Thoracic Imaging: Page 104

Clinical decision tools influence CTA use
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Clinical decision-support tools could positively influence the diagnostic workup of patients with suspected pulmonary embolism and affect the use of pulmonary CT angiography (CTA) for evaluating them, according to a web exclusive article in the March issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
March 23, 2017
Racial disparities continue in lung cancer treatment
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Racial disparities continue to exist in the treatment and outcomes of patients diagnosed with stage I non-small cell lung cancer, according to research presented at the 2017 Multidisciplinary Thoracic Cancers Symposium in San Francisco.
March 16, 2017
Blood test shows cancer recurrence before CT
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A blood test that identifies specific biomarkers can detect lung cancer recurrence before CT or PET/CT scans find evidence, according to research presented at the 2017 Multidisciplinary Thoracic Cancers Symposium in San Francisco.
March 16, 2017
Counseling visits help patients understand CT screening
By Brian Casey
Individuals who completed counseling visits prior to CT lung cancer screening exams demonstrated greater knowledge of the studies after the sessions, including a better understanding of screening's benefits and harms, according to a study published in the March edition of Chest.
March 14, 2017
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Deep learning can provide first read of chest x-rays
By Erik L. Ridley
A computer-aided detection system developed using deep-learning technology can perform an initial review of chest x-rays, helping radiologists to prioritize interpretation of cases that are more likely to be abnormal, according to a presentation last week at ECR 2017.
March 9, 2017
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Chest CT with iterative recon achieves x-ray doses
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - Chest CT scans acquired at radiation doses as low as an x-ray showed lesions of all kinds conspicuously, using the latest dual-source CT scanner and iterative reconstruction. Individualized approaches tailored to specific lesion types cut the dose even further, researchers said on Friday at ECR 2017.
March 3, 2017
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Video from ECR 2017: Dr. Martine Rémy-Jardin on pulmonary embolism
VIENNA - When you mention pulmonary embolism (PE), the chances are you will think of Dr. Martine Rémy-Jardin, PhD, head of the cardiothoracic imaging department at the University Centre of Lille in France. In this video interview, she speaks about persistent controversies in PE and how to optimize patient management.
March 2, 2017
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CAD beats readers for subsolid lung nodules
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - A computer-aided detection (CAD) scheme outperformed experienced human readers in detecting subsolid nodules as well as cancers in data from more than 2,000 lung cancer screening subjects, researchers reported on Thursday at ECR 2017.
March 2, 2017
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Software quantifies emphysema on MDCT images
By Erik L. Ridley
VIENNA - An automated software algorithm can be used to quantify emphysema on MDCT studies, offering radiologists a useful tool for diagnosis and follow-up of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to research presented on Thursday at ECR 2017.
March 1, 2017
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BMJ: Benefits of CT lung cancer screening outweigh dose
By Eric Barnes
Despite the risks of ionizing radiation from CT lung cancer screening, cumulative exposure over a decade remains very low, along with the risk of developing cancer from screening. The benefits of lung screening thus outweigh any potential harms from radiation, concluded Italian researchers writing February 8 in BMJ.
February 15, 2017
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Ultrasound elevates diagnosis of pulmonary embolism
By Erik L. Ridley
Adding lung and venous ultrasound into the diagnostic process for pulmonary embolism can yield improved sensitivity and specificity, obviating the need for CT pulmonary angiography in many cases, according to research that will be published in the March issue of Academic Emergency Medicine.
February 7, 2017
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CT lung screening cost-effective with stringent criteria
By Eric Barnes
Restricting eligibility for CT lung cancer screening to the heaviest smokers would make the exam more cost-effective on a population basis, according to a study published February 7 in PLOS Medicine.
February 7, 2017
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