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

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: September 25-October 1

Articles

In light of recent shortages of iodinated contrast media, researchers from Australia suggest in a new publication that ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be viable first-line imaging options for a number of non-urgent presentations of the head and neck.

A Closer Look at Ultrasound and MRI Alternatives for Head and Neck Imaging

Image IQ Quiz: 56-Year-Old Man with Weight Loss and Gradual Abdominal Distention

Catch up on the top AI-related radiology content of the past month.

Diagnostic Imaging's Advances in AI: September 2022

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: September 11-September 17

New research reveals that an emerging deep learning tool had comparable sensitivity and specificity to radiologist assessment of contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) scans for pancreatic cancer, and a 74.7 percent sensitivity rate for tumors smaller than 2 cm. 

Could a New Deep Learning Tool Enhance CT Detection of Pancreatic Cancer?

Greater imaging utilization has increased the prevalence of incidental findings or incidentalomas, but unclear clinical context and guidelines complicate management. Accordingly, these authors offer a thorough review of the literature and discuss new opportunities for improving interdisciplinary management strategies. 

Managing Incidentalomas in Radiology: Embracing Challenges as Opportunities

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: September 4-September 10

Comparing patients with and without comorbidities ranging from emphysema and tuberculosis to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), researchers found that cancer detection rates and false-positive rates remained similar in lung cancer screening.

New Study Suggests Lung-Related Comorbidities Have No Impact on Lung Cancer Detection

Amid emerging research showing the benefits of spectral computed tomography (CT) imaging in interventional radiology, the newly launched Phillips Spectral Angio CT Suite may provide enhanced efficiencies in care for stroke, oncology, and trauma patients.

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