Chest Radiology: Page 162

Lung CAD performs best as second reader

By Erik L. Ridley

Computer-aided detection (CAD) software yields a higher level of sensitivity for identifying lung nodules as a second reader than when used concurrently during image interpretation, according to research from the University of Verona in Italy.

May 6, 2010

Accelerated RT improves lung cancer survival

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Patients diagnosed with non-small cell or small cell lung cancer that has not metastasized have better overall survival outcomes when treated with hyperfractionated or accelerated radiation therapy (RT), according to a new meta-analysis.

May 2, 2010

CAD, PACS pairing boosts lung nodule detection, saves time

By Erik L. Ridley

The use of computer-aided detection (CAD) technology as a concurrent reader on PACS workstations can improve the performance of inexperienced readers in detecting lung nodules, according to a study from Catholic University in Rome.

April 29, 2010

Study questions daily chest x-rays for intensive care patients

By James Brice

Physicians may want to more closely consider the rationale for ordering routine daily chest radiographs on mechanically ventilated patients who lack specific clinical indications that recommend imaging, according to a study published in the May issue of Radiology.

April 29, 2010

Lung group disputes CT screening study

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The nonprofit organization Lung Cancer Alliance has criticized a U.S. government study that claimed CT scans yield twice as many false positives as chest x-rays and lead to a high percentage of invasive follow-up procedures.

April 28, 2010

ASTRO issues report on SBRT for lung cancer

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has released a report prepared by its emerging technology committee evaluating the use of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for treating patients with lung cancer.

April 28, 2010

Thoracic CT finds PE in kids with cancer

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Routine contrast-enhanced thoracic CT exams identify unsuspected pulmonary emboli (PE) in nearly 2% of pediatric cancer patients, a prevalence level comparable to what is reported in adults.

April 27, 2010

Digital radiography falls short in lung cancer screening trial

By James Brice

While establishing the feasibility of digital radiography (DR) for lung cancer screening, a Dutch study has questioned the practicality of DR as a substitute for CT in detecting lung masses, according to a study published in the May issue of Radiology.

April 26, 2010

MR pulmonary angio should be limited to expert sites

By Wayne Forrest

Researchers from seven hospitals have concluded that MR pulmonary angiography should be considered only at centers that routinely perform the procedure well, and it should be done only for patients for whom standard tests are contraindicated.

April 12, 2010

One abdominopelvic CT scan may be enough for pediatric trauma

By Cynthia E. Keen

Children often undergo multiple CT exams when admitted with traumatic injuries to hospital emergency departments. But chest CT studies might not be needed for many pediatric trauma patients if an abdominopelvic CT scan is ordered and includes images of the lower chest, according to a study published online in Pediatric Radiology.

April 11, 2010

Elekta debuts lung guidance software

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Swedish oncology firm Elekta has introduced two new products to treat lung tumors and enable doctors to visually confirm a tumor's position during the breathing cycle.

April 8, 2010

Is imaging underutilized for diagnosing PE?

By Kate Madden Yee

At least one-fourth of patients who have pulmonary embolism (PE) don't undergo imaging tests other than chest radiography, despite recommendations for diagnosing the disease, according to a new study published in the April issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

March 30, 2010

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