Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: December 11-December 17
Check out the top radiology content of the past week.
Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan is your chance to catch up on the latest radiology content, from new research and device news to the latest case quizzes and conference reports. Review the slideshow below to see this week's top content:
Click the arrows above to view top radiology content from the past week.
Study Says Targeted Biopsy with MRI Reduces Overdiagnosis of Prostate Cancer by Half
In a study of nearly 18,000 men who had prostate cancer screening, researchers found the use of pre-biopsy magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for those with elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels amd reserving MRI-targeted biopsy for those with PI-RADS scores of 3 to 5 reduced the risk of detecting clinically insignificant cancers by half. READ MORE
Maximizing Cloud-Based Capabilities in Radiology
In a recent interview at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference, Eliot Siegel, M.D. discussed a variety of potential benefits with cloud-based image management in radiology, ranging from enhanced data security and economies of scale to improved access to a variety of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to increase efficiency. WATCH NOW
Study Says AI Can Enhance Chest CT Assessment of Bronchiectasis in Ever-Smokers
Employing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to quantify airway-to-artery (AAR) diameter ratios on chest computed tomography (CT), researchers found the percentage of airways with an AAR greater than 1 was associated with increased pulmonary exacerbations in ever-smokers. READ MORE
Meta-Analysis Reaffirms Benefits of O-RADS MRI for Diagnosing Indeterminate Adnexal Lesions
In addition to summary sensitivity and specificity of 92 percent and 91 percent respectively for characterization of indeterminate adnexal lesions, the meta-analysis on pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed higher summary malignancy rates for O-RADS MRI 4 and 5 lesions than predicted. READ MORE
Image IQ Quiz: Middle-Aged Male Presents with Chest and Back Pain
Review the case study and test your knowledge to make the correct diagnosis. READ MORE
