Gastrointestinal Radiology: Page 17

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

Short ultrasound screening intervals improve liver cancer outcomes

By Amerigo Allegretto

Ultrasound screenings with shorter intervals for high-risk patients with hepatocellular carcinoma may save more lives and improve quality of life, according to research published June 24 in JAMA Network Open.

June 23, 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

Novartis touts prostate cancer study results at ASCO 2021

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Novartis highlighted results presented at the virtual American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting that suggest lutetium-177 prostate-specific membrane antigen-617 is safe and effective for patients with PSMA-positive metastatic prostate cancer.

June 7, 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

Echosens launches upgrade

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

French ultrasound technology developer Echosens announced it has launched SmartExam, an upgrade to its FibroScan product, a noninvasive diagnostic tool for measuring liver fat and stiffness.

May 12, 2021

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