Abdominal Imaging: Page 14

Ultrasound scanning technique may not change clinical outcomes
By Amerigo Allegretto
Although ultrasound is said to be an operator-dependent modality, researchers found that any differences in technique between radiologists and sonographers in scanning children presenting with suspected acute appendicitis did not translate into changes in clinical outcomes, according to research published April 29 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
May 3, 2021
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Low-dose CT effective for diagnosing colonic diverticulitis
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A low-dose protocol of intravenous contrast-enhanced 2-mSv CT is comparable to conventional-dose CT for diagnosing right colonic diverticulitis, according to new research.
April 8, 2021
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CT exam encounters could boost colorectal cancer screening
By Kate Madden Yee
Patients who are getting general CT exams could also be offered the opportunity for colorectal cancer screening, thus improving colon screening rates, according to a study published in the May-June issue of Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.
March 24, 2021
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AI finds precancerous colon polyps on CT colonography
By Erik L. Ridley
An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm yielded a high level of accuracy for distinguishing between benign and precancerous polyps on CT colonography exams, according to research published online February 23 in Radiology.
February 23, 2021
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Decision support could improve ED pediatric appendicitis imaging
By Kate Madden Yee
Clinical decision support could boost the appropriate use of CT for diagnosing appendicitis in children presenting at the emergency department (ED), according to research published February 9 in JAMA Network Open.
February 8, 2021
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FDA clears Perspectum's liver cancer decision tool
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared image analysis software developer Perspectum's Hepatica surgical decision-support tool for liver cancer.
January 27, 2021
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Ultrasound predicts ulcerative colitis treatment response
By Theresa Pablos
Ultrasound scans may help physicians predict which patients with severe ulcerative colitis won't respond to steroid treatment, according to a January 5 study published in Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology. As a result, these patients could gain quicker access to alternative colon-saving therapies.
January 10, 2021
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AMA issues CPT codes for LiverMultiScan by Perspectum
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Medical Association (AMA) has issued two Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for Perspectum's LiverMultiScan software.
January 3, 2021
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AI body analysis finds lung cancer survival risk factors
By Erik L. Ridley
An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm was able to quickly analyze body composition metrics on abdominal/pelvic CT exams, yielding better prognostic information for survival in lung cancer patients than a patient's body mass index, according to research presented at the virtual RSNA 2020 meeting.
December 10, 2020
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Perspectum MRI software helps guide liver surgeries
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI-based software developed by Perspectum provided information that could be useful in planning surgeries for liver cancer in an observational study published December 2 online in PLOS One.
December 2, 2020
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Deep-learning algorithm detects free air on CT images
By Erik L. Ridley
A deep-learning algorithm was able to detect and quantify regions of free air on CT images, enabling patients with these critical pathologies to be prioritized on the radiology worklist, according to a presentation on Wednesday morning at the virtual RSNA 2020 meeting.
December 2, 2020
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AI abdominal fat analysis assesses cardiovascular risk
By Erik L. Ridley
Body composition metrics automatically calculated from abdominal CT exams by an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm are significantly associated with patient risk for future major cardiovascular events, according to a Wednesday morning presentation at the RSNA 2020 virtual meeting.
December 1, 2020
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