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CT proves vital for early diagnosis of COVID-19
By Abraham Kim
Chest CT demonstrated better sensitivity than DNA testing at detecting coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in high-risk individuals upon initial presentation of symptoms in a new study, published online February 19 in Radiology. The findings affirm the vital role of CT in the early diagnosis of the condition.
February 18, 2020
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Old CT image shows screw in 5-year-old's jaw, ends in surgery
By Melissa Busch
A mother in Colorado is considering suing after she discovered a CT image that showed a large screw embedded in the jaw of her 5-year-old daughter, which likely was left there during a surgery when she was an infant, according to news reports.
February 17, 2020
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Prehydration not needed before contrast CT of kidneys
By Abraham Kim
Prehydrating patients who have chronic kidney disease before they undergo a contrast-enhanced CT exam has been the standard of care for years. But new research suggests that the practice results in unnecessary costs with few patient benefits. The findings were published online on February 17 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
February 17, 2020
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MILabs to install optical imaging, CT systems in Switzerland
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Preclinical imaging developer MILabs will install its in vivo optical imaging and diagnostic x-ray CT systems at the University of Lausanne and the Lausanne University Hospital in Switzerland.
February 17, 2020
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FDA seeks help to prevent vaping-related lung injuries
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public call for more information to help prevent future vaping-related injuries. The agency is asking for information on substances used by vapers and ways to make vaping products tamper-proof.
February 16, 2020
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CT lung screening risk models optimize nodule management
By Abraham Kim
Risk prediction models can differentiate between benign and malignant nodules detected on CT lung cancer screening exams more accurately than current clinical guidelines, underscoring the potential value of the models for lung nodule management, according to a study published online February 14 in JAMA Network Open.
February 14, 2020
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Coronavirus toll surges after sanction of CT diagnosis
By Abraham Kim
The number of new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in China hit roughly 15,000 within the past 24 hours alone, a major increase, according to news reports. The surge follows a decision by Chinese officials to expand the diagnostic criteria for COVID-19 to include cases diagnosed with CT.
February 12, 2020
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CT outpaces DNA testing for early coronavirus detection
By Abraham Kim
Researchers from China are reporting that chest CT was able to detect COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), in individuals with high clinical suspicion of the virus -- even in cases with negative initial DNA tests -- in a study published online February 12 in Radiology.
February 12, 2020
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ECR 2020 to hold coronavirus session
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) has scheduled a special session to discuss coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at ECR next month in Vienna.
February 11, 2020
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Canon extends CT deal with Varex Imaging
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiology components supplier Varex Imaging and Canon Medical Systems have renewed their three-year pricing deal for CT tubes and heat exchangers.
February 11, 2020
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RSNA launches image-based case series on coronavirus
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The RSNA has curated a series of radiological images of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) to serve as an early reference for radiologists dealing with emergent cases.
February 11, 2020
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WHO officially names coronavirus disease COVID-19
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The World Health Organization (WHO) on February 11 announced an official designation for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), naming the condition COVID-19.
February 11, 2020
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