Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: January 8-January 14
Catch up on 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:
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Nine Takeaways from Recent Meta-Analysis on Lung Cancer Screening with Low-Dose CT
From incidental findings and screening for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to surveillance imaging protocols and the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), the authors of a new meta-analysis examine insights and emerging trends from the last two decades of research on the use of low-dose computed tomography (CT) in lung cancer screening. READ MORE
What a New Mammography Study Reveals About Surveillance Imaging in Women Treated for Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
While breast cancer imaging guidelines recommend annual screening for five years after treatment for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a new study of over 12,000 women found that only 52 percent had consistent surveillance screening with researchers noting disproportionately lower follow-up imaging rates for Black and Hispanic women. READ MORE
Image IQ Quiz: Middle-Aged Male with Abdominal Pain and Lower Extremity Edema
Review the case study and test your knowledge to make the correct diagnosis. READ MORE
Can Dual-Energy CT Have an Impact in Differentiating Primary Lung Cancer and Pulmonary Metastases?
In comparison to primary lung cancer, pulmonary metastases had a 33 percent higher frequency of ring-like peripheral high iodine concentration on dual-energy computed tomography (DECT), according to a new retrospective study. READ MORE
Assessing the Value Proposition of AI in Radiology
In the second part of a recent interview, Nina Kottler, M.D.,, M.S., discussed keys to evaluating the potential value of artificial intelligence (AI) systems and emerging developments with AI that were discussed at the recent Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference. WATCH NOW
