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Prediction model plus CT forecasts COVID-19 progression
By Kate Madden Yee
Using a prediction model with CT helps risk-stratify patients with moderate COVID-19 disease, according to a study conducted by Chinese researchers and published October 2 in Nature Communications.
October 7, 2020
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SARS-CoV-2 RNA found in CT components
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
RNA from the SARS-CoV-2 virus was found among internal components of a CT scanner that had performed a high volume of exams on COVID-19 patients, according to research published online on October 1 in European Radiology Experimental. In good news, the RNA was discovered only in the inward airflow filter.
October 6, 2020
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CT scans can predict CVD risk in breast cancer patients
By Theresa Pablos
Clinicians used CT scans of coronary artery calcium to predict which patients undergoing treatment for breast cancer were at a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to study findings presented on October 2 at the 2020 European Breast Cancer Conference.
October 6, 2020
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Severe COVID-19 puts patients at risk of encephalopathy
By Kate Madden Yee
A third of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 experience various forms of encephalopathy, or altered mental states, including an inability to reason, difficulty concentrating, or memory loss, according to a study published October 5 in the Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology.
October 6, 2020
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Thirona licenses patent for cystic fibrosis AI software
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Dutch artificial intelligence (AI) software developer Thirona said it has exclusively licensed a patent that will enable development of an automated method for detecting and quantifying the extent of lung disease on CT scans in patients with cystic fibrosis.
October 5, 2020
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AuntMinnie.com CT Insider
By Kate Madden Yee
October 5, 2020
Dual-energy CT adds value to emergency imaging
By Kate Madden Yee
Dual-energy CT increases diagnostic confidence when it's used in the emergency department, which translates to fewer follow-up studies and therefore lower healthcare costs, according to a study published September 29 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
October 5, 2020
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President's physician queried on imaging findings
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In an October 5 press conference, President Donald Trump's physician declined to discuss the findings of medical imaging exams the president received as part of his care for COVID-19 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD.
October 4, 2020
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Trump undergoes chest imaging after COVID-19 diagnosis
By Theresa Pablos
President Donald Trump reportedly underwent chest imaging while undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. The president's physician said there were some "expected findings" but nothing of "major clinical concern."
October 4, 2020
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SCCT urges comments on CCTA payment cuts
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) is urging its members to submit comments to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on a proposed cut in coronary CT angiography (CCTA) payments.
September 30, 2020
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CurveBeam secures CE Mark for weight-bearing CT
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Conebeam CT technology developer CurveBeam has secured the CE Mark for its HiRise weight-bearing CT system for lower extremity imaging.
September 30, 2020
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ASRT, Canon announce Safety First winners
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation and Canon Medical Systems USA have announced the winners of this year's Safety First grant program.
September 28, 2020
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