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3 steps to personalized CT lung cancer screening
By Abraham Kim
What's the best way to personalize CT lung cancer screening to make sure it has the greatest positive effect? A group from Michigan came up with three factors to consider, ranging from lung cancer risk to life expectancy, in a paper published online May 29 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
May 28, 2018
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Lung cancer more common in white women than men
By Abraham Kim
The incidence rate of lung cancer is now higher in non-Hispanic white women in the U.S. than it is in men of the same race, flipping the historical trend of a higher incidence in men, according to research published in the May 24 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
May 23, 2018
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AI can detect, assess white-matter lesions on CT scans
By Abraham Kim
Researchers from the U.K. have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm capable of accurately detecting and rating the severity of brain lesions on CT scans of patients presenting with stroke or dementia, according to an article published online May 15 in Radiology.
May 22, 2018
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ACR asks CMS to clarify CT lung cancer screening payment
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) and various partner associations have submitted a letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requesting confirmation of Medicare reimbursement for CT lung cancer screening at independent diagnostic testing facilities.
May 21, 2018
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Threat of China tariffs fades as trade talks make progress
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The brewing trade war between the U.S. and China appears to be cooling down. The Trump administration said that tariffs were no longer on the table after negotiators reached a tentative deal to reduce the trade imbalance between the countries.
May 20, 2018
Standard CT matches CT perfusion for stroke imaging
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Using noncontrast-enhanced CT to assess stroke patients led to the same clinical outcome as imaging with CT perfusion, according to a presentation at the recent 2018 European Stroke Organization Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden.
May 20, 2018
ACR points out reasons for low CT lung screening rates
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In light of recent research indicating low CT lung cancer screening rates, the American College of Radiology (ACR) has suggested that the combination of low Medicare reimbursement and insufficient patient and physician awareness may be to blame.
May 17, 2018
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TeraRecon, WhiteClouds make 3D-printed model of rhinoceros
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Advanced visualization firm TeraRecon and 3D printing firm WhiteClouds have created a fan-like 3D-printed model based on CT scans of an ailing rhinoceros.
May 17, 2018
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Why isn't CT screening catching on? | Immuno-PET tracer | Countering hype in AI
By Brian Casey
May 16, 2018
ASCO: CT lung cancer screening rates continue to stagnate
By Abraham Kim
Despite support from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and various medical societies, CT lung cancer screening rates for current and former heavy smokers remain low, according to research to be presented on June 1 at the 2018 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting in Chicago.
May 16, 2018
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Radiomics helps distinguish lung cancer nodules on CT
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Examining several radiologic features of lung nodules on CT scans enabled radiologists to discern whether the nodules were benign or cancerous, according to an article published online May 14 in PLOS One.
May 15, 2018
Samsung NeuroLogica fulfills Fla. order
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Samsung NeuroLogica has sold its OmniTom mobile CT scanner to Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami.
May 15, 2018
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