Eric Barnes[email protected]Advanced VisualizationAuntMinnie.com Advanced Visualization InsiderJanuary 31, 2017CTCT lung cancer screening is complicated for VA patientsFor U.S. Veterans Affairs (VA) patients at high risk for lung cancer, CT screening is a "complex endeavor" that turns up multiple comorbidities and introduces potential harms and increased costs, concludes a new study published online January 30 in JAMA Internal Medicine.January 30, 2017AICAD finds vertebral lung cancer metastasesReaders using an original computer-aided detection (CAD) algorithm that subtracts thoracic 3D CT images from follow-up images found more vertebral metastases than readers working unaided, according to a study in PLOS One.January 26, 2017Nuclear MedicinePET/CT CAD finds common spinal metastasesA new multipurpose computer-aided detection (CAD) algorithm was able to detect and characterize different kinds of spinal metastases in PET/CT images automatically and accurately, say researchers from two U.S. institutions. The fully automated system could help doctors diagnose and manage patients with the most common musculoskeletal metastases.January 22, 2017Advanced Visualization3D-printed kidneys change preop surgical planningEven experienced nephrologists can improve their preoperative planning when 3D-printed kidneys are available, according to the results of a new study in Abdominal Radiology. 3D models can shift some surgeries to less-invasive options after the translucent printed models are used for planning.January 15, 2017CTCT lung screening finds cancer in nonsmokersHigh-risk nonsmokers have lung cancer at rates comparable to those of smokers in the National Lung Screening Trial, according to a multicenter lung cancer screening trial in Taiwan. If replicated, the results could affect the question of who needs CT lung cancer screening, particularly regarding individuals exposed to secondhand smoke.January 11, 2017CTAuntMinnie.com CT InsiderJanuary 9, 2017BreastMammography use rises with ACA; colonoscopy, not so muchThe U.S. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) has increased adherence to mammography screening by eliminating out-of-pocket costs, according to a new study published January 9 in Cancer. At the same time, reducing expenses did not increase colonoscopy rates among poorer patients.January 8, 2017Advanced VisualizationBellus3D to launch mobile face scanning at CES showA Silicon Valley start-up called Bellus3D has developed a new technology that enables users to create 3D face models by scanning with their smartphones. The company is launching the technology at this week's CES show in Las Vegas.January 4, 2017CTNLST: Lung cancer growth rates differ by sexLung cancers in men and women grow at sufficiently different rates that radiologists should consider managing them differently depending on the patient's sex.January 2, 2017Previous PagePage 6 of 258Next PageTop StoriesMolecular ImagingCase report: Pluvicto as a first-line treatment in late-stage prostate cancerSince 1996, the patient continually declined androgen deprivation therapy, chemotherapy, and local therapy to the prostate gland.MRINew brain MRI imaging technique could help identify Alzheimer'sRadiology EducationScholarly activity low among residency program directorsDigital X-Ray3D DEXA shows value in patients with prostate cancerSponsor ContentDigital Innovations Shaping the Future of Radiology