Abraham Kim[email protected]CTParticipation in CT lung screening reaches new heightsCHICAGO - Years of outreach and awareness campaigns appear to be paying off for CT lung cancer screening in a big way: The participation rate among eligible individuals in the U.S. has increased by as much as sevenfold in recent years, according to a presentation on Wednesday at RSNA 2019.December 4, 2019CTResearchers present perils of e-scootering at RSNA 2019The recent surge in electric scooter use in major U.S. cities has led to marked increases in various scooter-related injuries. Researchers from Indiana discussed the presentation of these injuries on CT scans and x-ray images at the RSNA 2019 meeting in Chicago.December 2, 2019CTImaging experts give insight on vaping-related lung injuryCHICAGO - The diagnosis of electronic cigarette or vaping-associated lung injury on imaging exams continues to evolve as reports of new cases emerge daily. A panel of experts on the subject shared their insights into the epidemic in a special interest session at RSNA 2019.December 2, 2019CTHeart disease treatment planning viable on CCTA, FFR-CTCHICAGO - Coronary CT angiography (CCTA) with fractional flow reserve CT (FFR-CT) analysis proved to be a reliable alternative to invasive coronary angiography in treatment decision-making for patients with coronary artery disease, in a study presented on Monday at RSNA 2019.December 1, 20192019Human connection is key to progress in radiologyCHICAGO - In a medical world moving at ever-increasing speeds and making greater demands, it will require a conscious effort on the part of individual radiologists to create a culture of patient interaction and keep humanity at the forefront of the specialty, RSNA 2019 President Dr. Valerie Jackson said in her opening address.November 30, 2019CTImaging patterns predict gunshot injury readmission ratesImaging findings from diagnostic imaging exams could help determine which patients with gunshot injuries are most likely to have future health complications and end up returning to the hospital for additional medical treatment, according to a study to be presented at RSNA 2019 in Chicago.November 26, 2019CTMicro-CT unveils curious history of ancient manikinsLong before the advent of modern-day imaging modalities, clinicians used manikins to study medical anatomy. Researchers from Duke University will share how they used micro-CT to uncover the internal features and material composition of these human figurines in a presentation at the RSNA 2019 meeting in Chicago.November 26, 2019CTCT radiomics predicts lung cancer immunotherapy responseA new radiomics technique can determine which lung cancer patients will benefit from immunotherapy by analyzing the texture, volume, and shape of lesions on chest CT scans, according to a study published online November 12 in Cancer Immunology Research.November 25, 2019CTCT usage rates escalate for eye-related emergenciesThe utilization rate of emergency CT for eye-related injuries has more than doubled over the past decade, according to a study recently published online in the American Journal of Ophthalmology. The trend underscores the need to establish more effective criteria for emergency eye imaging, researchers say.November 24, 2019CTVaping case in Canada unearths new lung injury on CTAs the vaping epidemic continues to unfold, a new case study centered on a previously healthy 17-year-old male has revealed yet another clinical indication of vaping-associated lung injury evident on CT scans. The case was published online November 21 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.November 21, 2019Previous PagePage 8 of 63Next PageTop StoriesDigital X-RayChest x-rays reveal atherosclerosis in patients undergoing amputationsLower limb amputation is an increasingly common major complication of advanced peripheral arterial disease and diabetes mellitus.MRI3D MRI technique helps plan treatment for pediatric heart conditionsWomens ImagingCould AI scoring help with managing DCIS?CTClinicians, beware: CT diagnostic accuracy varies by adnexal lesion typePractice ManagementRadiology coding update for 2026
