomes.
February 7, 2021
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SCCT's 2021 annual meeting to be virtual
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) announced that its 2021 annual meeting on July 16 and 17 will be virtual.
February 3, 2021
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AI predicts cardiovascular risk on routine chest CT
By Erik L. Ridley
An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm was able to predict patients' risk for future cardiovascular events by quantifying their coronary artery calcium on routine chest CT exams, according to research published online January 29 in Nature Communications.
February 2, 2021
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