Emerging Advances with PET/CT Imaging in Pediatric Radiology
In a recent video interview, Andrew Trout, MD discussed key attributes and efficiencies in utilizing the Discovery MI Gen 2 digital positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) system at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
GE Healthcare Announces Moves to Bolster Supply of Iodinated Contrast Media for CT and X-Ray Imaging
A multi-year agreement with a large Chile-based supplier of raw iodine is part of GE Healthcare’s commitment to increase the production of iodinated contrast media, commonly used in computed tomography imaging, by 30 million annually in 2025.
Could a New PSMA-Derived Radiomics Model Help Detect Intraprostatic Lesions on PET/CT?
An emerging radiomics model, derived from 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET, reportedly offers a superior area under the curve (AUC) and higher sensitivity than radiologist assessment in detecting intraprostatic lesions via positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) in patients with prostate cancer.
Key Considerations with Implementing Contrast-Enhanced Mammography in Your Practice
October 12th 2022As literature continues to emerge about the potential of contrast-enhanced digital mammography (CEDM), this author reviews clinical and practical benefits of the modality and pertinent steps for adding it to your diagnostic armamentarium.
Could Brain MRI Screening be Beneficial for Patients with Inflammatory Breast Cancer?
While current consensus guidelines do not recommend the use of brain MRI screening in patients with breast cancer, a new study shows significantly elevated risks for the development of central nervous system metastasis in patients with inflammatory breast cancer.
What Would the Perfect AI Do for This Radiologist?
October 10th 2022While artificial intelligence (AI) models have been acknowledged for aiding imaging analysis or facilitating workflow enhancements, this author envisions AI as a potential workstation conceierge capable of turning common venting and gripes into actionable items for significant improvements.
Adjunctive AI Software for Brain MRI Gets FDA Clearance for Assessing High-Grade Gliomas
Incorporating artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology, Neosoma HGG reportedly demonstrated a 95.5 percent accuracy rate in measuring brain tumor volume on brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans at various points during the treatment of patients with high-grade gliomas.
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis and Breast Density: What a New Study Reveals
In a large study of nearly 100,000 women, researchers found that the combination of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) and synthesized mammography had more than triple the detection rate for invasive breast cancer in extremely dense breasts in comparison to digital mammography alone.
Study Looks at Potential Impact of Expanded Eligibility for Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening
Modifications to pack-year history and smoking quit duration thresholds beyond those recommended in the 2021 United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) criteria for low-dose computed tomography lung cancer screening may more than double the number of increased lung cancer cases physicians would see with application of the 2021 USPSTF screening criteria.
Study Finds No Benefit to MRI Screening in Women with High-Risk Breast Lesions
In a study involving nearly 700 patients with atypical ductal or lobular hyperplasia, or lobular carcinoma in situ, researchers found no difference in four-year breast cancer detection rates between women who had screening mammography and breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and women who only had mammography screening.
Philips Gets FDA Clearance for Ultrasound 5000 Compact Series
Offering the benefits of real-time collaboration and integrated connectivity, the portable ultrasound device may be utilized in a variety of clinical settings ranging from cardiology to obstetrics and gynecology.
Flash Versus Function: Does the AI Focus in Radiology Compromise Our Infrastructure Needs?
October 3rd 2022Addressing upgrades of traditional infrastructure used in everyday radiology practice may be a more practical use of resources than investment in artificial intelligence (AI) technology that is still evolving.
Prospective MRI Study Reveals Impact of Opioid Exposure on the Fetal Brain
Researchers found that in utero opioid exposure resulted in seven out of 14 2D biometric measurements of the fetal brain being smaller on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans in comparison to fetuses without opioid exposure.