Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: October 30-November 5
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:
Click the arrows above to view top radiology content from the past week.
Is CT Overutilized in the ER for Suspected Urinary Stone Disease?
Reviewing data from over 4 million patients who presented to emergency departments with suspected urinary stone disease between 2012 and 2018, researchers noted a greeater than 10 percent decrease in visits with no imaging study and a greater than 10 percent increase in visits with CT imaging. READ MORE
Deep Learning Improves CT Guidance for Revascularization of Coronary Total Occlusions
Emerging research revealed that a deep learning model had a nearly twofold increase in successful segmentation and reconstruction of coronary total occlusions (CTOs) on coronary computed tomography angiogram (CCTA) and a 73 percent reduction in post-processing and measurement time in comparison to a conventional manual approach. READ MORE
Study Shows Less Than 50 Percent Adherence to Follow-Up After Positive CT Findings for Lung Cancer
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. READ MORE
Study Highlights Use of Contrast-Enhanced Mammography in Women with Breast Implants
In a new study involving 198 contrast-enhanced mammography exams in 104 women with breast implants, researchers noted that only one patient had a complication. READ MORE
MRI Study Shows Higher Fibrosis Risk Among First-Degree Relatives of People with NAFLD and Advanced Fibrosis
In two independent study cohorts, researchers found that first-degree relatives of probands with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and advanced fibrosis had a 14 to 15.6 percent higher risk of developing advanced fibrosis. READ MORE
