Thoracic Imaging: Page 7

LCS rates rebound post-COVID, but uptake remains low

By Kate Madden Yee

Lung cancer screening (LCS) rates returned to higher levels in 2021 when compared with 2019 but remain lower than other population-level cancer screening initiatives, particularly among Black individuals, a June 21 JAMA Network Open research letter reports.

June 21, 2023

CT radiomic features accurately identify COPD

By Kate Madden Yee

Radiomic features on CT such as parenchymal texture and lung and airway shape can help clinicians accurately identify chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a study published June 20 in Radiology has found.

June 20, 2023

AI predicts mortality risk in pneumonia patients

By Will Morton

A deep-learning AI model based on chest x-rays can predict 30-day mortality in patients with community-acquired pneumonia, according to a recent study in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

June 19, 2023

X-ray technique shows promise for differentiating lung nodules

By Will Morton

Doctors may be able to distinguish between calcified and noncalcified lung nodules on patient chest x-rays using a one-shot dual-energy subtraction technique, a group from Niigata University in Japan has found.

June 18, 2023

SIIM: CT techs can facilitate clinically meaningful AI

By Erik L. Ridley

AUSTIN, TX - An AI-based workflow that involves CT technologists can significantly improve management of patients with an incidental pulmonary embolism, according to a June 15 presentation at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM).

June 15, 2023

Philips secures FDA clearance for Lumify B-mode feature

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Philips has secured 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for an automated merged B-lines feature for its Lumify ultrasound system.

June 14, 2023

ChatGPT bests Google Bard for correct lung cancer question responses

By Amerigo Allegretto

ChatGPT has the edge over Google Bard when it comes to correctly answering lung cancer questions, according to research published June 13 in Radiology.

June 13, 2023

CT shows COVID-19's long-term effects on the lungs

By Kate Madden Yee

CT helps clinicians assess the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the lungs, according to a literature review published June 6 in Academic Radiology.

June 12, 2023

ACS, Color Health join forces to promote cancer screening

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Color Health have formed a partnership in an effort to enhance access and adherence to cancer screening and prevention services.

June 7, 2023

Philips inks xenon MRI contrast deal with Polarean

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Philips has partnered with MRI contrast agent developer Polarean to facilitate xenon-based lung ventilation imaging for routine clinical applications on the vendor's 7700 3-tesla MR scanner.

June 1, 2023

ALA highlights lung cancer screening milestone

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

More than 1 million people now have completed an online quiz to determine if they are eligible for lung cancer screening, according to the American Lung Association (ALA).

May 31, 2023

High-risk CTPE findings for PE may not translate to hospitalization

By Kate Madden Yee

High-risk CT pulmonary embolism (CTPE) findings on emergency department assessment for acute pulmonary embolism (PE) don't appear to predict short-term outcomes, according to a study published May 31 in JAMA Network Open.

May 30, 2023

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