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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
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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