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AI algorithm detects troublesome wrist fractures on x‑rays

By Erik L. Ridley

An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm was able to accurately detect scaphoid fractures on radiographs, potentially speeding up diagnosis of these troublesome injuries, according to research published online April 28 in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence.

April 28, 2021

Early MRI boosts diagnosis of broken-heart syndrome

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Cardiovascular MRI could potentially help clinicians more quickly determine the cause of a condition that could lead to takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as broken-heart syndrome, according to a study published April 14 in JACC Cardiovascular Imaging.

April 27, 2021

New PET tracer may show early pathology of Alzheimer's disease

By Will Morton

A new PET tracer may be effective for visualizing early pathological signs of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study by Swedish researchers that was published April 23 in Molecular Psychiatry.

April 27, 2021

ACP releases point-of-care-ultrasound guideline

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has released a new guideline for the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for patients with acute shortness of breath in emergency departments or in-patient settings. The guideline was published April 27 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

April 27, 2021

CT shows exercise reduces risk of serious airway disease

By Kate Madden Yee

CT shows that cardiopulmonary fitness reduces the long-term risk of bronchiectasis, a serious airway disease that can lead to the buildup of bacteria and mucus in the lungs and impair breathing, according to a study published April 27 in Radiology.

April 26, 2021

AI-based image reconstruction pays dividends in low-dose chest CT

By Erik L. Ridley

Deep learning-based image reconstruction software yields more accurate measurements of pulmonary nodules on low-dose chest CT exams than conventional reconstruction, according to a talk at the annual American Roentgen Ray Society meeting.

April 26, 2021

Could good oral hygiene improve COVID-19 outcomes?

By Kate Madden Yee

Medical imaging has helped show that SARS-CoV-2 infection could be accelerated through dental plaque and gum inflammation, according to an April 20 paper in the Journal of Oral Medicine and Dental Research.

April 26, 2021

Could combining DBT with digital mammography be cost-effective?

By Amerigo Allegretto

Combining digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) with digital mammography could be cost-effective, according to new research published April 22 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

April 25, 2021

Use of CTA, CT perfusion up -- but for the right reasons

By Kate Madden Yee

The use of both head CT angiography (CTA) and CT perfusion studies increased dramatically between 2010 and 2018, according to research presented on April 22 at the virtual American Roentgen Ray Society meeting.

April 22, 2021

AI detects ARDS equal to experts

By Will Morton

An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm has been trained to achieve expert physician-level performance when diagnosing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) on chest x-rays. Results of the study were published online April 20 in Lancet Digital Health.

April 22, 2021

Combining DBT with ultrasound could decrease recall rates

By Amerigo Allegretto

Women with dense breast tissue who received supplemental whole-breast ultrasound with their digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) screening exams had a lower rate of abnormal interpretations in a study presented at the 2021 American Roentgen Ray Society meeting.

April 22, 2021

Chest x-ray particularly useful in older patients with COVID-19

By Will Morton

Chest x-rays are effective for the early detection of COVID-19, especially in older patients, according to a study presented at the 2021 virtual annual meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society.

April 21, 2021

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