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Aidoc and Imbio team up on AI for pulmonary embolism
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Artificial intelligence (AI) software developers Aidoc and Imbio have formed a partnership to develop an AI package for the detection and quantification of pulmonary embolism.
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AstraZeneca, Qure.ai partner for lung cancer diagnosis
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
AstraZeneca has partnered with deep-learning algorithm developer Qure.ai to integrate artificial intelligence solutions for the early detection of lung cancer.
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CCTA effective SPECT alternative for stable chest pain
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Coronary CT angiography (CCTA) is an effective alternative to SPECT imaging for diagnosing and planning treatment of stable chest pain, according to study results published December 5 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
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FDA issues face mask warning for MRI exams
By Kate Madden Yee
After a patient's face was burned from metal in a mask during a 3-tesla MRI scan, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on December 7 issued reminder guidance to patients and healthcare providers regarding wearing metal during MRI exams.
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Machine learning helps find vessel occlusions on CTA
By Kate Madden Yee
A 3D convolutional neural network helps find large-vessel occlusions on head and neck CT angiography (CTA) studies -- which could translate to better patient outcomes, according to research presented at the recent virtual RSNA 2020 meeting.
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CT radiomics characterizes complex cystic renal lesions
By Erik L. Ridley
A machine-learning algorithm based on CT radiomics analysis can enable better preoperative risk classification of complex cystic renal lesions than relying only on the traditional Bosniak classification criteria, according to an international multicenter study presented Friday at the virtual RSNA 2020 meeting.
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MRI shines light on U-2 pilots' brain health
By Kate Madden Yee
U.S. Air Force researchers using MRI to assess the brain health of pilots of the U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft have found that age is a bigger factor in negative brain changes than decompression episodes during flight, according to research presented at the virtual RSNA 2020 meeting.
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DBT outperforms mammo in cancer detection, false negatives
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) improves cancer detection and has lower false-negative rates when compared with digital mammography, according to a study published on December 1 in Radiology.
December 3, 2020
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FDA relaxes MQSA rules during COVID-19 emergency
By Brian Casey
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue new guidelines that relax some of the regulatory requirements for breast imaging facilities under the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA).
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Elastography shows promise for rotator cuff tears
By Theresa Pablos
Ultrasound with a shear-wave elastography technique was comparable to MRI for preoperative evaluation of rotator cuff tears, according to a Thursday presentation at the RSNA 2020 virtual meeting. Elastography measurements showed moderate correlation with MR metrics in the 60-patient study.
December 3, 2020
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PET links poor air quality to presence of amyloid plaque
By Wayne Forrest
PET scans of older Americans have revealed a potential link between the quality of air they breathe and the presence of brain plaque linked to Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published online November 30 in JAMA Neurology.
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Social factors affect CT lung screening compliance
By Kate Madden Yee
Whether individuals undergo CT lung cancer screening can depend not only on social factors such as unreliable transportation and type of insurance but also on a lack of awareness of screening recommendations, according to research presented Thursday at the virtual RSNA 2020 meeting.
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