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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.
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.
Deep Learning Reconstruction Offers High-Quality CT Images with Less Dose
November 22, 2020
This mathematical algorithm can reduce dose in pediatric CT scans by 52 percent.
Getting an Abdominal CT in the ED Could Depend on Age
November 21, 2020
Trends for CT scans for abdominal pain in pediatric patients are down, but they are up for adults. Still, the scan is integrally involved in appendicitis diagnoses.
“The State of Lung Cancer”: Single-Digit Low-Dose CT Screening and Significant Outcomes Disparities
November 20, 2020
Third annual report from the American Lung Association reveals 94 percent of high-risk eligible patients are not getting screening with LDCT, and access and outcomes are worse for racial and ethnic minorities.