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How can radiology help limit COVID-19 transmission?
By Abraham Kim
The critical role of CT in diagnosing the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has placed radiology at the frontline of disease management. Researchers discuss preemptive measures radiology departments can take to limit virus transmission in a February 19 article published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
February 20, 2020
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Imaging shows rising scourge of black lung in coal miners
By Brian Casey
The return of black lung disease in coal workers isn't just limited to the U.S. In a new study, Australian researchers used x-ray and CT to document the presentation of lung diseases in coal miners -- cases that could have been detected earlier if better screening programs were in place.
February 19, 2020
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CT proves vital for early diagnosis of COVID-19
By Abraham Kim
Chest CT demonstrated better sensitivity than DNA testing at detecting coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in high-risk individuals upon initial presentation of symptoms in a new study, published online February 19 in Radiology. The findings affirm the vital role of CT in the early diagnosis of the condition.
February 18, 2020
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FDA seeks help to prevent vaping-related lung injuries
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public call for more information to help prevent future vaping-related injuries. The agency is asking for information on substances used by vapers and ways to make vaping products tamper-proof.
February 16, 2020
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CT lung screening risk models optimize nodule management
By Abraham Kim
Risk prediction models can differentiate between benign and malignant nodules detected on CT lung cancer screening exams more accurately than current clinical guidelines, underscoring the potential value of the models for lung nodule management, according to a study published online February 14 in JAMA Network Open.
February 14, 2020
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Coronavirus toll surges after sanction of CT diagnosis
By Abraham Kim
The number of new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in China hit roughly 15,000 within the past 24 hours alone, a major increase, according to news reports. The surge follows a decision by Chinese officials to expand the diagnostic criteria for COVID-19 to include cases diagnosed with CT.
February 12, 2020
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CT outpaces DNA testing for early coronavirus detection
By Abraham Kim
Researchers from China are reporting that chest CT was able to detect COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), in individuals with high clinical suspicion of the virus -- even in cases with negative initial DNA tests -- in a study published online February 12 in Radiology.
February 12, 2020
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ECR 2020 to hold coronavirus session
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) has scheduled a special session to discuss coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at ECR next month in Vienna.
February 11, 2020
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RSNA launches image-based case series on coronavirus
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The RSNA has curated a series of radiological images of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) to serve as an early reference for radiologists dealing with emergent cases.
February 11, 2020
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WHO officially names coronavirus disease COVID-19
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The World Health Organization (WHO) on February 11 announced an official designation for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), naming the condition COVID-19.
February 11, 2020
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Mobile CT improves access to lung cancer screening
By Abraham Kim
A mobile CT unit in North Carolina is bringing lung cancer screening directly to the communities of high-risk individuals faced with geographic and socioeconomic barriers to standard screening programs, improving their access to screening services, according to a study slated for publication in the March issue of the Oncologist.
February 11, 2020
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Infervision launches AI software to detect coronavirus
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) software developer Infervision has launched an AI application to help clinicians detect and monitor coronavirus on CT scans.
February 9, 2020
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