CMS Approves NTAP Reimbursement for CT-Based AI Triage Software for Obstructive Hydrocephalus
The first radiology triage modality to garner a Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA, Annalise-Obstructive Hydrocephalus has reported sensitivity and specificity rates of 97.5 percent and 95.3 percent respectively.
Current Concepts in Preventing and Managing Contrast Media Extravasation
August 1st 2024While contrast media extravasation is a rare complication, there can be varying degrees of severity. Accordingly, this author reviews possible causes of this complication, prevention principles and pertinent considerations in addressing this complication when it does occur.
Interventional Radiology-Led Study Shows Benefits of CT-Guided Cryoablation for Soft Tissue Sarcoma
In a study involving 217 percutaneous cryoablation procedures for treating recurrent or metastatic soft tissue sarcoma in 141 patients, researchers noted an 86 percent rate of local progression-free survival and a 2 percent complication rate.
What New Research Reveals About Digital Mammography and Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) had a significantly higher cancer detection rate (CDR) in comparison to two consecutive post-DBT rounds of digital mammography, according to a new secondary analysis of the Malmo Breast Tomosynthesis Screening Trial (MBTST).
Study: Photon Counting CT Reduces Radiation Exposure by 44 Percent for Kidney Stone Detection
New research shows that photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) at an effective dose of 0.79 mSv provided significantly higher signal-to-noise ratios for urinary calculi (kidney stone) detection than energy-integrating detector CT at 1.39 mSv.
Techsomed Launches Ultrasound-Based Software Suite for Liver Tumor Ablation Therapy
Featuring the previously FDA-cleared BioTraceIO Vision and BioTraceIO Precision modalities, the BioTrace software suite combines real-time ultrasound guidance and advanced AI technology to help bolster outcomes with liver tumor ablation therapy.
CT-Based Radiomic Model Shows Promise for Pre-Op Staging of Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
An emerging diagnostic model incorporating radiomic features from intratumoral and peritumoral regions exhibited a 29 percent higher AUC and 77 percent higher sensitivity rate than a clinical model for predicting the grading of clear cell renal cell carcinoma, according to recent research.
MRI-Based AI Radiomics Model Offers 'Robust' Prediction of Perineural Invasion in Prostate Cancer
A model that combines MRI-based deep learning radiomics and clinical factors demonstrated an 84.8 percent ROC AUC and a 92.6 percent precision-recall AUC for predicting perineural invasion in prostate cancer cases.
Breast MRI Study Examines Common Factors with False Negatives and False Positives
The absence of ipsilateral breast hypervascularity is three times more likely to be associated with false-negative findings on breast MRI and non-mass enhancement lesions have a 4.5-fold likelihood of being linked to false-positive results, according to new research.