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Lung cancer screening increased in 19 states in 2020

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Rates of lung cancer screening with low-dose CT exams increased in almost 40% of U.S. states during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, according to a study published online recently in Chest.

August 2, 2021

Pneumomediastinum linked to higher mortality in COVID-19 patients

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum occurs in COVID-19 patients and for those who are older is associated with higher mortality rates, according to a study published August 31 in Academic Radiology.

August 2, 2021

SIR releases percutaneous lung ablation guidance

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) has released new guidance on percutaneous lung ablation, published August 1 in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.

August 1, 2021

ACCP-supported panel releases new lung cancer screening guideline

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

An expert panel has released an updated lung cancer screening guideline that it developed under the auspices of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP). The document was published July 13 in the journal Chest.

July 29, 2021

PET/CT may predict outcomes in lung cancer surgery

By Will Morton

FDG-PET/CT can help identify lung cancer patients prior to surgery who may be at higher risk for developing advanced disease, according to research published July 25 in Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

July 28, 2021

More than 70% of COVID-19 patients develop long-term sequelae

By Kate Madden Yee

More than 70% of patients who contract COVID-19 show thickened lung tissue on chest CT exams performed six months later, a group of researchers from Italy reported in an article published online July 27 in Radiology.

July 27, 2021

CT lung cancer screening guidelines are changing

By Sandy Coffta

Commercial insurance companies are already beginning to expand their payment policies toward CT lung cancer screening, even though a recent proposal by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has not yet been adopted. Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners explains.

July 26, 2021

Quitting smoking slows early lung cancer progression

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

People who quit smoking after being diagnosed with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer have slower disease progression and lower mortality rates, according to a study published July 26 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

July 26, 2021

Can AI help radiologists detect more rib fractures on CT?

By Erik L. Ridley

Radiologists may be able to improve their sensitivity for detecting rib fractures on CT exams by using an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm, according to research published July 21 in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence.

July 21, 2021

Echocardiography can determine patient risk in COVID-19 cases

By Amerigo Allegretto

Transthoracic echocardiography is helpful in determining mortality risk for patients with COVID-19, according to research published July 21 in the European Journal of Clinical Investigation.

July 20, 2021

CT shines when it comes to COVID-19 risk stratification

By Kate Madden Yee

CT has a key role to play in the diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia, according to a July 16 session at the virtual 2021 Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography meeting.

July 18, 2021

New CPT code for radiology AI brings hope, but patience is needed

By Erik L. Ridley

The recent approval of a Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code for radiology artificial intelligence (AI) by the American Medical Association was an important milestone. But actual reimbursement will likely take some time.

July 18, 2021

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