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The Reading Room: Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Cancer Screenings, and COVID-19
In this podcast episode, Dr. Shalom Kalnicki, from Montefiore and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, discusses the disparities minority patients face with cancer screenings and what can be done to increase access during the pandemic.
New Magnetic Sensor Picks Up Weaker Brain Waves, Potentially Improving Diagnosis
November 26, 2020
Optically pumped magnetometer sensor detects magnetic signals that could augment the detection of traumatic brain injury and disease.
Heart Scans Reveal Structure May Impact Racial and Ethnic Stroke Risk Disparities
November 25, 2020
Left atrial diameter and fibrosis differences between African American and white patients could play a role the risk of ischemic stroke.
Cooking with Wood? Smoke Pollutants Could Make It Harder to Breathe
November 25, 2020
CT scans reveal impaired lung function in individuals who use biomass, such as wood or wildfires, to cook.
AI Algorithm Faster, More Accurate in Detecting COVID-19 on Chest X-rays
November 24, 2020
Investigators from Northwestern University have developed an algorithm that can identify evidence of COVID-19 on chest X-rays in a fraction of the time.
Anxiety Goes Beyond Stress – It Can Speed Up Alzheimer’s
November 24, 2020
Brain MRI scans reveal that anxiety is independently associated with a faster progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease.
CT, MRI Show Weaker Bones in Teens Post-Weight Loss Surgery
November 24, 2020
Images reveal that adolescents experienced a loss in volumetric bone mineral density after sleeve gastrectomy and extreme weight loss.
The Poison Pill of “Yes”
November 23, 2020
An agreement or a promise does not mean much if it is not clear how you can or will reach the goal.
Diagnostic Imaging's A Look Ahead: Nov. 23, 2020, to Nov. 29, 2020
November 23, 2020
Here's what to expect this week on Diagnostic Imaging.
3D Printed Nasal Swabs as Effective as Flocked Swabs in Diagnosing COVID-19
November 23, 2020
Swabs created with a 3D printer produce virtually identical diagnostic results, effectively addressing the shortage of nasopharyngeal swabs.
Eye Exam Plus AI Could Replace Advanced Imaging in Parkinson’s Detection
November 23, 2020
Basic photographs paired with AI technique can pick up on retinal changes that are early signs of the progressive central nervous system disorder.