Diagnostic Imaging

AUGUST 13, 2024

Utilizing low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans for a cohort of over 10,000 non-smokers, researchers found that over 11 percent of study participants had clinically relevant lung nodules.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Most Influential Radiology Researcher Erik Middlebrooks, MD, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL Erik Middlebrooks, MD. One of this year's nominations for Most Influential Radiology Researcher is Erik Middlebrooks, MD, of the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

cardiac CT or MRI, nuclear cardiology, or echocardiology) for myocardial ischemia and the more invasive coronary CT angiography (CTA) for patients exhibiting symptoms of the disease and for whom obstructive CAD can't be excluded by clinical assessment alone. years of follow-up compared with CT imaging (2.1%

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 16, 2024

AI vendors will address entire clinical care pathways. AI vendors can achieve this by addressing entire clinical care pathways, achieved via native development, partnerships, and “tuck-in” acquisitions. Changes in clinical pathways in the U.S. A technology can inspire interest, but solving providers’ problems will win deals.

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CurveBeam AI

MARCH 30, 2023

WBCT is diagnostically and clinically superior to weight bearing X-Ray, allowing for more accurate and reliable diagnosis and grading of OA. The post Comparative Assessment of Midfoot Osteoarthritis Diagnostic Sensitivity Using Weight Bearing Computed Tomography vs Weight Bearing Plain Radiography appeared first on CurveBeam AI.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 23, 2023

The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) is urging members t.

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European Society of Radiology: AI

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Core and penumbra assessment with CNN AIF correlates well with clinical scores. CNN AIF identifies patients with core regions which were ignored by conventional approaches.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JANUARY 31, 2025

A predictive model for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) recurrence, based on clinical parameters and CT findings, demonstrated an 85.2 percent AUC and 83.3 percent sensitivity rate, according to external validation testing in a new study.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 9, 2024

Sagittal view of the scapula showing a comminuted fracture of the inferior portion, imaged with computed tomography (CT, left image) and by an ultrashort time of echo (UTE) sequence (right image) on MRI. For comparison, a computed tomography image is provided on the right. All images and captions courtesy of Prof.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 11, 2023

Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is cheaper, easier to use and its results are easier to understand than Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), making it ideal for clinical trials of cardi

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CurveBeam AI

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The following is a summary of a paper published in Volume 28 Issue 3 of Foot and Ankle Clinics. Several studies have demonstrated that for implant longevity, the resulting and residual hindfoot alignment is a crucial factor influencing clinical and patient-reported outcomes after total ankle replacement (TAR).

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Diagnostic Imaging

APRIL 11, 2025

For patients with microsatellite instability-high colon cancer, distribution-based clinical lymph node staging (dCN) with computed tomography (CT) offered nearly double the accuracy rate of clinical lymph node staging in a recent study.

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 11, 2025

tim.hodson Tue, 03/11/2025 - 10:49 March 10, 2025 Siemens Healthineers has received Food and Drug Administration clearance for its Naeotom Alpha class of photon-counting computed tomography scanners.

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 4, 2025

"The integration of 3D-printing solutions to create patient-realistic CT phantoms, combined with the Digital Anatomy technology from Stratasys, represents a significant innovation in the field of computed tomography, said Jess Fernndez Lon, Head of Computed Tomography Product & Clinical Marketing at Siemens Healthineers.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 22, 2024

Photon-counting CT (PCCT) technology has the potential to revolutionize cardiac imaging, according to a presentation delivered July 20 at the Society for Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) annual meeting in Washington, DC. Joseph Schoepf, MD. PCCT will enable routine plaque characterization and quantification.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

We are … expanding coverage for CRC screening to include computed tomography colonography (CTC)." "We are removing coverage of barium enema as a method of screening because this service is rarely used in Medicare and is no longer recommended as an evidence-based screening method.

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Medical Xpress: Radiology

MAY 1, 2023

These fractures could be detected by means of X-rays or computed tomography (CT), but this does not always occur. For example, because the CT is done for a different reason, a vertebral fracture can be overlooked in the stress of everyday life in the clinic.

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CurveBeam AI

AUGUST 8, 2024

Proton density (PD) MRI sequences provide a high diagnostic accuracy in detecting early stages of lesions such as BME without osseous defects and T1-weighted sequences allow a detection of osseous lesions, though are less accurate than computed tomography (CT). To read the full study click here.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The goals of COMBINE-CT include increasing the use of coronary computed tomography angiography; opening data silos between hospital departments involved in the care of CAD patients; and simplifying and improving workflow for physicians, nurses, and technologists.

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JVIR

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This study aims to analyze the correlation between quantitative improvement in blood flow to the foot, calculated using catheter-directed foot computed tomography (CT) perfusion studies before and after angioplasty, and clinical success in 6 months for patients with critical limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI).

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Diagnostic Imaging

JUNE 16, 2023

discussed pertinent insights on leveraging the value of adjunctive artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled triage software for computed tomography (CT) scans with radiology workflow improvements to achieve “clinically meaningful change” for patients with incidental pulmonary emboli findings.

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JVIR

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Computed Tomography (CT); Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI); Prostate specific antigen (PSA); External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT); Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT); High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU); Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); Positron-Emission Tomography (PET); Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (..)

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

has announced that the results from a pioneering clinical study, which examined whether its comprehensive diagnostic support technology improves radiologists’ performance, have been published in the journal European Radiology. Non-contrast computed tomography of the brain (NCCTB) is frequently used to detect intracranial pathology.

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Vesta Teleradiology

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The Radiological Society of North America’s (RSNA) 2024 annual meeting showcased significant advancements in medical imaging, including artificial intelligence (AI), innovations in computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and strategies to address the ongoing radiology staffing shortage.

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JVIR

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Following blunt trauma, contrast extravasation (CE) from the spleen on computed tomography (CT) imaging is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The current study sought to determine the relationship of CE on CT with active arterial bleeding on splenic angiography and associated clinical outcomes.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 15, 2024

announced its latest configuration of the mobile computed tomography (CT) OmniTom Elite with Photon Counting Detector (PCD) technology has received U.S. Expanded Scanning Scope: The PCD scanning capabilities now cover a full 30cm field of view, ensuring comprehensive imaging potential for a variety of clinical applications.

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Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 2, 2024

1, 2024 — Three years after launching its first photon-counting computed tomography (CT) scanner the Naeotom Alpha, Siemens Healthineers has introduced the Naeotom Alpha class, including a second dual source scanner, Naeotom Alpha.Pro 1 , as well as a source scanner with photon-counting technology, Naeotom Alpha.Prime 1.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 7, 2025

It is expressed as a percentage of CT exams that are out-of-range based on having either excessive radiation dose or inadequate image quality, relative to evidence-based thresholds based on the clinical indication for the exam.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Opportunistic CT imaging data found on abdominal exams performed for other indications can be used to improve patient care, according to a presentation delivered on September 12 at the International Society for Computed Tomography (ISCT) meeting.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 31, 2025

Imalogix is highlighting a January 30 update regarding the patient safety Excessive Radiation (ExRad) Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic Computed Tomography in Adults electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM).

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JVIR

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Computed tomography venography (CTV) has been a useful modality to assess in-stent restenosis (ISR) of iliac venous stents; however, the clinical impact of the ISR on stent patency remains unclear. This retrospective study analyzes the association between ISR observed on CTV and subsequent loss of stent patency.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 18, 2024

announced its latest configuration of the mobile computed tomography (CT) OmniTom Elite with Photon Counting Detector (PCD) technology has received U.S. Expanded Scanning Scope: The PCD scanning capabilities now cover a full 30cm field of view, ensuring comprehensive imaging potential for a variety of clinical applications.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It specifies the adoption of a new quality measure into the diagnostic radiology set of the Quality Payment Program (QPP) called Excessive Radiation Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) in Adults, with the goal of improving patient safety by optimizing CT radiation dose.

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European Society of Radiology: AI

MAY 15, 2023

As computed tomography (CT) sees an increase in utilization, inappropriate imaging has been seen as a significant concern; however, manual justification audits of radiology referrals are extremely time-consuming and carry a heavy financial burden. CDS ensures audit consistency and less discrepancies between human experts.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

“The ROCR Act will increase access to lifesaving cancer treatments, incentivize high-value care, address disparities that undermine patient outcomes and provide a path to financial stability for radiation oncology clinics,” according to an ASTRO statement. payment cut for 2025 and provide an inflation-adjusted update.”

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

tim.hodson Wed, 02/05/2025 - 09:56 Feb. 5, 2025 Serac Healthcare Ltd.,

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

AI’s use in radiology continues to grow as the technology becomes more available, according to a presentation given September 12 at the International Society for Computed Tomography (ISCT) annual meeting in Boston. Recently published studies, as well as ongoing research, continue to highlight AI’s potential in clinical use.

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