Abdominal Imaging: Page 13

AI can assess sarcopenia on chest and abdominal CT exams

By Erik L. Ridley

An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm worked well to assess sarcopenia -- a risk factor for future hip fractures and death -- on both chest and abdominal CT scans, according to research published August 18 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

August 18, 2021

AI can identify hepatocellular carcinoma on liver CT exams

By Erik L. Ridley

An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm was able to identify hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) on liver CT exams with a level of accuracy comparable to radiologists, according to research published August 7 in the British Journal of Cancer.

August 9, 2021

PET/CT predicts survival in pancreatic cancer patients

By Will Morton

PET/CT imaging can help predict survival early after the start of chemotherapy in patients with pancreatic cancer, according to a study in the August 5 issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

August 8, 2021

Can body composition metrics foretell COVID-19 patient outcomes?

By Erik L. Ridley

The body composition of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 as assessed on routine abdominal CT exams could help predict adverse outcomes, according to research published online July 9 in the International Journal of Obesity.

July 12, 2021

Deep learning plus CT helps predict abdominal surgery outcomes

By Kate Madden Yee

A deep-learning model used with preoperative CT helps predict the complexity and outcomes of abdominal surgery more accurately than surgeons' judgment, according to research published July 7 in JAMA Surgery.

July 6, 2021

Ultrasound can determine lung congestion in kidney patients

By Amerigo Allegretto

Ultrasound is a useful guide in determining lung congestion for hemodialysis patients at high cardiovascular risk, according to research presented on June 6 at the European Renal Association -- European Dialysis and Transplant Association virtual congress.

June 9, 2021

Model can predict risk for radiology appointment no-shows

By Erik L. Ridley

Missed appointments can impact patient care and result in a significant revenue shortfall for radiology departments. However, a machine-learning algorithm could help prevent some of these no-shows, according to researchers from the University of Maryland.

June 6, 2021

Shorter lung ultrasound exams can help kidney disease patients

By Amerigo Allegretto

Lung ultrasound with an abbreviated scanning protocol can efficiently diagnose pulmonary congestion caused by fluid overload in hemodialysis patients, according to research published June 3 in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.

June 2, 2021

AI can spot overlooked IVC filters on radiography exams

By Erik L. Ridley

An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can be used to identify forgotten inferior vena cava (IVC) filters on radiography exams, according to research presented at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine annual meeting.

May 24, 2021

CT, ultrasound provide chance for fatty liver disease screening

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Abdominal CT and ultrasound can be useful tools for opportunistic screening for hepatic steatosis, or fatty liver disease, according to a study published May 24 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

May 24, 2021

USPSTF lowers starting age for colon cancer screening

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released a colon cancer screening guideline that lowers the starting age from 50 to 45. The guidance was published on May 18 in JAMA.

May 18, 2021

How to translate innovations in MRI research to the clinic

By Kate Madden Yee

MRI is often on the cutting edge of scientific innovation. But how are these innovations translated to the clinic? The process is complex, but the effort is worth it, according to a May 15 talk at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine 2021 virtual annual meeting.

May 15, 2021

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