Abraham Kim[email protected]CTVaping-related lung injury cases trending downwardThe incidence of electronic cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) in the U.S. peaked in early September and has since been on a slight decline, according to a special report released on December 20 in the New England Journal of Medicine.December 20, 2019CTCould CT lung screening benefit female never-smokers?CT lung cancer screening is currently earmarked for smokers and former smokers. But could the exam be used effectively to screen for cancer in women who have never smoked? Researchers from Taiwan explored this possibility in an article published online December 17 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.December 19, 2019Advanced Visualization3 ways to advance 3D printing in radiologyHow can leaders in radiology prepare for the growing integration of 3D printing in clinical practice, and what measures can they take to help ensure its success? By investing more in radiologists' education and training in emerging technologies, according to one 3D printing expert from Florida.December 18, 2019CTColon cancer screening rates surge with younger start ageParticipation has more than doubled in colorectal cancer screening exams -- including CT colonography -- among individuals in their 40s, according to an article published online on December 18 in Cancer. The growth has occurred since various cancer societies recommended lowering the age to begin screening from 50 to 45 in early 2018.December 17, 2019CTCT links vaping to ARDS in new case studiesRadiologists identified vaping-related lung injury patterns on the CT scans of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in two recent reports out of New Jersey and Missouri. Early recognition of these imaging patterns could prove vital to timely and appropriate treatment for these patients.December 16, 2019CTCT lung screening websites may be misleading patientsAs awareness of CT lung cancer screening programs continues to grow, improving the quality of relevant online information is an imperative next step, according to radiologists from Massachusetts. They uncovered major gaps in patient information in an evaluation of websites run by current screening programs.December 11, 2019UltrasoundUSPSTF reaffirms take on ultrasound AAA screeningThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has reaffirmed with no major changes its 2014 recommendations on using ultrasound to screen for asymptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), in a new statement published online December 10 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.December 9, 2019Molecular ImagingPET rules out need for radiotherapy in lymphoma patientsMost patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma who have a clear PET scan can safely skip radiation treatment, according to a study funded by the U.S. National Cancer Institute that was presented December 8 at the 2019 American Society of Hematology conference in Orlando, FL.December 9, 2019CTAre clinicians overusing CTA for carotid stenosis?The use of CT angiography (CTA) as the first-line imaging exam for carotid artery stenosis has increased nearly threefold during the past several years, raising concerns over growing patient costs and radiation exposure, according to a study presented at RSNA 2019.December 8, 2019Advanced VisualizationAR, 3D printing make waves in cardiac careCHICAGO - What are the distinct benefits of 3D printing and augmented reality (AR) in the management of cardiac conditions, and what clinical scenarios are the technologies best suited for? Radiologists from Poland and Canada discussed these questions and more in a Thursday educational session at RSNA 2019.December 5, 2019Previous PagePage 7 of 63Next PageTop StoriesClinical NewsCloser proximity to Missouri's Coldwater Creek tied to cancer riskPeople who live or have lived near Coldwater Creek, Missouri, have a higher risk of developing cancer.AIChatGPT-4 accurately classifies pancreatic cysts on MRI, CT imagingCTVideo: SCCT president offers highlights for upcoming meetingCTCT reveals changes in lung holes in emphysema patientsSponsor ContentWhen time is of the essence
