Chest Radiology: Page 79

ESR: Know the facts about the coronavirus
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) is asking attendees of next month's ECR not to become caught up in potential "hysteria" regarding the coronavirus disease and to know the facts about it.
February 25, 2020
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CT again tops DNA tests for early coronavirus detection
By Abraham Kim
In a study covering more than 1,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus disease, chest CT proved to be more accurate than the standard method of DNA testing for early diagnosis of the disease in high-risk individuals. The findings were published online February 26 in Radiology.
February 25, 2020
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United Imaging donates scanning rooms to Chinese clinics
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
United Imaging has donated $14 million in portable scanning and operating rooms to Chinese mobile hospitals that have been established in sports centers, exhibition halls, and schools to fight the 2019 novel coronavirus disease outbreak.
February 24, 2020
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Ultrasound is a good 1st imaging choice for pneumonia
By Theresa Pablos
CT may be the gold standard for diagnosing complicated pneumonia, but lung ultrasound may be a viable first choice for patients in the emergency department, according to a study published on February 14 in Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology.
February 24, 2020
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Coronavirus may transmit through asymptomatic carriers
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
An asymptomatic individual in China may have transmitted the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to five family members despite having normal chest CT findings and negative initial DNA test results, according to an article published February 21 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
February 23, 2020
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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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