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The number of CT scans corresponds to an increase in risk of hematologic malignant neoplasms, especially in children under age 16.

COVID-19 and Long-Term Lung Effects; Reduce Emergency Department Imaging Recalls; COVID-19, Myocarditis, and Athletes; Plus, New Recommendation for X-ray Gonad Shielding

Based on imaging and other factors, researchers determine that lung health recovery is not linked to severity of COVID-19 illness.

A volumetric analysis of lung consolidation can help providers make care management decisions and, potentially, pinpoint which patients are most likely to die in the hospital.

Research shows African Americans and rural residents undergo fewer CT and MRI scans.

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COVID-19 Damage, but No Virus in the Brain; Non-Ferromagnetic Bullets and the MRI; Six Trends to Watch in 2021; and AI and Ethics

Using findings captured on CT scans, radiologists can improve the planning and outcomes for this surgery, improving the care of transgender women.

It’s a New Year – what should you keep your eyes on and where should you anticipate change?

As imaging volumes continue to rise, experts offer a targeted solution that could lead to faster throughput.

PET scans show activity of the brain network that is linked to changes in connectedness.

Radiologists can use X-rays and CT scans to identify features left by non-ferromagnetic ballistic fragments, opening the door to MRI imaging for some patients.

The Journal of the American College of Radiology tackles the provocative in its first issue of 2021.

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Thanks to COVID-19, CT was largely in the spotlight this year, but these Top 5 stories show advancements for the modality in other areas, as well.

From imaging guidance to clinical presentations to disinfection procedures, coverage of all the work around COVID-19 this year gave the industry a great deal of insight into the pandemic.

From a central role in the COVID-19 pandemic to artificial intelligence advancements, CT further secured its role as a valuable arrow in the radiologist’s quiver.

An early analysis shows that low-dose CT screening for lung cancer has still not fully rebounded, leading to later detection of cancers.

Cybersecurity report finds millions of medical images, including X-rays and CTs, can be accessed worldwide without hacking tools.

Visual emphysema CT patterns at baseline can help providers determine how the condition will advance in both current and former smokers.

The December 2020 Diagnostic Imaging eBook.

68Ga-pentixafor can clearly distinguish between healthy and malignant tissue on both CT and MRI scans.

American College of Radiology/Alzheimer’s Association study is now recruiting African American and Latino patients to determine whether amyloid PET scans can help with more accurate diagnosis and treatment decisions.

With a newly developed segmenting method, it is possible to configure large amounts of data from various imaging datasets automatically and with little expertise.

Low-dose CT screening for lung cancer does present risks of false-positives and over-diagnosis, but for heavy or ex-smokers, it is worth it.