Kate Madden Yee[email protected]CTAuntMinnie.com CT InsiderNovember 15, 2020CTCT lung cancer screening rates are still falling shortFewer than one in 20 eligible adults undergo CT lung cancer screening in the U.S., and screening rates appear the lowest in states with the highest incidence of lung cancer, according to a study published November 12 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.November 12, 2020CTCT radiation doses for COVID-19 patients vary widelyLack of guidance for how best to use CT with COVID-19 has led to significant variations in standard measurements of CT radiation dose, according to a study published November 10 in Radiology.November 10, 2020CTMedical imaging boosts men's testicular cancer riskEarly exposures to medical imaging can increase men's risk of developing testicular cancer by almost 60%, according to a study published November 11 in PLOS One. The findings highlight the need for shielding for men and boys during imaging exams.November 10, 2020MRIRoad to RSNA 2020: MRIIt's no secret that 2020 has been a challenging year, as healthcare providers around the world have attempted to cope with the global pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. But MRI has shown its value throughout the crisis, and attendees of the virtual RSNA 2020 meeting will be sure to encounter research that highlights the modality's efficacy.November 10, 2020MRIMRI at RSNA: COVID-19 and beyondAt RSNA 2020, MRI's value in coping with the pandemic will be a hot topic, with abstracts particularly focused on the modality's ability to diagnose and track the illness's neurological manifestations.November 10, 2020MRIIn a year of pandemic, MRI perseveresThe SARS-CoV-2 virus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, have changed not only patient care and how healthcare professionals work but also how medical imaging contributes to diagnosis and management. Throughout the crisis, COVID-19 MRI has been a powerful tool for physicians on the front lines.November 10, 2020MRIPatients unconcerned about postponed elective imagingPatients don't seem concerned that postponing elective imaging -- such as many have had to do during the COVID-19 pandemic -- negatively affects their health, according to a study published November 2 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.November 9, 2020AIKnowledge gap is an obstacle to AI implementationRadiologists and radiographers are enthusiastic about incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into their practices, but they often lack knowledge about how to do so, according to a study published October 29 in Academic Radiology.November 9, 2020MRIAbbreviated MRI shows potential for HCC surveillanceAbbreviated MRI with a short scanning protocol shows potential as a way to screen for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in adults who have cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis B infection, according to a study published November 2 in RadioGraphics.November 4, 2020Previous PagePage 84 of 356Next PageTop StoriesMolecular ImagingAmyloid PET scans validated in racially diverse patientsChanges in care plans occurred in 59% of individuals after PET scans.Womens ImagingLimited access to PCPs thwarts mammography screening uptakeUltrasoundPOCUS rules out pulmonary congestion in kidney patientsEconomicsLow-value imaging services part of high Medicare costsDigital X-RayAI helps clinicians identify misplaced endotracheal tubes
