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In a recent interview, Ron Blankstein, MD, discussed new research presented at the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) conference, including a study examining the impact of notification of AI detection of coronary plaque on physicians prescribing lipid-lowering therapy.

In cases involving false negative suggestions from adjunctive AI for screening mammogram review, researchers found that unassisted radiologists had a 32 percent higher sensitivity rate than those who utilized AI.

In the latest episode of her “Breast Imaging in Focus” series, Manisha Bahl, MD, MPH, FSBI, discusses new research examining the utility of automated breast ultrasound in supplemental screening for women with dense breasts.

In light of the recent death of Sen. Lindsey Graham from aortic dissection, we highlight pertinent diagnostic principles and key imaging findings for the timely detection of aortic dissection, a topic that Alan Braverman, MD, FACC, discussed in an interview with Diagnostic Imaging.

Amid the variety of specialty areas in radiology, perhaps we’ve been overlooking the opportunity to interpret the scans of competitive eaters.

Out of multiple potential risk factors for the development of preeclampsia, ranging from hypertension to non-gestational diabetes and maternal age > 35, researchers found that pre-pregnancy coronary artery calcium (CAC) was the only risk factor significantly associated with preeclampsia.

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For patients having CT angiography prior to TAVR procedures, researchers found that photon-counting detector CT (PCD-CT) offered higher specificity and PPV for detecting significant coronary artery disease (CAD), according to study findings to be presented at the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) conference.

Photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) is a foundational cornerstone that can facilitate detection, targeting and reversal of coronary artery disease.

Researchers found that former NFL players had a 3.8-fold higher mortality rate for all-cause dementia and a nearly 3.9-fold higher mortality rate for Parkinson’s disease, according to a study involving over 19,800 former NFL players.

The Alturion ultrasound device reportedly combines portability, AI-enhanced capabilities and a user-friendly interface to facilitate streamlined workflows.

Deep learning-based motion correction with the CLEAR Motion software reportedly bolsters cardiac imaging quality while the PIQE 1024 Deep Learning Reconstruction software offers equivalent SNR to photon-counting CT for high-resolution views of objects less than 0.5 mm.

Researchers said the combination of 18F-flotufolastat PET/MRI may lead to a 57 percent reduction of prostate biopsies in comparison to a 25 percent reduction with prostate MRI alone.