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ALA: Only 5.8% of eligible Americans undergo lung cancer screening
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Lung Association's (ALA) 2022 "State of Lung Cancer" report has found that only 5.8% of Americans eligible for low-dose CT lung cancer screening have received it.
November 21, 2022
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Is head CT effective for assessing acute altered mental states?
By Kate Madden Yee
Is head CT effective for assessing acute atraumatic altered mental states such as delirium or psychosis? It doesn't seem so, according to research published November 18 in JAMA Network Open.
November 20, 2022
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Not all patients get necessary CT for suspected acute aortic syndrome
By Kate Madden Yee
Do all patients with suspected acute aortic syndrome get CT aortography for diagnosis of the condition? Perhaps not, according to a team of New Zealand researchers.
November 17, 2022
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GE Healthcare invests $80M for contrast media production
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare's Pharmaceutical Diagnostics business is investing $80 million to increase manufacturing capacity by 30% at its Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients site in Lindesnes, Norway.
November 16, 2022
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Modified CEUS method does well in categorizing liver lesions
By Amerigo Allegretto
Applying modified contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) criteria using perfluorobutane is effective in diagnosing liver cancer in high-risk patients, according to study published November 16 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
November 16, 2022
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Is chest MRI a viable alternative to CT for lung nodule follow-up?
By Kate Madden Yee
Wednesday, November 30 | 9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. | W2-SPCH-7 | Learning Center - CH DPSChest CT has long been the go-to for lung nodule follow-up. But research to be presented Wednesday morning suggests that chest MRI may be a reasonable, nonradiation alternative.
November 16, 2022
Quality improvements lead to rebounding cancer screening numbers
By Amerigo Allegretto
Implementing quality improvement interventions as part of a national collaborative led to rebound volumes in cancer screening, according to findings published November 16 in JAMA Network Open.
November 15, 2022
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CT findings show marijuana's effects on lungs
By Amerigo Allegretto
Airway inflammation and emphysema are more common in marijuana smokers than in nonsmokers and tobacco-only smokers, a Canadian study of CT scans over 15 years found. The results were published November 15 in Radiology.
November 15, 2022
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IMV: Dual-energy spectral imaging drives CT purchasing interest
By Davin Korstjens
Dual-energy spectral imaging CT systems are driving plans to purchase new CT scanners, according to a new report from IMV Medical Information Division. CT departments are also focusing on improving patient satisfaction.
November 15, 2022
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Riverain secures VHA contract for ClearRead CT
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Artificial intelligence (AI) software developer Riverain Technologies has secured a contract with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for its ClearRead AI platform for lung nodule detection.
November 14, 2022
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How good is photon-counting CT in breast imaging?
By Amerigo Allegretto
Tuesday, November 29 | 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | T3-SSPH07-4 | Room S402In this session, photon-counting CT's potential in breast imaging will be discussed, with research suggesting it has similar image quality to dedicated breast CT.
November 14, 2022
GE takes White House healthcare decarbonization pledge
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare has pledged to do its part to decarbonize the healthcare sector under the auspices of an initiative developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the White House.
November 13, 2022
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