Abraham Kim[email protected]CTCT lung screening rates show gradual upward trendParticipation in CT lung cancer screening programs among eligible individuals in the U.S. has been making modest gains over the past several years. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released on February 28 new survey findings with statewide rates as high as 16%.March 1, 2020CTCT CAC predicts risk of death in smokersThe presence of coronary artery calcium (CAC) on CT scans was associated with an increased risk of death from cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and all causes combined -- including for a subset of smokers eligible for CT lung cancer screening -- in a study published in the February issue of Atherosclerosis.February 27, 2020CTWhat do radiologists need to know about the coronavirus?To help radiologists stay up to date on the ever-evolving coronavirus epidemic, an expert panel gave the lowdown on the current understanding of the coronavirus disease and highlighted the points most pertinent to radiologists in an article published online on February 27 in Radiology.February 26, 2020CTCT again tops DNA tests for early coronavirus detectionIn a study covering more than 1,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus disease, chest CT proved to be more accurate than the standard method of DNA testing for early diagnosis of the disease in high-risk individuals. The findings were published online February 26 in Radiology.February 25, 2020CTAuntMinnie.com CT InsiderFebruary 25, 2020Image-Guided Surgery3D light scanner supplements CT for bedside proceduresResearchers from Tennessee have developed a navigation technique that employs a 3D light scanner and 3D printing technology to improve the accuracy and workflow of minimally invasive procedures reliant on CT data. They describe their technique in an article recently published in World Neurosurgery.February 23, 2020CTHow can radiology help limit COVID-19 transmission?The critical role of CT in diagnosing the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has placed radiology at the frontline of disease management. Researchers discuss preemptive measures radiology departments can take to limit virus transmission in a February 19 article published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.February 20, 2020CTCT proves vital for early diagnosis of COVID-19Chest CT demonstrated better sensitivity than DNA testing at detecting coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in high-risk individuals upon initial presentation of symptoms in a new study, published online February 19 in Radiology. The findings affirm the vital role of CT in the early diagnosis of the condition.February 18, 2020CTPrehydration not needed before contrast CT of kidneysPrehydrating patients who have chronic kidney disease before they undergo a contrast-enhanced CT exam has been the standard of care for years. But new research suggests that the practice results in unnecessary costs with few patient benefits. The findings were published online on February 17 in JAMA Internal Medicine.February 17, 2020UltrasoundCan ultrasound, 3D printing deepen maternal-fetal bonds?When a pregnant woman sees her fetus on imaging scans, it can help strengthen the bond she feels with her unborn child, say researchers. They demonstrate how 3D-printed models based on ultrasound scans confirmed this concept in a study published online on February 8 in the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing.February 17, 2020Previous PagePage 3 of 63Next PageTop StoriesRadiation Oncology/TherapyASTRO highlights study on disappearing radiation oncology centersOver two-thirds of all U.S. counties reported lacking a radiation oncology practice site in 2025.CTCCTA finds coronary disease in men with erectile dysfunctionCTMarijuana use linked to greater coronary plaque burdenWomens ImagingCEM on par with MRI for breast cancer diagnosis, local stagingUltrasoundUltrasound MinnieCast, Episode 12: AI adds to ultrasound in global maternity care
