Thoracic Imaging: Page 91

AI can't replace radiologists for chest x-ray reads

By Erik L. Ridley

An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can assist radiologists in interpreting routine chest x-rays and looking for changes on serial studies. But the software's limitations render it unsuitable for taking over the radiologist's role in reading these exams, according to research published October 4 in PLOS One.

October 8, 2018

Report predicts plunge in U.S. lung cancer mortality

By Abraham Kim

In a new paper, researchers from the U.S. National Cancer Institute and other U.S. institutions predict mortality from lung cancer will plunge through 2065, largely due to the success of smoking-control efforts. Lung cancer screening may also help reinforce this trend, according to the article, published online October 8 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

October 8, 2018

CT lung cancer screening foiled by low adherence

By Abraham Kim

More than 20% of U.S. military veterans who had a negative baseline CT lung cancer screening exam did not return for their follow-up exam, according to a study presented at the 2018 American College of Chest Physicians meeting in San Antonio.

October 7, 2018

New decision aids may revamp CT lung cancer screening

By Abraham Kim

Are current decision aids used to guide CT lung cancer screening biased against the exam? A proponent for lung screening has developed two new decision aids that he believes more accurately reflect the benefits and harms of the exam -- and could boost screening uptake in eligible individuals.

October 3, 2018

Body Vision Medical launches new lung software

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Augmented reality developer Body Vision Medical has launched its LungVision software, which will be presented at the upcoming American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) conference in San Antonio.

September 30, 2018

Virtual reality, 3D printing resolve obscure lung cancer

By Abraham Kim

Researchers from South Korea used a combination of virtual reality and 3D printing technology to identify and determine the best course of treatment for a lung cancer that was otherwise indiscernible on conventional CT scans, according to a report published online September 25 in Thoracic Cancer.

September 27, 2018

AI detects more malignant lung nodules on x-rays

By Erik L. Ridley

An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm improved the performance of nonradiology physicians and even thoracic radiologists for detecting malignant pulmonary nodules on chest radiographs, according to research published online September 25 in Radiology.

September 26, 2018

CT lung screening reduces cancer mortality in men by 26%

By Abraham Kim

New results from the Dutch-Belgian Randomized Lung Cancer Screening (NELSON) trial have reaffirmed that CT lung cancer screening can significantly reduce mortality for high-risk smokers, producing a 26% mortality reduction in men, according to a Tuesday presentation at the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer in Toronto.

September 26, 2018

PET/CT key to NIH's tuberculosis research plan

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has published a new plan for tuberculosis research, and imaging -- particularly PET/CT -- is a key part of the strategy. The document was released on September 26 to coincide with the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York City on ending tuberculosis.

September 25, 2018

Philips deploys hybrid OR at Augusta University Health

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Philips Healthcare is teaming up with Augusta University Health in Augusta, GA, to implement a hybrid operating room (OR) designed to expedite the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.

September 25, 2018

Qure.ai touts results from AI validation study

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Artificial intelligence (AI) software developer Qure.ai is directing attention to results from the clinical validation of its qXR AI algorithm for chest x-rays.

September 18, 2018

Is thermal ablation effective for treating NSCLC?

By Erik L. Ridley

Thermal ablation is safe and effective for treating early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and it could be a suitable alternative to stereotactic radiotherapy for patients who can't undergo surgery because of age or health status, according to research published online September 18 in Radiology.

September 18, 2018

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