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CT helps identify CSF leak caused by COVID-19 nasal swab
By Leah Sherwood
CT scans helped identify a leak of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that occurred in a man who sustained an injury to the base of his skull following a COVID-19 test with a nasal swab, according to a September 9 case study in JAMA Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery.
September 8, 2021
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Report: Canon buys CZT detector developer Redlen
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Canon Inc., the parent company of Canon Medical Systems, has acquired Redlen Technologies, a developer of detectors based on cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) that can be used for photon-counting CT applications, according to a news report by Nikkei Asia.
September 7, 2021
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Mobile stroke units with onboard CT deliver best early care
By Kate Madden Yee
Acute stroke patients eligible for treatment with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) have better long-term outcomes when they receive treatment via a mobile stroke ambulance with an on-board CT scanner, according to a September 8 study in the New England Journal of Medicine.
September 7, 2021
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Preoperative CT predicts need for ventilation post-abdominal surgery
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Thoracic CT in patients who are slated to undergo abdominal or pelvic surgery can help clinicians better predict which may require mechanical ventilation after the procedure, according to a study published September 2 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
September 2, 2021
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Deep learning could improve CT lung scan interpretation
By Kate Madden Yee
Computer-aided diagnosis using deep learning shows potential for improving the ability of readers to identify and classify lung nodules on CT imaging, according to a literature review published August 25 in Computers in Biology and Medicine.
September 2, 2021
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Canon to evaluate photon-counting CT scanner in Japan
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Canon Medical Systems has launched a project with the National Cancer Center Japan to evaluate a new photon-counting CT scanner.
September 1, 2021
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HeartFlow launches new trial of its FFR-CT software
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
HeartFlow has launched a clinical trial of its Fractional Flow Reserve-CT (FFR-CT) software with the enrollment of three patients at Erasmus MC Hospital in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
September 1, 2021
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In2Bones' ortho planning software gets FDA nod
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Bone and joint restoration product manufacturer In2Bones has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Orthoplanify orthopedic surgical planning software and 3D cutting guides.
August 31, 2021
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CT body composition analysis helps reveal colon cancer secrets
By Erik L. Ridley
Body composition analysis on CT reveals that colon cancer patients with high visceral fat and low muscle mass are more likely to have worse outcomes, according to research published August 30 in JAMA Network Open. Inflammation also plays a key role.
August 30, 2021
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MRI myelography offers alternative to CT for CSF leaks
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI myelography offers a less invasive way to detect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks in patients with spontaneous intracranial hypotension compared to the CT version of the same exam -- and performs comparably, according to a research letter published August 30 in JAMA Neurology.
August 30, 2021
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Ultrahigh-resolution CT boosts the modality's heart imaging prowess
By Kate Madden Yee
Ultrahigh-resolution CT shows promise for overcoming conventional CT's limitations when it comes to imaging heart stenosis in patients with severely calcified lesions, according to a study published August 26 in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging.
August 29, 2021
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Shorter follow-up for lung lesions equals better outcomes
By Kate Madden Yee
Shortening the follow-up interval by one month for indeterminate lesions found on CT lung cancer screening -- from six to five -- translates into better patient outcomes, according to a study published August 19 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
August 29, 2021
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