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Wuhan coronavirus spread may be vastly underestimated
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Up to 75,815 people in the city of Wuhan, China, are estimated to be infected with the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), which is vastly more than official reports, according to a mathematical modeling study by Hong Kong experts that was published online January 31 in the Lancet journal.
January 30, 2020
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CT, x-ray help delineate 1st coronavirus case in U.S.
By Abraham Kim
As the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) continues to spread across the globe, CT and radiography have emerged as integral players in its identification and diagnosis. The imaging modalities are also serving pivotal roles in tracking disease progression for the earliest cases, including the first one confirmed in the U.S.
January 30, 2020
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Video beats brochure to prep smokers for CT screening
By Abraham Kim
A video with information about CT lung cancer screening was more effective than a printed brochure in helping eligible smokers in the U.S. make an informed decision on whether to get screened in a new survey. The results were published online January 31 in JAMA Network Open.
January 30, 2020
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AI finds infarction in stroke patients on unenhanced CT
By Erik L. Ridley
Canadian researchers found that their artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm was able to find and quantitate infarcted brain tissue on baseline CT studies in patients with acute ischemic stroke, potentially helping to improve treatment decisions, according to research published online January 28 in Radiology.
January 29, 2020
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Blood clots on CT, MRI predict AAA growth
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The presence of a blood clot on the MRI or CT scans of individuals with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) was associated with a twofold increase in the growth rate of aneurysms, potentially increasing their risk of rupture, according to a study published online January 28 in Radiology.
January 29, 2020
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Findings from NELSON trial affirm benefits of CT lung screening
By Abraham Kim
The much-anticipated final results from the Dutch-Belgian Randomized Lung Cancer Screening (NELSON) trial were published online January 29 in the New England Journal of Medicine. The findings reaffirm that CT lung cancer screening can significantly reduce high-risk smokers' likelihood of death from lung cancer.
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Experts reemphasize value of imaging in EVALI diagnosis
By Abraham Kim
A team of U.S. radiologists and pathologists outlined the current understanding of electronic cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVALI), the value of imaging in its diagnosis, and lingering questions about the condition in a review article published online January 28 in Radiology.
January 27, 2020
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FDA takes action to counter novel coronavirus
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outlined steps it plans to take to advance the development of countermeasures against the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in a statement released January 27.
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X-ray, CT uncover novel coronavirus-infected pneumonia
By Abraham Kim
The chest radiographs and CT scans of individuals infected by the novel coronavirus display pneumonia-like patterns that can aid in diagnosis, according to a case report by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention published online January 24 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
January 23, 2020
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Abnormal chest CT findings anchor coronavirus outbreak
By Abraham Kim
With at least 800 cases confirmed worldwide, concerns over the latest coronavirus outbreak continue to escalate. Researchers from China report on the epidemiological and radiological characteristics of the novel virus and clinical outcomes of the first set of infected individuals in two studies that were published January 24 in Lancet.
January 23, 2020
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CT, MRI for lower back pain still prevalent in ED
By Wayne Forrest
The rate of CT and MRI scans for back pain remained steady from 2001 to 2016 despite efforts to curtail unnecessary imaging tests in emergency departments (EDs) for lower back pain, according to a study published in the February issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
January 23, 2020
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3D printing helps mummy speak from beyond the grave
By Abraham Kim
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to hear a mummy speak? It's now possible thanks to the magic of CT and 3D printing technology, which has enabled the re-creation of the distinct voice of an ancient Egyptian who's been dead for centuries. The process is detailed in a January 23 article in Scientific Reports.
January 23, 2020
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