Gastrointestinal Radiology: Page 19

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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COVID-19 has far-reaching, nonpulmonary effects
By Kate Madden Yee
Although COVID-19 typically manifests as a respiratory illness, the disease can affect many nonpulmonary body systems, according to a presentation delivered Monday afternoon at the RSNA 2020 virtual meeting.
December 1, 2020
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3D printing makes giant strides in liver
By Philip Ward
3D models that combine vascular and biliary anatomy using different imaging techniques can contribute to more rigorous planning of complex liver operations, including hepatic resections, living-donor transplantation, vascular intervention procedures, and biliary reconstruction surgery, Portuguese researchers reported at RSNA 2020.
November 30, 2020
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Kids get fewer CTs, but adults' rates continue to rise
By Kate Madden Yee
Efforts to reduce children's exposure to radiation when they present in the emergency room with abdominal pain have been effective -- mostly by using ultrasound to diagnose the cause of the pain rather than CT, according to a study published November 19 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
November 22, 2020
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AI can opportunistically screen for metabolic syndrome
By Erik L. Ridley
Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms can enable screening for metabolic syndrome in individuals receiving abdominal CT exams for other reasons and who don't have symptoms of this dangerous condition, according to research published online November 10 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
November 16, 2020
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Medical imaging boosts men's testicular cancer risk
By Kate Madden Yee
Early exposures to medical imaging can increase men's risk of developing testicular cancer by almost 60%, according to a study published November 11 in PLOS One. The findings highlight the need for shielding for men and boys during imaging exams.
November 10, 2020
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Limaca Medical adds to coffers
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsy technology developer Limaca Medical said that it has raised nearly $1.3 million of a $1.5 million funding round.
November 9, 2020
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Abbreviated MRI shows potential for HCC surveillance
By Kate Madden Yee
Abbreviated MRI with a short scanning protocol shows potential as a way to screen for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in adults who have cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis B infection, according to a study published November 2 in RadioGraphics.
November 4, 2020
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USPSTF proposes lowering colon screening age to 45
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Colon cancer screening should begin at age 45 instead of 50, according to a draft proposal issued October 27 by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
October 28, 2020
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Lack of Medicare CTC coverage affects people of color
By Kate Madden Yee
The number of screening CT colonography (CTC) exams appears to decrease after age 65 -- a trend that may have a disproportionate impact on Black patients and those of other racial minorities, according to a study published October 18 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
October 20, 2020
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CT shows manifestations of recreational drug use
By Kate Madden Yee
CT illuminates the dangerous abdominopelvic complications caused by recreational drug use, including disseminated infections, gastrointestinal ischemia, and visceral infarction, according to a review published October 16 in RadioGraphics.
October 18, 2020
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