Here's what to expect this week on Diagnostic Imaging.
In this week’s preview, here are some highlights of what you can expect to see coming soon:
Smoking can make changes to the airways early and in ways that are likely to go unnoticed. Quantitative CT (QCT) has become the gold standard for imaging these alterations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) because it is non-invasive, but there has been little research into whether it can pinpoint changes in smokers who appear to have a normal CT. Look for an article later this week that discusses how well QCT works with this subclinical population.
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Even as vaccine rates increase, there is still a need for rapid, accurate COVID-19 diagnosis. Chest X-ray, bolstered by artificial intelligence (AI), could be a near-perfect option – especially when chest CT is not readily available or swab and saliva test results are delayed. Keep your eyes open for an article later this week.
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Last week, Diagnostic Imaging published an article on the use of a triaging model to better prioritize mammography screenings during times of crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, be on the lookout for interview with study lead Diana L. Miglioretti, Ph.D., from the University of California at Davis about why such a system is important and the impacts it could have downstream.
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AI Algorithm Comparable to Radiologists in Differentiating Small Renal Masses on CT
May 14th 2024An emerging deep learning algorithm had a lower AUC and sensitivity than urological radiologists for differentiating between small renal masses on computed tomography (CT) scans but had a 21 percent higher sensitivity rate than non-urological radiologists, according to new research.
Current Insights and Emerging Roles for Contrast-Enhanced Mammography
May 10th 2024In a recent lecture at the 2024 ARRS Annual Meeting, Jordana Phillips, MD, discussed the role of contrast-enhanced mammography in staging breast cancer, evaluating response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy and recalls from screening.
Study Finds High Concordance Between AI and Radiologists for Cervical Spine Fractures on CT
May 6th 2024Researchers found a 98.3 percent concordance between attending radiology reports and AI assessments for possible cervical spine fractures on CT, according to new research presented at the 2024 ARRS Annual Meeting.
FDA Clears AI-Powered Qualitative Perfusion Mapping for Cone-Beam CT
May 6th 2024Reportedly validated in more than 10 clinical trials, the AngioFlow perfusion imaging software enables timely identification of brain regions with cerebral blood flow reduction and those with significant hypoperfusion.