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Lung cancer screening opportunity often missed in women
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women presenting for mammography screening often miss out on the chance to also undergo screening for lung cancer, according to a study published in the October issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
October 1, 2019
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Univ. of Ariz. wins $3.6M for CT breast cancer research
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The University of Arizona Department of Medical Imaging has been awarded $3.6 million to develop a new CT-based method to detect and diagnose breast cancer.
September 26, 2019
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RSNA publishes 1st issue of new cancer imaging journal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The RSNA published the first issue of its new online journal Radiology: Imaging Cancer on September 27.
September 26, 2019
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Radiologist leadership cuts CT lung screening radiation
By Abraham Kim
Many U.S. institutions have been exceeding radiation dose recommendations for CT lung cancer screening exams, according to a study published online September 23 in JAMA Internal Medicine. A possible solution may be to have a lead radiologist establish CT protocols at each screening facility.
September 26, 2019
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Cinematic rendering offers clinical utility in MSK CT
By Abraham Kim
What is the clinical utility of cinematic rendering in musculoskeletal (MSK) CT? It enhances the visualization of soft-tissue injuries and fractures -- in turn improving trauma evaluation and preoperative planning, Dr. Savvas Nicolaou said in a presentation at the recent International Society for Computed Tomography meeting in San Diego.
September 25, 2019
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ISCT: Will AI for CT be radiology's killer app?
By Abraham Kim
SAN DIEGO - While artificial intelligence (AI) has been generating buzz in radiology, a "killer app" for AI in medical imaging has yet to emerge. Dr. Eliot Siegel believes that killer app could be the use of AI for processing CT data, according to a talk at the 2019 International Society for Computed Tomography (ISCT) meeting.
September 22, 2019
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ISCT: Radiologists glean insight from patient reviews
By Abraham Kim
SAN DIEGO - Whether for a conventional CT scan or a more intricate imaging exam, radiology reports can often be challenging for patients to understand. Dr. Arun Krishnaraj shared lessons learned from soliciting feedback for medical imaging reports in a talk at the 2019 International Society for Computed Tomography (ISCT) symposium.
September 20, 2019
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Canada's Conservatives pledge $1.5B in imaging funds
By Louise Gagnon
OTTAWA, ONTARIO - Long wait times in Canada for medical imaging procedures could be cut dramatically -- at least, if the Conservative Party follows through on an election pledge made today to invest $1.5 billion Canadian in new MRI and CT scanners.
September 19, 2019
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ISCT: 10 pillars of an effective CT lung screening program
By Abraham Kim
SAN DIEGO - As CT lung cancer screening continues to expand across the U.S., what measures can healthcare providers take to ensure that screening programs remain efficient, cost-effective, and patient-centered? Dr. Florian Fintelmann offered 10 tips in a talk at the 2019 International Society for Computed Tomography (ISCT) meeting.
September 19, 2019
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Volumetry software affects CT lung screening recall rates
By Abraham Kim
Using different types of volumetry software to measure nodules on CT lung cancer screening exams can drastically alter the recall rate for follow-up exams, underscoring the need to validate the software to ensure effective screening, according to an article recently published online in the European Journal of Radiology.
September 19, 2019
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Can AI screen for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease?
By Erik L. Ridley
An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm was able to automatically quantify liver fat on abdominal CT images in a new study, according to research published online September 17 in Radiology. The findings may potentially enable patients who are undergoing CT scans for other indications to also be screened for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
September 19, 2019
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Aidoc releases full AI software package for stroke care
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Israeli artificial intelligence (AI) software developer Aidoc has released new AI software for identifying strokes on head CT scans and helping to triage patients.
September 19, 2019
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