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Group creates 3D printed heart with CT, echo data

In what they are calling a major advance, researchers from Michigan have created a 3D model of a human heart using data from two separate cardiac imaging techniques: CT and echocardiography. They believe that such hybrid 3D models will be more accurate than those created from just one imaging modality.

June 28, 2015

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CT lung CAD may require adjustment from radiologists

Computer-aided detection (CAD) for CT lung exams will be essential in the coming era of population-based lung cancer screening. But radiologists may have to change their way of reading studies to reap its benefits, according to a recent talk by Dr. Geoffrey Rubin from Duke University.

June 25, 2015

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Nonsolid nodules can be safely managed with CT

Patients with nonsolid lung nodules can be safely managed noninvasively using low-dose CT, according to an analysis published online June 23 in Radiology of more than 57,000 lung cancer screening patients.

June 22, 2015

Lung disease goes undiagnosed in many smokers

More than half of long-term smokers who pass lung-function tests are actually living with lung disease that remains undiagnosed, according to a study published online Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine.

June 21, 2015

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Are imaging sites ready for new Joint Commission rules?

On July 1, a new era of intense scrutiny and documentation will arrive for CT and other imaging modalities, thanks to new Joint Commission accreditation requirements that become effective on that date. Unfortunately, most radiology departments aren't remotely ready to fulfill the requirements, according to a talk at the International Symposium on Multidetector-Row CT.

June 21, 2015

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OCT tool offers fast intraoperative brain tumor imaging

A new brain tumor imaging technique based on optical coherence tomography (OTC) may offers surgeons a highly accurate way to visualize -- and ultimately resect -- malignant tumors during surgery, according to a report from Johns Hopkins University.

June 18, 2015

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June 16, 2015

USPSTF ponders addition of new heart risk factors

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has drafted a research plan for assessing cardiovascular disease risk, and it is accepting public comments on the idea of adding nontraditional measures such as coronary artery calcium into standard cardiovascular risk factor assessment for asymptomatic individuals.

June 11, 2015

MDCT: In CT lung cancer screening, don't forget the heart

SAN FRANCISCO - Radiologists who screen smokers for lung cancer with CT should remember to look at the heart as an important predictor of mortality in its own right, according to a Tuesday talk at the International Symposium on Multidetector-Row CT (MDCT).

June 10, 2015

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Annals: Few differences in CCTA vs. SPECT MPI

A study comparing coronary CT angiography (CCTA) with SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) in chest pain patients found that CT's radiation dose was lower and that it yielded fewer unpleasant experiences among patients, according to results published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

June 10, 2015

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Chest x-rays reveal atherosclerosis in patients undergoing amputations

Lower limb amputation is an increasingly common major complication of advanced peripheral arterial disease and diabetes mellitus.

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3D MRI technique helps plan treatment for pediatric heart conditions

Images of a 39-year-old who underwent screening mammography. Right craniocaudal (left) and mediolateral oblique (middle) views from preoperative mammography show suspicious grouped fine pleomorphic calcifications (arrows). After biopsy showed ductal carcinoma of situ (DCIS), patient underwent breast-conserving surgery, yielding final diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ (intermediate grade, hormone receptor positive). (Right) Screenshot of an output of a commercial AI tool applied to preoperative mammography. AI detected right breast lesion with score of 95% on both views (concentric colored circles). Present study’s reviewing radiologist deemed AI marking to correspond with site of DCIS.

Could AI scoring help with managing DCIS?

Axial contrast-enhanced CT scan in a 28-year-old premenopausal woman shows an incidentally detected solid-appearing left ovarian lesion (solid arrow) anterior to the uterus (U), associated with trace ascites in the right adnexa and cul de sac (dashed arrows). At pathologic analysis, this was shown to be ovarian dysgerminoma. Two readers misdiagnosed this lesion, one as a leiomyoma and one as an ovarian fibroma.

Clinicians, beware: CT diagnostic accuracy varies by adnexal lesion type

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Radiology coding update for 2026

HPI: U.S. pediatric radiology workforce in decline

By Kate Madden Yee

The number of pediatric radiologists in the U.S. is in decline, according to the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute (HPI).

September 9, 2025

Low-dose CT ties emphysema to mortality in previous smokers

By Amerigo Allegretto

Study findings highlight the clinical relevance of CT-diagnosed emphysema.

September 9, 2025

Representative axial images of mild, moderate, and severe emphysema at baseline low-dose CT (LDCT). Participants were categorized as having no emphysema or mild, moderate, or severe emphysema. When present, emphysema was mild if no distinct regions of reduced attenuation were visible on the CT scan, but vascular splaying indicates parenchymal expansion, or if only occasional discrete low-attenuation regions were observed. Moderate emphysema was defined by the presence of identifiable low-attenuation regions affecting less than half of the lung parenchyma, whereas severe emphysema was defined by the presence of identifiable low-attenuation regions that involved more than half of the lung parenchyma. A scoring system from 0 to 3 was applied, corresponding to none, mild, moderate, and severe emphysema, respectively. Yellow circle indicates the extent of emphysema. (A) A 67-year-old man with mild emphysema at baseline LDCT in 2002. Baseline LDCT scan shows vascular splaying, suggesting parenchymal expansion due to emphysema and occasional discrete low-attenuation regions. The participant ultimately died of cardiovascular disease 15.4 years (184.2 months) later. (B) A 69-year-old man with moderate emphysema at baseline LDCT in 2007. The participant died of cardiovascular disease 1.8 years (21.9 months) later. Identifiable low-attenuation regions affected less than half of the lung parenchyma. (C) An 85-year-old woman with severe emphysema at baseline LDCT in 2006. After 5.5 years (65.5 months) of follow-up, the participant died due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease–related causes. Identifiable low-attenuation regions involved more than half of the lung parenchyma.

AI boosts cardiac PET imaging

AI-enhanced rubidium-82 myocardial blood flow imaging matched the quality of F-18 flurpiridaz PET perfusion imaging.

September 8, 2025

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Neuroradiology still lacks gender, racial/ethnic diversity

By Amerigo Allegretto

Despite efforts, national data show that gender and racial/ethnic disparities persist in neuroradiology.

September 8, 2025

Bayer pivots away from AI platform business

By Erik L. Ridley

Bayer is discontinuing its Calantic Digital Solutions platform as well as products and services from its Blackford Analysis subsidiary.

September 8, 2025

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PET use increasing in diagnosing cardiac device infections

Integrating F-18 FDG-PET into standardized diagnostic protocols could enhance early detection of cardiac device-related infections.

September 5, 2025

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ISCT: CT is an ideal imaging modality for cardiometabolic screening

By Kate Madden Yee

Tracking biomarkers on CT could help clinicians better predict patient outcomes.

September 5, 2025

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ISCT: Radiologists can help reduce iodinated contrast media waste

By Amerigo Allegretto

Radiologists can take proactive measures in reducing iodinated contrast media waste, according to an ISCT presentation.

September 5, 2025

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ISCT: Mayo Clinic expert outlines how best to allocate PCCT resources

A Mayo Clinic radiologist discusses overcoming photon-counting CT (PCCT) operational challenges.

September 5, 2025

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PET tracer shows promise in patients with neuroblastoma

The PET tracer performed better than standard SPECT imaging with iodine-123 metaiodobenzylguanidine.

September 4, 2025

I-123 MIBG–negative and F-18 MFBG–positive scans showing multiple lesions in 9-year-old male with relapsed high-risk, multiple-relapse neuroblastoma (stage IV disease) receiving chemoimmunotherapy. (A) I-123 MIBG uptake is seen in lower lumbar vertebrae (arrows). Positive uptake with F-18 MFBG PET (B; black arrows) in skull, spine, pelvic bones, femora, and left tibia (B and C; blue and white arrows). Bone marrow biopsy was positive for disease. Follow-up I-123 MIBG imaging (D; left) and spine MRI (D; right) performed six weeks later showed diffuse disease in skull and spine, corresponding to F-18 MFBG–avid sites.

ISCT: 2022 ICM shortage was a 'wake-up call.' Did we listen?

By Kate Madden Yee

In 2022, the global supply chain for ICM was disrupted by COVID lockdowns -- and this kind of crisis will likely occur again.

September 4, 2025

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Radiology world mourns death of Leonard Berlin

By Amerigo Allegretto

The radiology world is mourning the death of Leonard Berlin, MD, a leading voice on the intersection between medicine and malpractice.

September 4, 2025

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