Oncology CT

Can Ultra-Low-Dose CT be Effective for Lung Cancer Screening in Current or Past Smokers?

November 29, 2022

Ultra-low-dose computed tomography (ULDCT) may have similar efficacy as low-dose CT (LDCT) for detecting a variety of pulmonary conditions in people with current or past smoking histories, but had poor detection of ground glass opacification lesions, according to a recent prospective study presented at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference.

New Computed Tomography Study Shows High 20-Year Survival Rates for Early-Stage Lung Cancer

November 22, 2022

Emphasizing the benefits of annual lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (CT), researchers noted high 20-year survival rates for a variety of early-stage lung cancer tumor presentations, including a 100 percent survival rate for those with non-solid or partly solid cancerous nodules.

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: November 6-November 12

November 12, 2022

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

Emergency Department Radiology: Study Shows Higher Imaging Orders by NPPs

November 11, 2022

A new study of nearly 17 million emergency department (ED) visits by Medicare beneficiaries between 2005 and 2020 revealed the presence of non-physician practitioners (NPPs) was associated with a 5.3 percent increase in imaging.

Seven Takeaways from Lung-RADS 2022 for CT Lung Cancer Screening

November 10, 2022

In the newly released Lung-RADS 2022 classification system for computed tomography (CT) lung cancer screening, the American College of Radiology (ACR) has noted a variety of updates including new classification criteria for atypical pulmonary cysts and airway nodules, time intervals for nodule growth and a new stepped management approach for Lung-RADS categories 3 and 4A.

Could a Re-Emerging PET/CT Agent Enhance Detection of Bone Metastasis in Prostate and Breast Cancer Cases?

November 07, 2022

New research shows that 18F-NaF PET/CT had higher sensitivity, accuracy, and negative predictive value than 99mTc-MDP SPECT for bone metastases in patients deemed to be at high risk for prostate cancer or breast cancer.

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: October 30-November 5

November 05, 2022

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

Study Shows Less Than 50 Percent Adherence to Follow-Up After Positive CT Findings for Lung Cancer

November 04, 2022

In a multicenter study of 685 people who had positive findings for lung cancer on low-dose computed tomography (CT), researchers found that men, Black individuals, and smokers had lower rates of adherence with recommended follow-up care.

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: October 17-October 22

October 23, 2022

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

Recognizing the Role of Enterprise Imaging in Handling and Protecting Sensitive Patient Information

October 19, 2022

While facilitating interdisciplinary colloaboration is a central objective with enterprise imaging platforms, this author says implementation of these platforms must ensure optimal patient privacy in sensitive cases involving abuse, assault and domestic violence.