Seven Takeaways from New Consensus Recommendations for Cardiac MRI Assessment of COVID-19
Consensus recommendations from the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance provide pertinent insights on the unique abilities of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to provide optimal characterization of myocardial tissue and diagnosis of COVID-19-related myocardial injuries.
Study Finds Low Use of LDCT Among Eligible Candidates for Lung Cancer Screening
A retrospective review of insurance claim data from over one million people eligible for lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) found that less than five percent were screened.
Ultrasound-Based Tool May Help Differentiate Renal Fibrosis in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Smart-CKD, an ultrasound-derived, computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) tool, demonstrated an area under the curve of 81 percent and an 83 percent sensitivity rate in a validation cohort for differentiating between mild and moderate to severe fibrosis in patients with chronic kidney disease.
In the study of 119 patients who had endovascular treatment for intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis, multivariable analysis revealed that post-op ischemic brain lesions on diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were 3.6 times more likely to occur in patients who smoke cigarettes and 2.9 times more likely in patients who had multiple operative attempts.
Study Finds No Impact for Deep Learning Software in PI-RADS Scoring or Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
In a recent study of a deep learning software in patients with suspected prostate cancer, researchers noted no difference in the detection of clinically significant prostate cancer nor PI-RADS scoring consistency.
What a Chest CT Study Reveals About Ground-Glass Opacities and Recurrence with Lung Adenocarcinoma
In a study of over 1,000 patients who had surgery for invasive lung adenocarcinoma, researchers found that solid adenocarcinoma on pre-op CT imaging was associated with more than double the risks of recurrence and brain metastasis in patients with clinical stage I disease in comparison to ground-glass opacity (GGO) adenocarcinoma.
Study: Emerging AI Platform for DBT Shows 23 Percent Increase in Breast Cancer Detection Rate
In a recent video interview, Kathy Schilling, M.D., discussed findings from a study of ProFound AI, an adjunctive artificial intelligence (AI) software for digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), that demonstrated a 23 percent increase in breast cancer detection in comparison to DBT alone.
What a Breast MRI Study Reveals About Axillary Lymph Nodes and COVID-19 Booster Vaccination
In a study of 128 patients who had breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams after COVID-19 booster vaccination, researchers noted that nearly 19 percent of the cohort had equal to or greater than 0.2 cm of increased lymph node cortical thickness.
Could Cardiac MRI Improve Risk Stratification in Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy?
Emerging research suggests that cardiac MRI findings of late gadolinium enhancement, native T1 values and extracellular volume fraction may predict sudden cardiac death-related events in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy.
Looking at Next Steps to Reinforce National Breast Density Notification
In a recent video interview, Amy Patel, M.D., shared her perspective on forthcoming national beast density notification in mammography reporting, emphasized the importance of educating primary care providers on breast density risks, and discussed the ongoing need for coverage of supplemental options for breast cancer screening.