Abraham Kim[email protected]CTFindings from NELSON trial affirm benefits of CT lung screeningThe much-anticipated final results from the Dutch-Belgian Randomized Lung Cancer Screening (NELSON) trial were published online January 29 in the New England Journal of Medicine. The findings reaffirm that CT lung cancer screening can significantly reduce high-risk smokers' likelihood of death from lung cancer.January 28, 2020CTExperts reemphasize value of imaging in EVALI diagnosisA team of U.S. radiologists and pathologists outlined the current understanding of electronic cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVALI), the value of imaging in its diagnosis, and lingering questions about the condition in a review article published online January 28 in Radiology.January 27, 2020CTX-ray, CT uncover novel coronavirus-infected pneumoniaThe chest radiographs and CT scans of individuals infected by the novel coronavirus display pneumonia-like patterns that can aid in diagnosis, according to a case report by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention published online January 24 in the New England Journal of Medicine.January 23, 2020CTAbnormal chest CT findings anchor coronavirus outbreakWith at least 800 cases confirmed worldwide, concerns over the latest coronavirus outbreak continue to escalate. Researchers from China report on the epidemiological and radiological characteristics of the novel virus and clinical outcomes of the first set of infected individuals in two studies that were published January 24 in Lancet.January 23, 2020CT3D printing helps mummy speak from beyond the graveHave you ever wondered what it would be like to hear a mummy speak? It's now possible thanks to the magic of CT and 3D printing technology, which has enabled the re-creation of the distinct voice of an ancient Egyptian who's been dead for centuries. The process is detailed in a January 23 article in Scientific Reports.January 23, 2020Advanced VisualizationAuntMinnie.com Advanced Visualization InsiderJanuary 23, 2020CTHigh calcium density on CCTA linked to lower risk of ACSHigh levels of plaque calcification on coronary CT angiography (CCTA) scans were associated with a lower risk of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and adverse cardiac events for individuals suspected of having heart disease in an international study published online January 22 in JAMA Cardiology.January 22, 2020CTExperts reaffirm safety of contrast use for kidney CTConcerns over the potential harms associated with intravenous iodinated contrast CT for kidney disease have been overstated, according to a series of consensus statements from the American College of Radiology and the National Kidney Foundation published online January 21 in Radiology.January 20, 2020EconomicsSurvey: Doctors would take pay cut to reduce burnoutSome 50% of physicians queried in a new survey said they would take a salary reduction of as much as $50,000 annually to reduce burnout. And 46% of radiologists reported feeling burned out, ranking them sixth among all medical specialties, according to a January 15 report from Medscape.January 15, 2020CTCTA lowers costs, improves outcomes for minor strokeIntegrating CT angiography (CTA) into the routine clinical evaluation of patients with an acute minor stroke has the potential to lower costs and improve patient outcomes compared with standard medical management, according to a study published online January 14 in Radiology.January 15, 2020Previous PagePage 5 of 63Next PageTop StoriesMRIRadiomics models based on pituitary MRI predict GHDThe model can help determine if growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is the cause of children's short stature.InterventionalEVT improves outcomes in stroke patients over age 90Practice ManagementMost patients confused when trying to read radiology reportsNuclear MedicineLLMs rapidly evolving in nuclear medicineSponsor ContentJoin Us!
