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Health Imaging
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
The new imaging modality was pioneered by Seno Medical for diagnosing breast cancer.
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Health Imaging
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
The new imaging modality was pioneered by Seno Medical for diagnosing breast cancer.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 15, 2025
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can be a useful tool for diagnosing "retained products of conception" in women, suggest findings published January 13 in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine. Once diagnosed, women are treated via dilation and curettage, the drug misoprostol, or ongoing follow-up. and specificity would be 90.4%.
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AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Women’s imaging at this year’s RSNA reflects momentous changes in trends regarding personalized, targeted healthcare in 2024 for women’s health. Research efforts toward supplemental breast imaging have ramped up in recent years and in Chicago, attendees can see results from these imaging modalities being put to the test.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 4, 2024
healthcare system currently does not have a registry requirement to report the method of detection for newly diagnosed breast cancers, which limits efforts to determine how breast cancers are discovered. These included the following: symptomatic presentations, imaging modalities, and other. Together, these accounted for 85.3%
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
CT imaging is best for diagnosing suspected intraorbital wooden foreign bodies, although MR imaging does offer valuable supplementary information, according to a study published February 20 in Clinical Radiology.
AuntMinnie
APRIL 26, 2024
Currently, CT and MRI are the imaging modalities of choice for assessing diagnosed patients, yet have been shown to miss small lesions or metastatic deposits, the authors explained. According to the findings, dual-tracer PET/CT had an accuracy of 95% for diagnosing HCC in indeterminate lesions on CT or MRI images.
AuntMinnie
JULY 2, 2024
A team led by Seyed-Ali Sadegh-Zadeh, PhD, from Staffordshire University in England found that its machine-learning model achieved high performance in diagnosing heart tumors, including a near-perfect area under the curve (AUC) score. Localization and characterization of these tumors require advanced imaging. F1 score (malignant) 46.51
AuntMinnie
JUNE 8, 2024
Because conventional imaging methods offer limited assistance in the early stages of ILD, the findings underscore the potential utility of FAPI PET/CT as an imaging modality for diagnoses, according to a statement from SNMMI.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 18, 2024
Currently, atherosclerosis is diagnosed at a relatively late stage in its disease course, typically through clinical assessments and structural imaging modalities such as CT,” Patil noted.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 15, 2024
High-resolution CT is a key imaging modality for evaluating ILD, the investigators explained, noting that "accurate classification of disease has important implications for patients." But assessing imaging features for the condition can be challenging, even for experienced thoracic radiologists.
AuntMinnie
MAY 28, 2024
In this study, the researchers assessed the feasibility of using ChatGPT as a resource to educate patients on various aspects of cardiac imaging, including diagnosis, imaging modalities, indications, interpretation of radiology reports, and management. The group posed 30 questions to ChatGPT-3.5 What tests will be ordered?”)
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 6, 2024
In a large group of patients who underwent imaging between 2021 and 2023, F-18 FES-PET/CT supported clinical decisions in three quarters of cases and resulted in a management change in one third, noted lead author Jeongryul Ryu, MD, of the Asan Medical Center in Seoul, Korea, and colleagues. “F-18
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 3, 2024
While F-18 FDG-PET/CT is an accurate imaging modality for detecting melanoma metastases, data on its baseline prognostic value in these patients are scarce, they added. Image courtesy of Cancers. All patients underwent F-18 FDG-PET/CT for initial staging, as well as serial imaging follow-ups for diagnosing brain metastasis.
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
MRI is the most cost-effective imaging modality for evaluating patients presenting to the emergency department with dizziness when downstream costs are considered, suggests research published November 8 in the American Journal of Radiology. About 4% of emergency department visits in the U.S.
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
All in all, ultrasound is a versatile modality that can help detect and diagnose pathologies such as liver cancer, breast cancer, and thyroid cancer, with RSNA presentations aiming to showcase these benefits that are possible, of course, without the ionizing radiation of some other imaging modalities. 2:00 p.m. |
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Of the total women, one was identified with oligohydramnios, and another was diagnosed with low fetal heart rate. The Ward team highlighted that the residents’ experience in Nepal added to their POCUS exam and interpretation skills by having them work with limited clinical information and no additional imaging modalities.
AuntMinnie
APRIL 4, 2023
Ultrasound is an accurate standalone breast imaging modality in assessing foca.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 6, 2025
MRI demonstrates the highest sensitivity for detecting breast cancer compared with other imaging modalities and is recommended as a supplemental screening exam for women with a personal history of the disease or those with dense breast tissue.
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Ultrasound proponents will have the opportunity to present and see the modality’s versatility in helping detect and diagnose pathologies such as liver cancer, breast cancer, and thyroid cancer. They can also highlight the resulting benefits that are possible, of course, without the ionizing radiation of some other imaging modalities.
The British Institute of Radiology
JUNE 8, 2023
In the third blog of her series on AI and the radiographer, Shamie Kumar explores the impact on the radiographer when AI is integrated within an imaging modality. The question to explore in this blog is when AI is integrated within an imaging modality itself and how that may impact a radiographer.
AuntMinnie
MAY 22, 2024
The two listed some of the benefits and limitations of each of these contrast-enhanced techniques and offered guidance regarding which one to choose in a given clinical situation: When compared with standard mammography for diagnosing breast cancer, CEM has shown improved sensitivity (90.5% vs. 52.4%) but also reduced specificity (76.1%
Associates in Medical Imaging
APRIL 23, 2021
Today, PET/CT is the fastest growing diagnostic imaging modality, and for good reason. PET/CT scans combine two different types of imaging capabilities in a single procedure using one machine. Unlike other imaging modalities such as MRI and CT, PET/CT scans show metabolic changes at the cellular level in an organ or tissue.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 15, 2023
While CT is not the go-to imaging modality for evaluating breast abnormalities, the researchers pointed out that incidental breast lesions that need further assessment were observed in up to 5.8% of women undergoing chest CT. They also called for larger prospective studies to further validate their model.
Associates in Medical Imaging
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Hospitals and medical practices of all sizes, no matter their target demographic or geographical location, often struggle to ensure their patients have access to all of the essential imaging modalities necessary to diagnose a wide variety of medical conditions.
Maven Imaging
MAY 5, 2023
General radiology encompasses various diagnostic imaging techniques in hospitals, imaging centers, and urgent care facilities. These imaging modalities help healthcare professionals diagnose and treat various medical conditions, whether chest X-rays for pneumonia or broken extremities.
AuntMinnie
AUGUST 6, 2024
(B) Coronal view from supplemental screening with automated whole-breast ultrasound image in the same patient four months later shows an irregular hypoechoic mass (dashed yellow circle) in the right breast, diagnosed as invasive ductal carcinoma. (C) No contrast medium is required.”
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Deep-learning models used with preoperative CT images can predict the likelihood of malignant and aggressive pathology of incidentally discovered renal masses, researchers have reported. Xiong's and colleagues' work was published February 7 in Nature Communications.
AuntMinnie
MARCH 10, 2025
RSNA The team identified nine screen-detected cancers diagnosed in eight women. Comparison between breast imaging modalities Measure Low-energy imaging Low-energy imaging supplemented by ultrasound CEM p-value (CEM compared with other modalities) Cancer detection rate (out of 1,000) 2.1
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 8, 2024
A personalized surveillance program employing a supplemental imaging modality adjunct to mammography may be considered for this select group of breast cancer survivors,” Hamzah and colleagues wrote. Women with a personal history of breast cancer are at elevated risk of developing future breast cancers.
CurveBeam AI
JUNE 20, 2024
Key Points: The most important advantage of weight bearing CT (WBCT), which utilizes cone beam CT (CBCT) technology (a three-dimensional (3D) imaging modality) is immediate access to 3D images, resulting in faster and better diagnostic capabilities.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 14, 2024
During the clinical trials for Rezdiffra (and in many current ongoing clinical trials for MASH) medical imaging played a crucial role in both assessing treatment efficacy and understanding disease progression.
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
A large variety of methods and modalities will be showcased for breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as other pathologies. Not surprisingly, there will also be no shortage of presentations on the use of AI for breast imaging applications.
TRA Medical Imaging
JANUARY 17, 2025
Radiologists are medical doctors who specialize in interpreting imaging studies like X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds to diagnose and guide treatment for various conditions. This rigorous training covers all imaging modalities, from X-rays to advanced techniques like MRI and PET/CT scans.
Future Teleradiology
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
Teleradiology & Radiology data for artificial intelligence (AI) Introduction: Teleradiology has undergone a remarkable evolution, with imaging technologies continually advancing to provide crystal clear diagnoses. High-Resolution Imaging Modalities: Highlight the advent of high-resolution imaging modalities in teleradiology.
AuntMinnie
MAY 14, 2024
This includes a perceived lack of diagnostic radiology resources, with ultrasound being the go-to imaging modality for liver surveillance. Previous reports indicate that surveillance is underused in HCC patients with cirrhosis. Wong and co-authors evaluated clinician-level factors that contribute to such underuse in HCC patients.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
The model may be deployed locally to preserve data privacy and serve as a framework for other imaging modalities and diseases in children, noted lead author Yufeng Zhang, PhD, and colleagues.
Open Medscience
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Blastoma tumours require advanced imaging techniques like MRI, CT, PET, and ultrasound for accurate diagnosis and staging. The post Imaging Techniques Used to Diagnose and Stage Blastoma Tumours appeared first on Open MedScience.
TRA Medical Imaging
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Additionally, the staff should include certified radiologic technologists and board-certified radiologists who specialize in interpreting various imaging modalities. Ensuring your imaging center has these certifications guarantees that your scans will be handled by knowledgeable and experienced professionals.
Maven Imaging
MAY 16, 2024
Radiography uses ionizing radiation to capture detailed internal images, which helps diagnose various conditions. Here, we’ll explore the technical, applicative, and career aspects distinguishing these two essential imaging modalities.
AuntMinnie
MAY 6, 2024
Pulmonary MRI has not been the imaging modality of choice for lung imaging and there is a need for training to make sure our eyes are well trained for the new modality." After a four-week wash out period, two readers identified the presence of common lung pathologies using only 0.55T MRI. for the ascending aorta, 0.79
Imaging Technology
APRIL 2, 2024
Together, they securely transport and process mammography screening data between imaging sources, such as imaging modalities and Picture Archive and Communications Systems (PACS) and the cloud-based AI.
Imaging Technology
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
CEM is a highly sensitive and relatively low-cost breast imaging modality that combines digital mammography with the administration of a contrast agent to support breast cancer diagnosis and guide treatment decisions.1 milla1cf Fri, 09/22/2023 - 21:53 September 22, 2023 — Hologic Inc.
Imaging Technology
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Low-dose positron emission mammography (PEM) is a novel molecular imaging technique that provides improved diagnostic performance at a radiation dose comparable to that of mammography. Two breast radiologists reviewed PEM images taken one and four hours post 18 F-FDG injection and correlated the findings with lab results. “The
Imaging Technology
AUGUST 15, 2023
milla1cf Tue, 08/15/2023 - 16:28 August 15, 2023 — In elderly patients with suspected prostate cancer, PSMA PET/CT can diagnose advanced disease and aid in therapy selection without the need for a biopsy. In general, PSMA PET/CT is indicated when intermediate or high-risk cancer has been found on biopsy.
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