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Volumetry software affects CT lung screening recall rates
By Abraham Kim
Using different types of volumetry software to measure nodules on CT lung cancer screening exams can drastically alter the recall rate for follow-up exams, underscoring the need to validate the software to ensure effective screening, according to an article recently published online in the European Journal of Radiology.
September 19, 2019
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Canon's CT portfolio primed for lung cancer screening
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Canon Medical Systems said the majority of its CT scanners and software have received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for use in low-dose lung cancer screening.
September 16, 2019
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Clinical study validates ultrahigh-resolution chest CT
By Abraham Kim
An ultrahigh-resolution CT scanner substantially improved the quality of imaging data acquired from patients with various chest diseases, compared with a standard CT scanner, in a new study, recently published online in the Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography. The advanced CT technology may enhance diagnostic imaging and disease characterization.
September 16, 2019
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AI detects pulmonary nodules on chest x-rays
By Erik L. Ridley
A computer-aided detection software application based on artificial intelligence (AI) is able to identify pulmonary nodules quickly and accurately on chest x-rays, offering potential to serve as a triage or second-reading tool for radiologists, according to research published online September 11 in Clinical Radiology.
September 15, 2019
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Risk model improves accuracy of CT lung cancer screening
By Abraham Kim
Using a risk-prediction model to determine eligibility for CT lung screening is more effective for detecting cancers than current guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, according to new results from the International Lung Screen Trial presented at the recent World Conference on Lung Cancer in Barcelona, Spain.
September 15, 2019
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ACR chosen to provide B-reader training
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has selected the American College of Radiology (ACR) Education Center to provide training to increase the number of B readers available in the U.S. to read black lung screening exams.
September 11, 2019
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FDA clears GE's AI for chest x-ray review
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared GE Healthcare's artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm for reviewing critical chest x-rays.
September 11, 2019
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Cancer survival improves, but at varying rates
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cancer survival rates for esophagus, stomach, colon, rectum, pancreas, lung, and ovary cancers have improved at varying degrees over the last 20 years in seven high-income countries with universal healthcare, according to research published online September 11 in the Lancet Oncology journal.
September 11, 2019
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Europeans remain uninformed on CT lung cancer screening
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Awareness of clinical trials for screening and treating cancer continues to be very low among Europeans with lung cancer, according to a September 10 presentation at the 2019 World Conference on Lung Cancer in Barcelona, Spain.
September 10, 2019
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Blood biomarkers bolster CT lung cancer screening
By Abraham Kim
Adding a blood test to CT lung cancer screening improved the early detection of lung cancer by 36% in an ongoing study and may help lower mortality rates in high-risk smokers, compared with standard clinical care, according to a September 9 presentation at the World Conference on Lung Cancer in Barcelona, Spain.
September 8, 2019
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IASLC urges tobacco cessation for cancer patients
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) released a statement urging physicians to recommend tobacco cessation for patients after cancer diagnosis, at the ongoing World Conference on Lung Cancer in Barcelona, Spain.
September 7, 2019
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Vaping provokes lung disease in healthy individuals
By Abraham Kim
Researchers from the U.S. have linked vaping to the development of severe respiratory illnesses identified on CT scans, according to a report published online September 6 in the New England Journal of Medicine. The findings indicate that marketing claims attesting to the safety of vaping with electronic cigarettes may have been misleading.
September 5, 2019
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