Senior Editor, Diagnostic Imaging
Can Emerging AI-Guided Software Rein in Scan Times for Cardiac MRI?
December 1st 2022In a recent video interview, Raymond Y. Kwong, MD, discussed his clinical experience with the Vista.ai (formerly HeartVista) One Click MRI software and recent research, presented at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference, that revealed a 31 percent decrease in cardiac MRI scan times for patients with cardiomyopathy or structural heart disease.
Can Ultra-Low-Dose CT be Effective for Lung Cancer Screening in Current or Past Smokers?
November 29th 2022Ultra-low-dose computed tomography (ULDCT) may have similar efficacy as low-dose CT (LDCT) for detecting a variety of pulmonary conditions in people with current or past smoking histories, but had poor detection of ground glass opacification lesions, according to a recent prospective study presented at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference.
Enhancing MRI Efficiency and Quality: Can the New SIGNA Experience Have an Impact?
November 29th 2022Recently launched at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference, the SIGNA Experience reportedly features synergistic technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) advances that help improve the efficiency and quality of magnetic resonance imaging.
Philips Launches AI-Enabled 'Visualization Workspace' at RSNA
November 28th 2022Offering more than 70 clinical applications, the next-generation edition of the Advanced Visualization Workspace reportedly includes enhanced liver analysis and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered scoring of early brain infarction noted on computed tomography (CT) scans for patients with ischemic stroke.
New Computed Tomography Study Shows High 20-Year Survival Rates for Early-Stage Lung Cancer
November 22nd 2022Emphasizing the benefits of annual lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (CT), researchers noted high 20-year survival rates for a variety of early-stage lung cancer tumor presentations, including a 100 percent survival rate for those with non-solid or partly solid cancerous nodules.
Brain MRI Study Shows 'Significant Abnormalities' Up to Six Months After COVID-19
November 21st 2022COVID-19 may cause changes in the brain stem and frontal lobe that could lead to fatigue, impacts in motor signal processing, insomnia, and depression, according to emerging research recently presented at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual conference in Chicago.
What a New MRI Study Reveals About Brain Aging and Racial Disparities
November 17th 2022New magnetic resonance imaging research shows earlier brain aging in middle-age Black individuals with researchers suggesting that cumulative exposure to stress over socioeconomic and environmental adversities may be a key contributing factor.
SPECT Imaging Agent Gets Expanded FDA Approval for Patients with Suspected Dementia with Lewy Bodies
November 16th 2022GE Healthcare’s DaTscan is reportedly the first radiopharmaceutical tracer agent approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in patients with suspected dementia with Lewy bodies.
Chest CT Study Suggests Marijuana Smokers May Have Higher Emphysema Risk Than Tobacco-Only Smokers
November 15th 2022A new computed tomography study reveals that people who smoke marijuana may have a 70 percent higher risk of developing emphysema than non-smokers, and an age-matched subgroup analysis suggests marijuana use could be associated with a 26 percent higher risk of emphysema in comparison to tobacco-only smoking.
New MRI Study Identifies Signature White Matter Connectivity Patterns in People with Autism
November 14th 2022Emerging research has revealed findings on diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) correlational tractography that may help neuroradiologists differentiate between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental coordination disorder (DCD).
Emergency Department Radiology: Study Shows Higher Imaging Orders by NPPs
November 11th 2022A new study of nearly 17 million emergency department (ED) visits by Medicare beneficiaries between 2005 and 2020 revealed the presence of non-physician practitioners (NPPs) was associated with a 5.3 percent increase in imaging.
Emerging PET/CT Imaging Agent Shows Promise for Diagnosing Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
November 10th 2022Findings from a recent multinational phase III trial demonstrated that the investigational agent TLX250-CDx had an 86 percent sensitivity rate for detecting clear cell renal cell carcinoma via positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT).
Seven Takeaways from Lung-RADS 2022 for CT Lung Cancer Screening
November 10th 2022In the newly released Lung-RADS 2022 classification system for computed tomography (CT) lung cancer screening, the American College of Radiology (ACR) has noted a variety of updates including new classification criteria for atypical pulmonary cysts and airway nodules, time intervals for nodule growth and a new stepped management approach for Lung-RADS categories 3 and 4A.
New Computed Tomography System Offers Potential Benefits in Cardiac Imaging
November 9th 2022The recently launched Scenaria View Focus Edition computed tomography (CT) system features an advanced cardiac motion correction tool that reportedly provides significantly higher temporal resolution than conventional image reconstruction.
Current Insights on AI, Breast Cancer Screening and the FDA
November 8th 2022In a recently published article, researchers from Yale University discuss the pros and cons of current FDA regulations as they apply to the clearance and use of adjunctive artificial intelligence (AI) software with conventional breast cancer screening modalities such as mammography.
Study Shows Less Than 50 Percent Adherence to Follow-Up After Positive CT Findings for Lung Cancer
November 4th 2022In a multicenter study of 685 people who had positive findings for lung cancer on low-dose computed tomography (CT), researchers found that men, Black individuals, and smokers had lower rates of adherence with recommended follow-up care.
Is CT Overutilized in the ER for Suspected Urinary Stone Disease?
November 1st 2022Reviewing data from over 4 million patients who presented to emergency departments with suspected urinary stone disease between 2012 and 2018, researchers noted a greater than 10 percent decrease in visits with no imaging study and a greater than 10 percent increase in visits with CT imaging.
New Software Facilitates Use of Coronary CT Angiography Scans in Radiology Workflow
November 1st 2022Emphasizing ease of installation and a cloud-based service, Cleerly said its new Proxy software allows smooth transmission of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) scans between interdisciplinary clinicians caring for patients with heart disease.
Deep Learning Improves CT Guidance for Revascularization of Coronary Total Occlusions
October 31st 2022Emerging research revealed that a deep learning model had a nearly twofold increase in successful segmentation and reconstruction of coronary total occlusions (CTOs) on coronary computed tomography angiogram (CCTA) and a 73 percent reduction in post-processing and measurement time in comparison to a conventional manual approach.
Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer: Study Says MRI Guidance Significantly Reduces GU and GI Toxicities
October 28th 2022For patients undergoing stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for prostate cancer, the acute genitourinary (GU) toxicity rate associated with the procedure was 19 percent lower with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guidance in comparison to computed tomography (CT) guidance, according to new research presented recently at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting.