Abraham Kim[email protected]CTAuntMinnie.com CT InsiderNovember 20, 2019CTCT radiation increases risk of thyroid cancer, leukemiaResearchers from the U.S. and Taiwan have identified an association between radiation exposure from CT scans and an increased risk of thyroid cancer and leukemia in a large-scale, population-based study. The findings are covered in an article published online on November 19 in JNCI Cancer Spectrum.November 19, 2019CTCCTA, functional tests stratify heart disease risk by ageThe combination of coronary CT angiography (CCTA) scans and functional tests such as stress echocardiography can predict the likelihood of heart attack and death in individuals at risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) based on their age, according to a study published online November 18 in JAMA Cardiology.November 18, 2019CTMedical radiation dose dips 20% in U.S., NCRP reportsIs medical imaging making headway in its efforts to reduce patient exposure to medical radiation? In an update to its report on radiation exposure, the U.S. National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) found that the average medical radiation dose has decreased by 15% to 20% over the past decade.November 17, 2019Advanced VisualizationMEG helmet enables 3D functional brain imaging in kidsResearchers from the U.K. have retooled their prototype magnetoencephalography (MEG) scanner to be able to capture 3D brain images of active adults and children. The new device may improve current understanding of brain development and neurological conditions, according to an article recently published online in Nature Communications.November 17, 2019PACS/VNACan EHR prompts improve cancer screening rates?Programming the hospital electronic health record (EHR) system to notify clinicians if and when patients are due for breast or colorectal cancer screening exams increased the exam ordering rate, but not the screening completion rate, in a new study published online November 15 in JAMA Network Open.November 14, 2019CTNew method estimates postsurgical AAA rupture risk on CTAA new biomechanics technique can estimate the long-term prognosis of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) after surgical repair by analyzing CT angiography (CTA) scans, according to an article recently published online in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology.November 14, 2019Advanced VisualizationAuntMinnie.com Advanced Visualization InsiderNovember 13, 2019Advanced Visualization3D printing helps unravel rare cardiac anomaliesA 3D-printed heart model based on patient MR images helped physicians identify two uncommon cardiac anomalies in a case report published online November 11 in Clinical Imaging. The technique may be a viable alternative to more invasive procedures, such as cardiac catheterization, researchers say.November 13, 2019CTALA: CT lung screening has 'lifesaving' potentialIn its annual report on lung cancer in the U.S., the American Lung Association (ALA) on November 13 highlighted the benefits of CT lung screening and its contribution to a 26% improvement in the five-year survival rate of lung cancer patients over the past decade.November 12, 2019Previous PagePage 9 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 CT meets the power of AI everyone benefits.
