Clinical News: Page 289

ISCT: Don't underestimate CT's role in population health efforts

By Kate Madden Yee

SAN DIEGO - CT has a key part to play in population health management efforts -- and radiologists can help, according to a presentation delivered September 15 at the International Society for Computed Tomography (ISCT) meeting.

September 15, 2022

FDG-PET predicts survival in adrenal cancer patients

By Will Morton

PET scans with an F-18 FDG radiotracer may predict overall survival in patients with adrenocortical carcinoma, according to a study published September 8 in the American Journal of Surgery.

September 15, 2022

ASTRO applauds legislation on 'real-time' prior authorizations

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is applauding passage of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives intended to revamp Medicare Advantage prior authorization practices.

September 14, 2022

ISCT: Just how great is photon-counting CT?

By Kate Madden Yee

SAN DIEGO - Photon-counting CT is a new technology that could transform clinical practice, according to two presentations delivered September 15 at the International Society for Computed Tomography (ISCT) symposium.

September 14, 2022

RaySearch appoints new board chair

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiation therapy software developer RaySearch Laboratories has named Hans Wigzell as the new chair of the company's board of directors.

September 14, 2022

Nonprofit launches breast density awareness initiative

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Nonprofit organization My Density Matters has launched a new initiative to raise awareness among women of the importance of early breast cancer screening.

September 14, 2022

CT radiomics helps spot uncommon form of lung cancer

By Erik L. Ridley

A nomogram based on radiomics features and clinical variables can help to identify an uncommon form of lung cancer that mimics the appearance of pneumonia on CT, according to research published September 14 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

September 14, 2022

Chest, abdominal CT exams pack radiation dose to breasts

By Kate Madden Yee

Women who undergo chest and abdominal CT exams may be at increased risk for breast cancer later in life, according to a study published September 14 in Applied Radiation and Isotopes.

September 14, 2022

DBT-guided breast biopsy more comfortable for patients

By Amerigo Allegretto

Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT)-guided biopsy can help reduce patient discomfort and radiation exposure when it comes to suspicious breast calcifications, a study published September 14 in the American Journal of Roentgenology found.

September 14, 2022

How low can FDG dose go on PET/MRI?

By Will Morton

Researchers in France say radiation doses in PET/MRI exams can be reduced significantly without compromising image quality in patients with neurological disorders, according to a study published September 12 in Scientific Reports.

September 14, 2022

Brain MRI shows that boxers regain brain health postcareer

By Kate Madden Yee

Brain MRI exams show that boxers and mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters are able to regain thinking and memory skills after they stop competing, a team of researchers has found. The group's findings were published September 14 in Neurology.

September 13, 2022

Scan.com raises funds to expand into U.S., Germany

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Online radiology scheduling company Scan.com has raised $2.5 million to expand its diagnostics-as-a-service offering in the U.S. and Germany.

September 13, 2022

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