Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: May 22-May 28

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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Is Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Superior to Digital Mammography?

A closer look at the literature suggests the combination of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) and two-dimensional (2D) digital mammography (DM) has relatively equivalent cancer detection rates as using DM alone, according to a recent presentation at the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI)/American College of Radiology (ACR) conference. READ MORE HERE

AI May Bolster Assessment of Pulmonary Nodules on Chest CT

A new study revealed that an emerging artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled software tool led to improved sensitivity, specificity and inter-observer agreement to the diagnosis of indeterminate pulmonary nodules on chest computed tomography (CT) scans. READ MORE HERE

PE Triage Platform from RapidAI Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance

The new artificial intelligence-powered software reportedly helps detect central pulmonary embolism (PE) on computed tomography pulmonary angiogram (CTPA) images and streamlines communication among interventional teams to bolster treatment outcomes. READ MORE HERE

Study Looks at Deep Radiomics Approach for Diagnosing Osteoporosis on Hip X-Rays

Deep radiomics models that included deep learning features had a 40 percent or greater increase in the specificity rate for diagnosing osteoporosis on hip radiographs in comparison to models that only emphasized clinical and/or textural features. READ MORE HERE

Assessing the Benefits of Mobile X-Ray Imaging

As imaging volume continues to escalate for radiologists, more and more health-care facilities are turning to mobile imaging for increased efficiencies and benefits for patient care. READ MORE HERE.

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