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More CT screening may be needed for high-risk smokers

A few annual rounds of negative CT screening exams might not be enough to rule out lung cancer in the long term, according to an article published online July 10 in Radiology. A group from Canada found a high incidence of early-stage cancer in high-risk individuals several years after the conclusion of initial screening.

July 11, 2018

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4 reasons why people seek CT lung cancer screening

CT lung cancer screening rates have fallen short of expectations, but many eligible people are still seeking out screening. A group out of Washington identified four main factors that motivate individuals to pursue CT screening in an article published online July 5 in PLOS One.

July 10, 2018

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USPSTF dismisses CAC for heart disease risk assessment

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has reaffirmed its recommendation against using nontraditional factors -- including coronary artery calcium (CAC) score -- to assess the risk of heart disease, in a statement published online July 10 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

July 10, 2018

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Variation in emergency CT use may be lower than it seems

The use of CT in the emergency setting might not vary quite as much as initially reported, according to an article published online July 5 in the American Journal of Roentgenology. Researchers found that taking into account hundreds of factors revealed much lower variability.

July 5, 2018

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Cardiac hybrid imaging predicts adverse cardiac events

A cardiac hybrid imaging technique that fuses SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging with coronary CT angiography scans can help predict major adverse cardiac events in patients suspected of having coronary artery disease, according to a study published online July 3 in Radiology.

July 3, 2018

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Ultrahigh-resolution CT enhances image quality twofold

A new ultrahigh-resolution CT scanner -- boasting two times the spatial resolution of conventional CT -- significantly enhanced the image quality of in-stent restenosis in blood vessel phantoms without altering radiation dose, according to an article published online June 26 in Radiology.

July 1, 2018

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CCTA reduces unnecessary invasive coronary procedures

Using coronary CT angiography (CCTA) instead of SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging to diagnose coronary artery disease can significantly reduce the number of patients referred for invasive procedures, according to an article published online in Scientific Reports.

June 28, 2018

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VR, AR may revamp cardiovascular imaging

Advances in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have prompted new developments in cardiovascular imaging that may improve clinician training as well as patient care and outcomes, according to a review article in the June issue of JACC: Basic to Translational Science.

June 27, 2018

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June 26, 2018

Study confirms low rate of incidental findings on CTC

CT colonography (CTC) had a lower rate of incidental findings that required workup than previously suspected, according to research published in the July issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. These results may help revive the call for Medicare reimbursement of CTC colorectal cancer screening.

June 24, 2018

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SCCT: CCTA identifies underlying heart disease in firefighters

Sudden cardiac death is a leading cause of line-of-duty deaths in firefighters, accounting for 40% of duty-related firefighter deaths in 2023.

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SCCT: AI-driven CAC grading significantly cuts scoring time

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PET/CT scans show lung damage in stone workers

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SCCT: Study explores diagnostic accuracy of CCTA

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Ultrasound ablation is effective for treating hyperparathyroidism

By Amerigo Allegretto

Ultrasound-guided thermal ablation techniques are safe and effective in treating patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism.

January 7, 2025

Ultrasound images depict a 63-year-old man who underwent radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism. (A–D) 2D images show four hyperplastic parathyroid glands on the right and left sides (marked with crosshairs). The numbers near the crosshairs represent the number of measured trails. (E) Ultrasound-guided infusion of isolation fluid (arrowheads) around the hyperplastic parathyroid gland to protect vital organs such as the trachea (Tr), carotid arteries (CA), and recurrent laryngeal nerve pathway area (arrow). F) Ultrasound-guided RFA of the hyperplastic parathyroid gland. (G) Immediate postoperative contrast-enhanced ultrasound shows no contrast enhancement in the ablation area. The ablation procedures for the other three parathyroid glands were the same as those described above. Image courtesy of the RSNA,

PET scans can decrease unnecessary lymph node procedures

Negative prostate-specific antigen PET scans can be used to avoid unnecessary pelvic lymph node dissection in certain prostate cancer patients undergoing radical prostatectomies.

January 7, 2025

Breast MRI surveillance reduces disease recurrence

By Kate Madden Yee

In women with a personal history of breast cancer, postoperative MRI surveillance appears to lower their odds of advanced second breast cancer.

January 7, 2025

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FDA issues draft guidance for optical imaging drugs

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The U.S. FDA has issued draft guidance on the development of novel optical imaging drugs and imaging devices.

January 7, 2025

ASRT report highlights enrollment growth in technologist programs

By Amerigo Allegretto

Student interest in radiologic technology education programs is on the rise, suggest survey findings published by the ASRT.

January 6, 2025

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PSMA-PET imaging spiked after FDA approval

Rates of PET prostate cancer imaging increased rapidly after its approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

January 6, 2025

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Study underscores value of radiologist involvement in RT planning

By Kate Madden Yee

Radiologist peer review improves the rate of clinically meaningful changes to radiation therapy (RT) planning, researchers have reported.

January 6, 2025

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The challenges of dysrhythmic radiologists

By Paul McCoubrie, MBBS

In a new column, Paul McCoubrie, MBBS, discusses the characteristics of "dysrhythmic" radiologists.

January 3, 2025

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Women with BRCA1/2 germline mutations are often denied breast MRI

By Kate Madden Yee

Women with BRCA1/2 germline mutations are often denied breast MRI -- despite the fact that the exam is recommended for this population.

January 3, 2025

Mri Breast Cancer

Starting breast cancer screening at 40 is more cost-effective

By Amerigo Allegretto

Starting breast cancer screening at age 40 is tied to improved patient outcomes and reduced healthcare spending on treatment.

January 3, 2025

Women Cancer Patient

PSMA-PET/CT bests conventional imaging for prostate cancer diagnosis

By Kate Madden Yee

PSMA-PET/CT bests conventional imaging when it comes to identifying high-risk, nonmetastatic, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, researchers say.

January 3, 2025

Prostate Cancer

Aetna sues Radiology Partners in alleged NSA billing scheme

By Amerigo Allegretto

Aetna is suing Radiology Partners for an alleged multiphase healthcare fraud scheme that violates the No Surprises Act (NSA).

January 2, 2025

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