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MRA tops CTA for pulmonary embolism evaluation
By Abraham Kim
MR angiography (MRA) may have an edge over CT angiography (CTA) for diagnosing pulmonary embolism due to its reduced risk of radiation and adverse events, according to a pair of articles by Wisconsin researchers published online in Emergency Radiology and the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
May 15, 2018
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China tariffs will cause collateral damage, NEMA says
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) said import tariffs on products manufactured in China will cause collateral damage to U.S. manufacturers because many vendors either produce their own products in China or source finished goods and components from contractual partners in China.
May 14, 2018
Risk-based CT lung screening could be more efficient
By Abraham Kim
Performing CT lung cancer screening based on an individual's cancer risk rather than one-size-fits-all guidelines could be a more efficient way to figure out who needs screening, according to a May 14 article in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Four risk models, in particular, seem to stand out from the rest.
May 14, 2018
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U.K. group uses math to characterize lung disease on CT
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Researchers from the U.K. have developed a method that uses a combination of CT scans and computational mathematics to determine lung function and distinguish between different stages of lung disease, according to an article published online May 10 in Scientific Reports.
May 13, 2018
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FDA OKs CurveBeam's weight-bearing CT
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging device vendor CurveBeam has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its LineUp multiextremity weight-bearing CT scanner.
May 13, 2018
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USPSTF opens review of CT lung screening guidance
By Abraham Kim
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has reopened for review its guidance on CT lung cancer screening. Should radiology be concerned that the group could soften its current support for the exam? Lung screening expert Dr. Ella Kazerooni offers her take on the topic.
May 10, 2018
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FDA clears Faxitron's 3D CT breast system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Faxitron Bioptics has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its VisionCT clinical CT scanner for intraoperative margin assessment of breast biopsies and lumpectomies.
May 9, 2018
Change of MPPR from 25% to 5% benefits CT the most
By Kate Madden Yee
Areas of radiology that rely on CT stand to benefit the most from adjustments to the multiple procedure payment reduction (MPPR) of the professional component, according to research delivered at the recent American Roentgen Ray Society meeting in Washington, DC, and published in the April American Journal of Neuroradiology.
May 9, 2018
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AuntMinnie.com CT Insider
By Abraham Kim
May 8, 2018
CT colonography finds more cancer in seniors
By Abraham Kim
Colorectal cancer screening with CT colonography (CTC) had a higher cancer detection rate in older individuals compared with younger people in a new study, published in the American Journal of Roentgenology. Researchers believe the findings could support a renewed push for Medicare reimbursement of CTC screening.
May 7, 2018
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AI can prescreen chest CT studies for pneumothorax
By Erik L. Ridley
An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can be highly sensitive for detecting pneumothorax on chest CT images, potentially enabling radiologists to quickly prioritize these life-threatening cases for priority review, according to research from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
May 6, 2018
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ACR presents white paper on incidental pituitary findings
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) Committee on Incidental Findings has published new guidelines for managing incidental pituitary findings on CT, MRI, and F-18 FDG PET in a white paper in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
May 3, 2018
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