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SCOT-HEART: CCTA cuts risk of heart attack, death by 41%
By Abraham Kim
Patients with chest pain who underwent coronary CT angiography (CCTA) with standard care had a markedly lower rate of myocardial infarction or death from coronary artery disease than those who only received standard care in a new study, published on August 25 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
August 24, 2018
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Week in Review: CCTA cuts heart disease deaths | 3 ways AI will be used in radiology | Gadolinium and CSF
By Brian Casey
August 24, 2018
New AI algorithm identifies small lung tumors on CT scans
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Researchers from Florida have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm capable of detecting even tiny lung tumors on CT scans with approximately 95% accuracy.
August 22, 2018
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DOD awards grant for lung cancer research
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded a $673,000 grant to researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia to develop a test for the early detection of lung cancer.
August 19, 2018
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5 risk factors help predict brain hemorrhage on CT
By Abraham Kim
U.K. researchers have identified five factors -- including contrast leakage on CT scans -- that may indicate a higher risk of continued bleeding in the brain of stroke patients. Checking for these factors may help improve survival, according to an article published online on August 14 in Lancet Neurology.
August 16, 2018
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Lung cancer overdiagnosis varies widely on CT screening
By Abraham Kim
The concept of overdiagnosis has bedeviled the mammography screening debate, and it's beginning to show up in CT lung cancer screening as well. A study published online August 13 in JAMA Internal Medicine found an overdiagnosis rate of 67% in a Danish lung screening program -- much higher than rates in other programs.
August 16, 2018
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USPSTF finalizes research plan for CT lung screening
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has concluded the preparation of its research plan for CT lung cancer screening.
August 15, 2018
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AuntMinnie.com CT Insider
By Abraham Kim
August 14, 2018
ACR unveils new version of LI-RADS
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has released a new version of its Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System (LI-RADS): CT/MRI LI-RADS v2018.
August 13, 2018
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Guerbet teams with Imalogix on dose-tracking software
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Guerbet USA has formed a commercial partnership with radiation dose-tracking software developer Imalogix.
August 13, 2018
Are patients adequately informed about CT lung screening?
By Abraham Kim
Physicians may not be adequately explaining the harms and benefits of CT lung cancer screening to eligible smokers, according to an article published online August 13 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
August 13, 2018
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3 reasons why trauma injuries are missed on whole-body CT
By Abraham Kim
There are three major characteristics that predict which patients presenting with multiple traumatic injuries will have their injury overlooked on a whole-body CT exam, according to an August 7 article in Radiology. Identifying these risk factors early could help improve injury detection.
August 8, 2018
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