Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: September 4-September 10
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:
Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: September 4-September 10
Click the arrows above to view top radiology content from the past week.
Emerging AI CT Tool May Provide Viable Complement to Lung-RADS Classification
Researchers suggest that an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered risk stratification tool for lung nodules identified on computed tomography (CT) scans may identify likely malignancies more than one year prior to definitive diagnosis. READ MORE
Will a New Spectral CT Imaging Suite Reinvent Interventional Radiology?
Amid emerging research showing the benefits of spectral computed tomography (CT) imaging in interventional radiology, the newly launched Philips Spectral Angio CT Suite may provide enhanced efficiencies in care for stroke, oncology, and trauma patients. READ MORE
Study: Deep Learning System is Comparable to Radiologist Assessment of Chest X-Rays for Tuberculosis
Examining imaging data of patients from multiple countries, researchers found that a deep learning system demonstrated higher sensitivity and non-inferior specificity for detecting active tuberculosis on chest radiographs in comparison to nine radiologist reviewers. READ MORE
New Study Suggests Lung-Related Comorbidities Have No Impact on Lung Cancer Detection
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. READ MORE
Samsung Gets FDA Nod for Versatile V7 Ultrasound System
Offering uniform high-resolution images through a combination of beamforming and enhanced image processing, the new ultrasound platform reportedly has an array of diagnostic features ranging from cardiovascular applications to breast lesion assessment. READ MORE
