Chest Radiology: Page 45

Echocardiography can determine patient risk in COVID-19 cases

By Amerigo Allegretto

Transthoracic echocardiography is helpful in determining mortality risk for patients with COVID-19, according to research published July 21 in the European Journal of Clinical Investigation.

July 20, 2021

CT shines when it comes to COVID-19 risk stratification

By Kate Madden Yee

CT has a key role to play in the diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia, according to a July 16 session at the virtual 2021 Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography meeting.

July 18, 2021

New CPT code for radiology AI brings hope, but patience is needed

By Erik L. Ridley

The recent approval of a Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code for radiology artificial intelligence (AI) by the American Medical Association was an important milestone. But actual reimbursement will likely take some time.

July 18, 2021

AI model identifies SARS-CoV-2 from blood tests, chest x-rays

By Will Morton

An artificial intelligence (AI) model that analyzed data from blood tests and chest x-rays can identify patients with COVID-19 infections and could serve in some settings as a substitute for reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests, according to a study published July 9 in Scientific Reports.

July 15, 2021

COVID-19 pandemic caused stress among radiology staff

By Kate Madden Yee

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused anxiety and workplace-related stress among radiologic technologists (RTs), according to a study conducted by U.K. researchers and published July 12 in Radiography.

July 14, 2021

4DMedical, Johns Hopkins University partner on COPD trial

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Johns Hopkins University will use software from medical image analysis software developer 4DMedical in a clinical trial of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

July 13, 2021

Imaging admins report barriers to CT lung screening

By Kate Madden Yee

Despite enthusiasm for CT lung cancer screening, many imaging administrators in a new survey reported feeling hindered by barriers to support and resources that keep them from running more effective programs. The findings were published July 9 in Chest.

July 13, 2021

Do the USPSTF lung cancer guidelines cause screening disparities?

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Do the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) lung cancer screening guidelines contribute to gender disparities in eligibility? It appears so, according to a study published July 9 in the journal Chest.

July 12, 2021

Chest CT, stress testing find PE in 25% of COVID-19 patients

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A quarter of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 show pulmonary embolism (PE) on CT pulmonary angiography or nuclear stress testing, according to a study published July 13 in Radiology.

July 12, 2021

Reduced-dose CT effective for lung nodules in kids

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Reduced-dose CT shows effective diagnostic performance for identifying lung nodules in pediatric patients, according to a study published July 7 in the American Journal of Roentgenology. The findings could be good news for a patient population vulnerable to the negative effects of radiation.

July 8, 2021

ACR releases thoracic CT incidental findings guidance

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American College of Radiology (ACR) Incidental Findings Committee has published a white paper outlining guidance for managing thoracic CT incidental findings.

July 8, 2021

Almost a third of veterans don't get lung cancer screening follow-up

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Almost a third of U.S. veterans don't get appropriate follow-up after lung cancer screening -- and Black veterans, those with mental health conditions, and those with lower income are at particular risk, according to research published July 8 in JAMA Network Open.

July 8, 2021

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