Abraham Kim[email protected]CTVaping provokes lung disease in healthy individualsResearchers from the U.S. have linked vaping to the development of severe respiratory illnesses identified on CT scans, according to a report published online September 6 in the New England Journal of Medicine. The findings indicate that marketing claims attesting to the safety of vaping with electronic cigarettes may have been misleading.September 5, 2019CTNew study links medical imaging radiation to cancer riskA nationwide study covering millions of youths in South Korea has substantiated concerns over the health risks of radiation exposure from diagnostic imaging -- linking it to an increased incidence of cancer. The findings are the subject of an article published online September 4 in JAMA Network Open.September 4, 2019Advanced Visualization3D printing cuts surgery time for eye socket repairExamining 3D-printed models based on head CT scans enabled clinicians to customize implants required for eye socket fracture repair and reduce the time to complete the surgery by roughly 50% in a new study, recently published online in Academic Radiology.September 3, 2019CTMobile CT unit boosts efficiency of stroke triageMobile stroke ambulances equipped with a CT scanner and medical personnel can greatly improve the accuracy and efficiency of determining which stroke patients require surgical treatment, compared with standard clinical decision-making, according to a study published online September 3 in JAMA Neurology.September 3, 2019CTCould patient history help predict CT contrast reactions?Having a genetic predisposition to allergies could increase an individual's risk of having an adverse reaction to iodine contrast agents, according to an article published online September 3 in Radiology. Identifying these individuals in advance could help prevent unnecessary complications for contrast-enhanced CT.September 3, 2019CTDual-energy CT differentiates bullets in gunshot woundsDual-energy CT is capable of distinguishing among various types of bullets in gunshot wounds based on their core material, which may have implications for the role radiologists play in forensics, according to an article published in the September issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.August 29, 2019MRI3D MRI enables contrast-free evaluation of cardiac strainResearchers from the U.K. have developed a new 3D MRI technique for calculating heart muscle strain. They discuss how their method may help improve the accuracy of quantifying cardiac health without the need for gadolinium contrast in an article published online August 28 in Scientific Reports.August 28, 2019CTImaging centers promote CT scans via GrouponVarious imaging centers throughout the U.S. have been offering promotions for discounted CT scans through online marketing company Groupon.August 26, 2019CTBlood test detects concussions not visible on CT scansA relatively low-cost blood test was able to detect concussions in patients at trauma centers whose CT scans provided no indication of traumatic brain injury, researchers found in a new study published online August 23 in Lancet Neurology.August 26, 2019MRI3D MRI helps predict osteoarthritis risk after ACL tearsVirtual 3D models of the knee based on MRI scans of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears revealed which regions in the knee were most likely to develop osteoarthritis in a new study, published online in Clinical Biomechanics. The technique could help individualize rehabilitation strategies for patients following ACL surgery.August 25, 2019Previous PagePage 17 of 63Next PageTop StoriesDigital X-RayDo courts recognize the limitations of chest x-ray for lung cancer?Currently, there is no formal, universally accepted methodology of using radiology-specific evidence-based medicine in courts.UltrasoundPOCUS outperforms chest x-ray in finding pneumothoraxCTSCCT: Higher exposure to air pollution linked to higher CACSCTSCCT: Saurabh Jha on what trainees can expect starting out in cardiac CTSponsor ContentWhen CT meets the power of AI everyone benefits.
